Hotels Near Old Trafford Stadium: Your Complete Accommodation Guide

Planning to watch Manchester United at the Theatre of Dreams? Finding the right accommodation can make or break your matchday experience. This comprehensive guide covers the best hotels near Old Trafford, from football-themed stays within walking distance to Manchester city centre options with easy Metrolink connections.

Hotels Within Walking Distance of Old Trafford

For the ultimate matchday convenience, these hotels let you walk to the Theatre of Dreams and soak up the pre-match atmosphere.

Hotel Football

The ultimate choice for football fans, Hotel Football was founded by Manchester United legends Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs. Located literally opposite Old Trafford, you can see the stadium from many rooms. The hotel features football-themed décor throughout, an on-site restaurant, and a rooftop football pitch. It's about 100 yards from the stadium — you couldn't get closer.

Distance to Old Trafford: 2-minute walk
Price range: Mid-range to premium

Premier Inn Manchester Old Trafford

One of the closest chain hotels to Old Trafford, the Premier Inn offers reliable comfort at competitive prices. Rooms from around £35 make it one of the more affordable options with genuine walking-distance convenience. More information about this hotel can be found here

Distance to Old Trafford: 10-15 minute walk
Price range: Budget

Copthorne Hotel Manchester Salford Quays

Slightly further from the stadium but still within walking distance, the Copthorne offers free on-site parking — valuable if you're driving to Manchester. Located in the vibrant Salford Quays area with plenty of restaurants nearby.

Distance to Old Trafford: 15-20 minute walk
Price range: Mid-range

Ibis budget Manchester Salford Quays

A no-frills option is the Ibis Budget Salford Quad hotel that that's 15 minutes' walk from Old Trafford and 14 minutes from the Lowry Theatre. Also close to MediaCityUK, making it good for combining football with a bit of sightseeing.

Distance to Old Trafford: 15-minute walk
Price range: Budget

Manchester City Centre Hotels

If you want to explore Manchester's famous city centre, these hotels offer easy Metrolink access to Old Trafford (around 15-20 minutes by tram).

The Lowry Hotel

One of Manchester's most prestigious hotels is the Lowry Hotel, located on the banks of the River Irwell. Luxury accommodation with excellent service, and straightforward tram connections to Old Trafford.

Distance to Old Trafford: 15-20 minutes by tram
Price range: Premium

Hotel Gotham

A stunning Art Deco building in the heart of Manchester offering boutique luxury. The rooftop bar has spectacular city views. Well-connected to Old Trafford via Metrolink. More information about this hotel can be found here

Distance to Old Trafford: 15-20 minutes by tram
Price range: Premium

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel

Located in the historic Refuge Assurance Building, the Kimpton Clocktower combines Victorian grandeur with modern style. Excellent restaurants and bars on-site, with easy tram access to the stadium.

Distance to Old Trafford: 15-20 minutes by tram
Price range: Mid-range to premium

Premier Inn Manchester City Centre (Piccadilly)

Reliable Premier Inn quality right in the city centre, close to Piccadilly Gardens where you can catch the Metrolink to Old Trafford. More information about this hotel can be found here.

Distance to Old Trafford: 20 minutes by tram
Price range: Budget

Getting from Your Hotel to Old Trafford

By Metrolink Tram (Recommended)

The Metrolink is the easiest way to reach Old Trafford from Manchester city centre. Several stops serve the stadium area:

Old Trafford stop — About 7 minutes' walk to the stadium. On the Altrincham line (Green/Purple). Trams run every 6 minutes during the day.

Wharfside stop — The closest stop to Old Trafford, opposite the stadium on the Trafford Park Line. About 5 minutes' walk.

Exchange Quay stop — On the Eccles line, about 10-12 minutes' walk from the stadium.

Trafford Bar stop — About 10 minutes' walk to Old Trafford.

From Manchester Piccadilly: Take the tram towards Altrincham and get off at Old Trafford. Journey time approximately 17-20 minutes.

From St Peter's Square: About 11 minutes to Old Trafford stop.

Tickets cost £2-4 depending on zones. Services run every 10-12 minutes.

By Bus

Several bus routes serve Old Trafford from Manchester city centre, departing from Piccadilly Gardens:

• 250, 255, 256: Direct routes to Old Trafford
• 263, 290, 291: Also serve the area
• X50: Goes to Trafford Centre, stopping at Imperial War Museum North on the way

Journey time is approximately 19-25 minutes depending on traffic.

By Taxi

From Manchester Piccadilly Station to Old Trafford takes approximately 15 minutes and costs around £10. From Manchester Airport, expect 20-30 minutes and around £35.

By Car

Postcode for sat nav: M16 0RA (matchday) or M17 1FP (non-matchday)

From the M60: Exit at Junction 12, take the M602 towards Salford/Manchester city centre.

Important: Roads around Old Trafford get extremely congested on matchdays. The club strongly recommends public transport. If you must drive, arrive early and book official parking in advance at manutd.com/tickets.

Parking options:

• Official club car parks E1, E2, E3 (pre-booking required)
• Access E1 & E2 via Wharfside Way only on matchdays

By Bicycle

Beryl bike hire stations are located near Old Trafford's N2 car park. Pay-as-you-ride costs 50p unlocking fee plus 5p per minute. Cycling back to Manchester city centre takes about 30 minutes and avoids post-match transport queues.