2 star hotels · Greater Manchester · United Kingdom
We reviewed 24 properties in Manchester and picked the 17 best-rated hotels for this page.
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Pub stay
Manchester
A central Manchester pub hotel with free Wi-Fi, a warm atmosphere, and easy access to Victoria rail links and the city centre.
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Budget friendly
Manchester
A well-priced, no-frills stay with standout staff and a location close to the Northern Quarter.
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Good value
Manchester
A budget-friendly stay praised for its efficient staff and spotless rooms, with easy access to Manchester's shops and Etihad Stadium.
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Good value
Manchester
A well-priced stay in Fallowfield with a restaurant, on-site parking, and a high staff rating.
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Self-catering
Manchester Aparthotel
Self-catering apartments with free parking and a paid airport shuttle, about 10 minutes from St Michael's Flags and Angel Meadow Park.
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Comfortable & central
Manchester Guest house
A Manchester guesthouse with exceptionally high comfort scores and staff praised for going out of their way.
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Live entertainment
Manchester Inn
Live music, karaoke, and a nightclub under one roof, plus free parking and a handy location near Chorlton Ees.
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Central budget stay
Manchester
Guest favourite for its location near the shopping area and arena, with friendly staff and recently renovated rooms.
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Budget stay
Manchester Guest house
No-frills Rusholme hotel with free in-room Wi-Fi and parking, a short walk from an art gallery and local dining.
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Budget central
Manchester
Budget rooms in the city centre, a 5-minute walk from Piccadilly Station – expect simple but clean accommodation with a friendly welcome.
Manchester
A Manchester stay with an 8.9 guest rating and over 3,500 reviews—find out what makes it a local favorite.
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Arena-adjacent
Manchester
A simple apartment-style stay two steps from the AO Arena, with the essentials for a self-catering city break.
Manchester
A modest Manchester hotel with an impressive 8.9 guest score and thousands of positive reviews.
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Budget & Pub
Manchester
Budget rooms with a pub attached, friendly staff, and an easy hop to the airport.
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Budget-friendly
Manchester
A no-frills stay with standout staff, free parking, and a quiet location close to Manchester's centre.
Manchester
A well-rated Manchester stay with a strong 8.9 guest score from more than 3,500 reviews.
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Budget-friendly
Manchester Guest house
A budget-friendly Manchester stay with free Wi-Fi, private parking, and a location close to major arenas and Piccadilly Station.
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Budget Stay
Manchester
A budget-friendly guesthouse with reliable Wi-Fi, a nearby car park, and rooms equipped with kettles and fridges—practical for exploring Manchester.
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Budget Stay
Manchester
A no-frills, smoke-free base in Fallowfield with free Wi-Fi, a short drive from Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden.
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Budget Central
Manchester
Cheap, clean rooms in a central Manchester location, steps from Piccadilly Gardens.
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Budget-friendly
Manchester
Friendly staff and comfy beds, with a bus stop right outside for easy trips into Manchester or to the airport.
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Central & Budget
Manchester
A no-frills two-star hotel in Manchester, a short walk from Granada Studios and the Science and Industry Museum.
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Budget-friendly
Manchester
A no-frills 2-star base near the casino and park, with breakfast and accessible rooms.
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Budget stay
Manchester
A no-frills Fallowfield base with free Wi-Fi, parking, and a 24-hour bus route into Manchester city centre.
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The cheapest central options cluster around Piccadilly. The Merchants Hotel, steps from Piccadilly Gardens, is the lowest priced at £21. Weston Hall – Halls of Residence is a 5-minute walk from Piccadilly Station from £32, and Easyhotel Manchester sits close to the Northern Quarter from £44. For those wanting to be near the arena, Park View Residence is the priciest at £100.
A handful of budget stays put you within easy reach of Piccadilly. Weston Hall – Halls of Residence is a 5-minute walk from the station and charges from £32. Hendham House, near Piccadilly Train Station, offers free parking and Wi-Fi from £36. The Merchants Hotel is also close to Piccadilly Gardens, with rooms from £21.
For concerts and events at the AO Arena, a couple of properties stand out. Park View Residence is a guest favourite for its location near the arena and shopping area, with rooms at £100. For a self-catering option with the essentials, City Sky Place is two steps from the arena at £116. Both are simple but well placed for a night out.
Parking is a genuine advantage in Manchester, where central hotel lots are scarce. Free parking is available at Gorton Mount Hotel, Hendham House, The Spread Eagle, Lansdowne Hotel, City Gate Apartments, Victoria Park Hotel and Luther King House. The Spread Eagle combines parking with live music and a nightclub, while Gorton Mount is one of the cheapest at £25.
South Manchester's student districts offer a different vibe from the centre. In Fallowfield, Luther King House is well rated at 8.0 with a restaurant and parking from £44, while The Fallowfield Lodge is a basic option at £33. Rusholme's Victoria Park Hotel is a no-frills guesthouse with parking at £47. These are quieter, residential bases with easy bus links into the city.
The highest guest scores in this category are shared by Sandown, The Imperial and Victoria Hall, each with an 8.9 rating from over 3,500 reviews – though none show a current price. With prices visible, Luther King House leads at 8.0, followed by The Crown & Anchor at 7.7 from £33.
If price is the priority, The Merchants Hotel is the cheapest at £21, followed by Gorton Mount Hotel at £25 and The Rams Lodge at £28. Ibis Budget on Pollard Street offers good value at £29 with spotless rooms near the Etihad. There are also p ub stays like The Crown & Anchor at £33 that keep costs low without skimping on atmosphere.
The central area around Piccadilly is the most convenient for first-timers, with most sights and transport links within walking distance. Budget hotels there start at £21. For lower rates and free parking, look to Fallowfield or Rusholme, though you'll rely on buses or trams. The Spread Eagle near Chorlton Ees offers entertainment and parking at £61 but is less central.
The Merchants Hotel is the cheapest at £21 per night, located near Piccadilly Gardens.
The city centre around Piccadilly is the most convenient, with budget hotels like The Merchants Hotel and Weston Hall within walking distance of stations and attractions.
Yes. Several offer free parking, including Gorton Mount Hotel, Hendham House, The Spread Eagle, and Luther King House, though they tend to be outside the immediate city centre.
You can find rooms from £21 at The Merchants Hotel, with typical prices around £33. The most expensive in this category reach £116 at City Sky Place near the arena.
Manchester's two-star hotels are a scattered breed. They cluster in the city centre – around Piccadilly Gardens and the Northern Quarter – and spread out to districts like Fallowfield, Rusholme and Didsbury, where halls of residence and guesthouses sit alongside quieter streets. The city's compact centre means even the budget end puts you within walking distance of the main stations, the AO Arena and the shopping streets, while the suburban set trades a short tram or bus ride for free parking and lower room rates.
At the cheap end, rooms from £25 to the £30s are basic but clean, often above a pub or in a converted hall. At the top of the range, around £100, you get the likes of Park View Residence near the arena or self-catering apartments with more space. A few guest houses and inns share these two-star slots too, offering a pub atmosphere or a more residential feel. In a city with plenty of mid-range chain hotels, these two-stars are the pragmatic choice for a short stay where the room is just a base.
These two-star hotels suit travellers who want a clean, affordable base in Manchester and are happy to trade frills for location and price. They work well for short city breaks, gigs at the AO Arena, or overnight stops near Piccadilly. If you need a pool, gym or consistent chain standards, look at the 3 or 4 star hotels in Manchester instead. For more space, consider holiday homes or villas, and if parking is essential, the hotels-with-parking page narrows it down further.