Where to Stay for Westlife in Manchester
Co-op LiveUpdated Tuesday 10 November 2026
The short answer
24 hotels from our mapped pool sit within 8 km of Co-op Live. Rates sampled 10 Nov 2026.
Co-op Live sits away from Manchester's main hotel strip, so every one of the 24 hotels in this guide is a short ride rather than a walk, the closest being 1.65 kilometres out. None fall inside an easy walking distance, so plan on a taxi, bus or tram to reach the arena and get back afterwards. The hotels cluster through central Manchester, rated three and four stars, which suits fans who want a proper night out before or after the show rather than a bed right on the doorstep. Names in the list point to Piccadilly, the Northern Quarter, Ancoats and Sportcity, giving a spread of bars, restaurants and city-centre life, good for groups and anyone turning the gig into a weekend. On a big event night, rooms near the centre go quickly, so the sooner you look, the more of the 24 options you will have to choose from.
When to book
Co-op Live nights put pressure on central Manchester rooms fast. With all 24 hotels here a short ride rather than a walk, book early to secure the nearest choices, starting from 1.65 kilometres out. Use free-cancellation rates to hold a room now and firm up your plans later without losing your spot.
Best areas to stay near Co-op Live
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 · 1.6 to 2.7 km · 0 walkable
All 24 hotels for Co-op Live sit within Manchester itself, between 1.65 and 2.52 kilometres from the arena. None are walkable, so a short ride is part of the plan on event night. Rated three to four stars, this area suits fans who want city-centre bars and restaurants alongside their stay.
- Event night
- Not yet
- Normal night
- A$305
3 to 4 star hotels listed
Hotels near Co-op Live, by distance
Per-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 hotel to Co-op Live, 1.65 kilometres away, a four-star stay in central Manchester. | Manchester | ~7 min ride 1.6 km | 4 | Check live | A$268 | See rates | View rates |
 Dakota Manchester A four-star hotel 2.07 kilometres from Co-op Live, a short ride away in central Manchester. 8.5/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Manchester | ~8 min ride 2.1 km | 4 | Check live | A$636 | See rates | View rates |
 Quay Apartments Manchester Four-star apartments 2.09 kilometres from Co-op Live, a short ride from the arena, good for self-catering stays. Apartment | Manchester | ~8 min ride 2.1 km | 4 | Check live | Not yet | See rates | View rates |
 Travelodge Manchester Ancoats A budget-friendly three-star hotel 2.16 kilometres from Co-op Live, a short ride away in Manchester. 7.3/10 guest score · 7 reviews | Manchester | ~8 min ride 2.2 km | 3 | Check live | A$276 | See rates | View rates |
 The Cow Hollow Hotel A four-star hotel 2.19 kilometres from Co-op Live, a short ride from the arena in central Manchester. | Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.2 km | 4 | Check live | Not yet | See rates | View rates |
 The Reach At Piccadilly, Manchester, A Tribute P A three-star apart-hotel 2.22 kilometres from Co-op Live, a short ride away near Piccadilly. 10.0/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.2 km | 3 | Check live | A$305 | See rates | View rates |
 easyHotel Manchester A simple three-star stay 2.25 kilometres from Co-op Live, a short ride from the arena. 8.7/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.3 km | 3 | Check live | A$224 | See rates | View rates |
 Premier Inn Manchester City - Piccadilly A reliable three-star hotel near Piccadilly, 2.26 kilometres from Co-op Live, a short ride away. | Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.3 km | 3 | Check live | A$373 | See rates | View rates |
 Staycity Aparthotels Manchester Piccadilly Four-star apartments near Piccadilly, 2.29 kilometres from Co-op Live, a short ride away, good for groups. 9.1/10 guest score · 2 reviews | Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.3 km | 4 | Check live | A$369 | See rates | View rates |
 Travelodge Manchester Sportcity A three-star hotel 2.31 kilometres from Co-op Live, a short ride from the arena. 8.8/10 guest score · 3 reviews | Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.3 km | 3 | Check live | A$208 | See rates | View rates |
 Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena A three-star hotel 2.32 kilometres from Co-op Live, a short ride from the arena. 7.5/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.3 km | 3 | Check live | A$275 | See rates | View rates |
 Motel One Manchester Piccadilly Mini-hotel | Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.3 km | 3 | Check live | A$312 | See rates | View rates |
| Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.3 km | 4 | Check live | A$395 | See rates | View rates | |
| Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.3 km | 4 | Check live | A$398 | See rates | View rates | |
| Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.4 km | 3 | Check live | Not yet | See rates | View rates | |
 DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester - Piccadilly 9.0/10 guest score · 2 reviews | Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.4 km | 4 | Check live | A$369 | See rates | View rates |
 Gardens 7.2/10 guest score · 2 reviews | Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.4 km | 3 | Check live | Not yet | See rates | View rates |
 Crowne Plaza Manchester City Centre 10.0/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.4 km | 4 | Check live | A$254 | See rates | View rates |
 Manchester Portland By Sunday 7.9/10 guest score · 3 reviews | Manchester | ~9 min ride 2.4 km | 3 | Check live | A$220 | See rates | View rates |
| Manchester | ~10 min ride 2.5 km | 4 | Check live | A$346 | See rates | View rates | |
 Church Street by Supercity Aparthotels Apart-hotel | Manchester | ~10 min ride 2.5 km | 4 | Check live | A$536 | See rates | View rates |
| Manchester | ~10 min ride 2.6 km | 3 | Check live | A$206 | See rates | View rates | |
 Britannia Manchester 6.4/10 guest score · 8 reviews | Manchester | ~10 min ride 2.6 km | 3 | Check live | A$187 | See rates | View rates |
| Manchester | ~10 min ride 2.7 km | 3 | Check live | Not yet | See rates | View rates |
Map: Co-op Live and the listed hotels
Getting to Co-op Live
Etihad Campus Metrolink stop is next to the venue
The Etihad Campus tram stop sits directly beside Co op Live on the Ashton line, making it the recommended way to arrive for a big event. It is served by frequent trams running directly into the city centre.
Tram frequency and last service on event nights
Trams run roughly every six to seven and a half minutes from the city centre to Etihad Campus and continue until 01:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. This extended late service is designed to clear crowds after big shows.
Source: www.cooplive.com, www.justpark.com
CityLink walking route from Piccadilly
A lit, step free walking route called CityLink links Manchester Piccadilly station to the arena in about twenty five minutes, passing through Ancoats, New Islington and Holt Town. The route has CCTV coverage and event day helpers for guidance and support.
Source: www.cooplive.com, www.justpark.com
Commercial bus routes serving the arena
Bus services 216 and 231 run directly from Manchester Piccadilly Gardens to the Etihad campus area close to the venue. Route 53 also stops on Alan Turing Way just a short walk from Co op Live.
Source: www.seatunique.com, www.justpark.com
Nearby tram stops close after events for crowd safety
To safely manage the crowds leaving a sold out show, the Velopark and Holt Town tram stops are closed after the event. This means the entire post event tram flow is directed through the Etihad Campus stop.
Official pick up point in Blue Car Park
Co op Live operates a free pick up point for collecting friends and family after a show, opening from 22:00 in a designated area away from busy roads. This facility is based in the Official Blue Car Park on the Etihad Campus.
Park and ride sites near the arena
There are park and ride facilities on the Ashton tram line close to Co op Live, including Ashton Moss with around 183 spaces and Ashton West with around 184 spaces, each with a number of disabled bays. Drivers can leave their car and ride the tram straight to Etihad Campus.
Source: static.billygraham.org, themanc.com
Airport to venue connections
Manchester Airport has regular National Rail trains and Metrolink trams running into central Manchester, from where spectators can change onto the tram network towards Etihad Campus. This makes central Manchester the natural interchange point between the airport and the arena.
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels are within walking distance of Co-op Live?
None of the 24 mapped hotels is within a comfortable walk; the nearest sits 1.6 km away, so plan on transport for the event.
How much do hotels near Co-op Live cost on the event night?
We sample event-night rates for every listed hotel and publish the median against a normal night once both dates have been quoted. Use the live search for today's exact prices.
Which area is best to stay in for Co-op Live?
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 Co-op Live with free cancellation?
0 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.