Introduction
Best large group accommodation in Manchester city centre
Manchester is a glowing city known for its rich industrial heritage, world-famous football clubs, and thriving music and cultural scene. With top attractions such as the Northern Quarter, Manchester United and Manchester City stadiums, and museums, the city has something for everyone to enjoy. Manchester definitely is a popular destination for city breaks, group trips, and weekend getaways.
We’ve collected the very best Manchester group accommodation for every group and every occasion. From school groups to sports clubs, get-togethers with friends and family, whatever you need. Take a look…
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YHA group accommodation in Manchester
YHA Manchester
Manchester, M3 4NB
- Number of beds: 212
- Group catering: Full board
- Meeting rooms: 2
Ways to stay with YHA
Serviced group stay
Groups of more than 15 people
Let YHA take care of your stay with our group booking service. You'll be allocated private bedrooms close together with all bedding. Upgrades are available for sole use of an area/floor or the entire place.
Exclusive Hire
Groups of all sizes
Hire the whole hostel, cottage or house at over 100 amazing locations. With YHA Exclusive Hire, you'll get the entire place to yourself and the hostel won't be staffed. Many properties also welcome dogs!
Individual stay
Groups of up to 15 people
Think you know our hostels? You may be surprised by the range of locations and accommodation on offer. We have dorm rooms, private rooms, en-suites plus camping and glamping options.
How to make a group booking
Ready to make a group booking?
Ready to make a group booking?
Making a booking with YHA is easy! For groups of more than 15 people, simply contact our experienced groups advisers. They'll support you with every aspect of planning your visit from meals, activities and meeting rooms to risk assessments and funding options.
Why groups love Manchester
With its mix of culture, entertainment, and easy-to-access attractions, its clear why groups love visiting Manchester. The city boasts excellent transport links, a wide range of group-friendly accommodation, and a lively city centre, making Manchester the ideal UK location for group trips, weekends away, and school trips.
Top attractions in Manchester for groups
John Rylands Library
The John Rylands Library, or the John Rylands Research Institute and Library to give it its full title, is a world-class collection of rare books and ancient manuscripts housed in a beautiful...
Manchester Museum
Manchester Museum is a free museum located in the heart of the city of Manchester. With over 4.5 million artefacts and objects, its extensive collections explore different cultures around the world as...
Sporting Stadia
A hotbed of sporting activity, Manchester is proud to boast three magnificent sporting venues. Old Trafford is familiar to most as the Theatre of Dreams, home of Manchester United, but to others as...
The Lowry
One of Lancashire’s favourite sons, LS Lowry’s work is on permanent display at The Lowry. The Lowry is an architectural flagship, consisting of a state-of-the-art gallery and theatre complex, with...
Trafford Centre
The Trafford Centre is a large indoor shopping centre and leisure complex with over 200 retailers, regular events and a cinema. With lots of places to eat and drink plus laser quest, miniature golf...
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