Hotels Near Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Saturday 21 November 2026 Etihad StadiumUpdated Sunday 8 November 2026
The short answer
24 hotels from our mapped pool sit within 8 km of Etihad Stadium. Next up at the venue: Manchester City vs Fulham FC on Saturday 21 November 2026. For that night the cheapest listed room starts around A$308 per night and the median is A$444, +65% against a normal A$269 night. Rates sampled 8 Nov 2026.
Staying near Etihad Stadium for Manchester City's home games means basing yourself in Manchester city centre itself, since all 24 hotels we list sit in that one area, none within an easy walk of the ground. The closest is 1.49 kilometres out, so even your best-placed option means a short ride rather than a stroll to the turnstiles. Distances across the list run out to 2.65 kilometres, with a mix of 3 and 4-star hotels, apartments and apart-hotels covering most budgets and trip styles. This setup suits fans who want city centre energy, bars, restaurants and shopping before and after a Manchester City vs Fulham FC fixture, and are happy to factor in transport on match day. It's less suited to anyone hoping to walk straight from their hotel to their seat. Expect rooms near the stadium and in the centre to fill up quickly for Premier League and Champions League fixtures, so sort your stay well before kick-off on 21 November 2026.
When to book
With 0 of the 24 listed hotels within walking distance, book early regardless of area, since the whole list involves a short ride to Etihad Campus. Manchester City play Fulham FC on 21 November 2026, then SSC Napoli on 24 November 2026 and Leeds United, Chelsea and Hull City through December, so check dates carefully before booking.
Best areas to stay near Etihad Stadium
Areas are the supplier zones our mapped hotels fall into, ordered by distance to the venue. Prices are the median event-night rate for the hotels we list in that area.
Manchester
24 hotels · 1.5 to 2.6 km · 0 walkable
Manchester city centre holds all 24 hotels on this list, from 1.49 to 2.65 kilometres from the stadium, spanning 3 to 4-star hotels, apartments and apart-hotels. None are walkable, so plan on a short ride to Etihad Campus. Good base for fans who want city centre dining, bars and shopping around a Manchester City match.
- Event night
- A$451
- Normal night
- A$269
3 to 4 star hotels listed
Hotels near Etihad Stadium, by distance
Event window 20 Nov 2026 → 22 Nov 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adultsPer-night prices are our lowest sampled rate for the event window versus a normal night three weeks out. Walking times use about 12 minutes per kilometre over a street route 30% longer than a straight line. Anything over 15 minutes is shown as a ride.
| Hotel | Area | Distance | Stars | Event night | Normal night | Cancellation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly The closest listed hotel at 1.49 kilometres from Etihad Stadium, a 4-star base in central Manchester. | Manchester | ~6 min ride 1.5 km | 4 | A$404 | A$220 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Dakota Manchester A 4-star Manchester hotel 1.96 kilometres from the stadium, a short ride from Etihad Campus on match day. 8.5/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Manchester | ~8 min ride 2.0 km | 4 | A$980 | A$395 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Quay Apartments Manchester Self-catering apartments 2.04 kilometres from Etihad Stadium, a short ride away in central Manchester. Apartment | Manchester | ~8 min ride 2.0 km | 4 | A$1,746 | A$327 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 The Reach At Piccadilly, Manchester, A Tribute P A 3-star apart-hotel 2.1 kilometres from the stadium, a short ride from Etihad Campus. 10.0/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Manchester | ~8 min ride 2.1 km | 3 | A$1,003 | A$267 | See rates | View rates |
 Travelodge Manchester Ancoats Budget-friendly 3-star hotel 2.14 kilometres from Etihad Stadium, a short ride from the ground. 7.3/10 guest score · 7 reviews | Manchester | ~8 min ride 2.1 km | 3 | A$444 | A$169 | See rates | View rates |
 Manchester Piccadilly Hotel A 4-star hotel 2.14 kilometres from the stadium, a short ride to Etihad Campus on match day. | Manchester | ~8 min ride 2.1 km | 4 | A$551 | A$289 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Staycity Aparthotels Manchester Piccadilly Apart-hotel living 2.15 kilometres from Etihad Stadium, a short ride from the ground on match day. 9.1/10 guest score · 2 reviews | Manchester | ~8 min ride 2.1 km | 4 | A$677 | A$269 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Premier Inn Manchester City - Piccadilly A 3-star Premier Inn 2.15 kilometres from the stadium, a short ride from Etihad Campus. | Manchester | ~8 min ride 2.1 km | 3 | A$490 | A$254 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 easyHotel Manchester Simple 3-star stay 2.17 kilometres from Etihad Stadium, a short ride from the ground. 8.7/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.2 km | 3 | A$349 | A$148 | See rates | View rates |
 Motel One Manchester Piccadilly A 3-star mini-hotel 2.19 kilometres from the stadium, a short ride to Etihad Campus. Mini-hotel | Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.2 km | 3 | A$1,112 | A$1,012 | See rates | View rates |
 Malmaison Manchester A 4-star Malmaison 2.22 kilometres from Etihad Stadium, a short ride from the ground on match day. | Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.2 km | 4 | A$1,202 | A$337 | See rates | View rates |
 DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester - Piccadilly A 4-star DoubleTree 2.23 kilometres from the stadium, a short ride from Etihad Campus. 9.0/10 guest score · 2 reviews | Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.2 km | 4 | A$395 | A$338 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre A 4-star Holiday Inn 2.28 kilometres from Etihad Stadium, a short ride from the ground. | Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.3 km | 4 | A$422 | A$271 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 AC Hotel Manchester City Centre A 4-star AC Hotel 2.29 kilometres from the stadium, a short ride to Etihad Campus on match day. 5.0/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.3 km | 4 | A$459 | A$201 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Gardens 7.2/10 guest score · 2 reviews | Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.3 km | 3 | A$343 | A$133 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena 7.5/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.3 km | 3 | A$365 | A$173 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.4 km | 4 | A$582 | Not yet | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.4 km | 4 | A$438 | A$275 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Crowne Plaza Manchester City Centre 10.0/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.4 km | 4 | A$361 | A$211 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.5 km | 3 | A$377 | A$189 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Church Street by Supercity Aparthotels Apart-hotel | Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.5 km | 4 | A$430 | A$285 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Britannia Manchester 6.4/10 guest score · 8 reviews | Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.5 km | 3 | A$308 | A$145 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Manchester | ~10 min ride 2.6 km | 4 | A$545 | A$320 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Manchester | ~10 min ride 2.6 km | 4 | A$621 | A$316 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
Map: Etihad Stadium and the listed hotels
Getting to Etihad Stadium
Etihad Stadium has its own Metrolink stop, Etihad Campus, with trams from Manchester Piccadilly taking under ten minutes. You can also walk from the city centre in around twenty five to thirty minutes via the signposted City Link route through Ancoats, New Islington and Holt Town. Ashburys is the nearest railway station, about five minutes by train from Piccadilly, with a further fifteen to twenty minute walk to the ground. After matches, Holt Town and Velopark tram stops close for at least an hour, so use Etihad Campus for your return. A dedicated bus network of around eighteen routes also serves the stadium, and official car parks on the campus must be pre-booked.
Dedicated Etihad Campus tram stop
The stadium has its own Metrolink stop, Etihad Campus, right next to the ground, and the tram journey from Manchester Piccadilly takes under ten minutes.
Twenty five to thirty minute walk from the city centre
Fans can walk from Manchester city centre to the stadium in around twenty five to thirty minutes along the signposted City Link route through Ancoats, New Islington and Holt Town.
Ashburys is the nearest railway station
Ashburys is the closest mainline railway station to the stadium, around five minutes by train from Manchester Piccadilly, with a further walk of roughly fifteen to twenty minutes to the ground.
Source: www.mancity.com, uk.trip.com
Holt Town and Velopark close after big events
After matches and concerts the Holt Town and Velopark tram stops either side of Etihad Campus are closed for at least an hour, so supporters are advised to use the Etihad Campus stop for their return journey.
Dedicated match day bus network
Transport for Greater Manchester and the club run a dedicated match day bus network of around eighteen different routes connecting the stadium directly with towns and suburbs across Greater Manchester.
Source: tfgm.com, www.mancity.com
Official car parks require pre-booking
Official matchday car parks such as the Blue, Orange and Green car parks sit on the Etihad Campus, open around three hours before kick off, and must be pre booked using number plate recognition rather than paid for on arrival.
Roads close around the stadium after the final whistle
Roads immediately around the Etihad Campus are closed to traffic for a period after full time, and taxis are unable to enter the campus for at least an hour after the match, so pickups should be arranged away from the stadium gates.
Source: www.mancity.com, ticket-compare.com
Manchester Airport to the stadium
Manchester Airport lies around ten miles from the stadium, and the recommended route is to take a train into Manchester Piccadilly and then the Metrolink tram onward to Etihad Campus.
What hotels cost on the event night
Based on 24 hotels within 8 km that returned a rate for 20 Nov 2026 → 22 Nov 2026 (2 adults) compared with the same hotels three weeks from today. The lowest event-night rate we found was A$308 per night. Sampled 8 Nov 2026; live rates at checkout may differ.
Upcoming at Etihad Stadium
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels are within walking distance of Etihad Stadium?
None of the 24 mapped hotels is within a comfortable walk; the nearest sits 1.5 km away, so plan on transport for the event.
How much do hotels near Etihad Stadium cost on the event night?
Across 24 hotels within 8 km, the median rate for 20 Nov 2026 is A$444 per night for two adults, compared with A$269 on a normal night (+65%). The lowest listed rate is A$308 at Britannia Manchester.
When is Manchester City vs Fulham FC at Etihad Stadium?
Manchester City vs Fulham FC is scheduled for Saturday 21 November 2026 at 12:30 local time (Premier League). Tickets start from EUR 91. Suggested hotel dates are the night before and the night of the event (20 Nov 2026 → 22 Nov 2026).
Which area is best to stay in for Etihad Stadium?
Stay as close as your budget allows. None of the listed hotels is within a 15 minute walk, so plan a short ride after the event. Hotels further into Manchester are usually cheaper on the event night and still a short ride away. The areas section above lists each zone with its distance band and median event-night price.
Can I book a hotel near Etihad Stadium with free cancellation?
19 of the 24 listed hotels returned at least one free-cancellation rate for the event window. Refundable rates are usually a little higher than the lead rate; the hotel page shows both.
Can I book hotel and event tickets together?
Yes. Event Escapes sells tickets and hotels for Manchester events, and packages combine the two with pay-weekly instalments where available.
Keep planning
Hotel distances are straight-line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Event-night and normal-night prices are the lowest rates our systems sampled for two adults on the dates shown and include our service fee; live availability and prices at checkout may differ. Event details come from the ticketing feed.