Whether it’s browsing for handmade gifts, slurping some mulled wine or munching on bratwurst that seals the deal for you, you’ll find fantastic Christmas markets in towns and cities all around the UK. But one of the biggest – and arguably one of the best – is in Manchester.
The market runs right through the city, filling the likes of Exchange Square and New Cathedral Street, before reaching its centerpiece location in the beautiful Albert Square. So big is the event now, that you might want more than one day to take it all in.
If you’d like to make a weekend of your visit, you’ll be delighted to know they are hotels near Manchester Christmas Markets to suit all tastes and budgets.
IBIS MANCHESTER CENTRE 96 PORTLAND STREET
300 METRES AWAY
For comfort and convenience, Ibis Manchester Centre is an excellent choice. Just a five-minute walk from the Albert Square end of festive proceedings, the bright lights of the markets are almost on the doorstep. When you’re not out braving the cold with a hot choc in hand, you can kick back in one the newly refurbished rooms, each coming with WIFI and satellite TV. Optional extras include breakfast and a late check-out, should you wish to top off your Manchester trip with a lie in. The hotel even has its own bar. With its chic, industrial styling and superb cocktail menu, CHILL#96 is the perfect place to kick off, or complete, your stay.
NOVOTEL MANCHESTER CENTRE
300 METRES AWAY
If you’re looking for hotels near Manchester Christmas Markets, this four-star offering is a great choice. Located at the heart of Manchester, it’s just a four-minute stroll to Albert Square, where you’ll find the greatest concentration of stalls in the city. It’s the perfect place to come back to after a day in the winter weather, whether you choose to kick back in the comfort of your room, toast the day in the eXchange Bar & Restaurant, or warm your bones in the sauna and steam room. With WIFI access throughout, a 24-hour reception, currency exchange and the options of breakfast or a check-out as late as 5pm, what’s not to love?
MERCURE MANCHESTER PICCADILLY HOTEL
300 METRES AWAY
Just a four-minute walk to Market Street, one end of the city-wide Christmas Market trail, this hotel is perfectly placed for your stay. The surrounding area is packed full of excellent bars and restaurants, including The Brasserie, an in-house offering that serves up a variety of international cuisine. With views out over the city centre, each room has free high-speed WIFI and satellite TV, so you can really relax when you come in from the cold. Each room is simply but stylishly furnished, and with 24-hour reception and room service, your every need can be catered for.
