Most large cities have a Gay Village or Quarter with bars and clubs dedicated to creating a safe space for LGBTQ+ people to express their identity with other members and allies. Manchester’s Gay Village centres around Canal Street – one of the UK’s liveliest, most vibrant LGBTQ+ hubs.
In 1985, Manchester launched its first gay pride – a fully inclusive event celebrating members of the LGBTQ+ and paying homage to unapologetic trailblazers that had paved the way. Since then, the festival and celebration of love has continued to grow, attracting people from far and wide and empowering them to come together and stand for what they believe in.
Whether you’re visiting Manchester Pride to let your hair down and party, or to learn more about the LGBTQ+ history of Manchester, don’t forget to be unashamedly you.
From hotels a stone’s throw away from the celebration, to those right in the thick of it on Canal Street, here are the best places to stay for Manchester Pride 2023.
Manchester Pride 2023 hotel offers & competitions
At Hyatt Regency Hotel you can confidently, comfortably and proudly stay as you are. As such, they are offering 20% off qualifying stays to those visiting for Pride. Use code PRIDE at the time of booking. What’s more, select hotels are offering Pride packages including other special extras. Use code PROUD at the time of booking to claim this. Inclusions vary by location, so check out the terms and conditions for more details.
Maldron Hotel has teamed up with Gaydio to host a range of competitions in pride cities. Competitions will be running throughout June and July and will include stays at a variety of destinations including Newcastle, Brighton and, of course, Manchester. Visit the Gaydio website to enter – the winning destination will change weekly, so keep your eyes peeled.
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Book Now Manchester City CentreThe Alan Hotel
More detailsThe Alan is surely one of the most creative and design-led venues in Manchester city centre. A stylish six-storey hotel on Princess Street in the centre of the city with an open-plan kitchen, bar and restaurant. As well as meeting and event spaces.
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Book Now Northern QuarterChurch Street by Supercity Aparthotels
More detailsIn Manchester’s cool and vibrant Northern Quarter, it doesn’t get more central than Church Street by Supercity. These one and two-bedroom apartments are ideal for couples and groups wanting a stylish and modern base in Manchester city centre.
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Book Now Manchester City CentreVoco Manchester
More detailsVoco Manchester originally opened as Hotel Brooklyn on Manchester’s Portland Street in 2020 as one of the world’s first fully accessible hotels.
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Book Now Oxford RoadHyatt Regency Hotel Manchester
More detailsThe Hyatt Regency hotel is one of the most highly rated hotels in Manchester, with incredible views of the city and University Green from the rooms on the higher floors. 212 rooms are decked out in a modern style, all with floor-to-ceiling windows and king beds.
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Book Now Manchester City CentreKing Street Townhouse
More detailsKing Street Townhouse is a 4-star luxury hotel in the heart of Manchester City Centre. It’s well known for its spa facilities – including a very special infinity pool with views of the city from the top floor of the building.
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Book Now Gay VillageLeven Hotel Manchester
More detailsBased conveniently near Manchester’s gay village in an early 20th-century warehouse, Leven opened in October 2021 as one of its newest, and coolest design hotels.
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Book Now Manchester City CentreMaldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
More detailsAs one of Manchester’s newest hotels, the Maldron provides a stylish and modern place to rest your head after a long day of exploring the city.
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Book Now Manchester City CentreMalmaison Manchester Deansgate
More detailsMalmaison Manchester Deansgate is a cool new boutique hotel in the heart of the city. It has amazing views, two restaurants and a quirky 60s style.
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Book Now PiccadillyMalmaison Manchester Piccadilly
More detailsMalmaison Manchester Piccadilly is an impressive boutique hotel in the perfect spot. It’s just minutes from Manchester Piccadilly train station, a heartbeat away from the Northern Quarter with its buzzing nightlife and independent shops, and well-placed for Manchester’s commercial centre.
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Gay VillageNew Union Hotel
More detailsNew Union Hotel is a show bar and place to stay on the city’s vibrant Canal Street. It’s also got an impressive history, being one of the first openly gay venues in Manchester back in 1860.
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Book Now Manchester City CentreMotel One Royal Exchange
More detailsEvery Motel One hotel pays tribute to its home city and the Royal Exchange Motel One venue is no exception. A thread of Manchester’s “Cottonopolis” golden era runs through the theme of the hotel.
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Book Now SpinningfieldsMoxy Manchester
More detailsThe Moxy brand is the cool and funky little sister of the Marriott family. Tucked away just off Deansgate in Manchester City Centre, Moxy is a lifestyle hotel where the motto is “Eat, sleep, party, repeat.”
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Book Now Chinatown (Manchester)Roomzzz Manchester City
More detailsLocated on Manchester’s Princess Street, Roomzzz Manchester City is perfect for visitors looking for culture in Manchester. Chinatown is just next door – full of some of the city’s best Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai restaurants.
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Gay VillageVelvet Hotel
More detailsVelvet Hotel sits right in the heart of Manchester’s Gay Village and incorporates elements of the former Victorian warehouse that it once was into its elegantly designed, stylised bedrooms.
