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Castlefield & Deansgate

Manchester

Canal basins, Victorian railway viaducts and the remains of a Roman fort, at the southern end of Deansgate. Pretty, calm and good for a slower stay.

Best for Families · First visit

Transport
4/5
Sights
4/5
Value
3/5
Quiet
4/5
Food
3/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$175/night · 15 min to Piccadilly Gardens

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Castlefield & Deansgate on the map

Why stay here

  • Canals, viaducts and the Roman fort
  • Science and Industry Museum
  • Direct trains to the airport

Who should stay here

  • Families
  • Couples
  • Travellers who like to walk

Not ideal if…

  • You want nightlife on the doorstep
  • You want lots of restaurant choice outside the door
  • You're only in town for a big night out

What it's like

Castlefield is where Manchester began: a Roman fort, then the world's first industrial canal. Today its basins, iron bridges and viaducts make it the most photogenic part of the city, with canal-side pubs, the Science and Industry Museum and the Castlefield Viaduct garden.

It's quieter than the centre but 10 minutes' walk from St Peter's Square, with Deansgate station for trains to the airport.

Best streets and sub-areas

  • Castlefield basin

    Canal-side pubs and the Roman fort.

  • Deansgate Square & First Street

    Modern towers, HOME arts centre and newer hotels.

  • Deansgate Locks

    Bars in the railway arches, busier at weekends.

Getting around

Nearest stations
Deansgate station and Deansgate–Castlefield Metrolink stop.
To Piccadilly Gardens
About 15 minutes
From Manchester Airport
About 25 minutes: train direct from the airport to Deansgate.

Nearby attractions

  • Science and Industry Museum

    Steam engines and the world's oldest passenger station; free.

  • Castlefield Viaduct

    Sky garden on a Victorian railway viaduct.

  • HOME

    Arts centre with films, theatre and exhibitions.

Where to eat and drink

  • Dukes 92

    Canal-side pub with a big terrace.

  • The Wharf

    Large pub overlooking the basin.

  • Albert's Schloss

    Bavarian-style bar with live music, on Peter Street.

Where to stay in Castlefield & Deansgate

A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.

Best value

INNSiDE Manchester

Why we like it: Modern rooms on First Street.

Typical mid-range rate in Castlefield & Deansgate: ~$175/night

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Best value

Hilton Manchester Deansgate

Why we like it: In Beetham Tower, with a high-floor bar.

Typical mid-range rate in Castlefield & Deansgate: ~$175/night

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Hotels in Castlefield & DeansgateMid-range from ~$175/night

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