StayAreasWhere to stay near Old Trafford
Salford Quays is the closest area we cover, about 15 minutes' walk from Old Trafford. If you'd rather stay in town, Castlefield & Deansgate is 28 minutes home at 22:45 by tram.
- What it is
- Stadium, about 74,000 people
- What's on
- Manchester United home games and stadium concerts
- Nearest stations
- Old Trafford (Metrolink, by the cricket ground) and Manchester United Football Ground (trains on matchdays)
Where to stay for a match or concert at Old Trafford
Door to door by public transport or on foot, planned on the published timetables for a weekday: there at 18:00, home at 22:45. Quickest home first. Event nights add queues.
| Area | There, 18:00 | Home, 22:45 | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salford QuaysMediaCity, the Lowry & Old Trafford | 24walk | 24walk | $145 |
| Castlefield & DeansgateCanals, Roman fort & rooftop views | 28tram | 28tram | $175 |
| City CentreTown Hall, shopping & the trams | 28tram | 28tram | $175 |
| SpinningfieldsRiverside offices, bars & calm | 56walk | 32tram, bus 37 | $200 |
| Northern QuarterBars, record shops & street art | 37bus 30, tram, bus 250 | 37tram | $160 |
| AncoatsCanal-side mills & restaurants | 37bus 84, bus 30, tram, bus 250 | 41tram, bus 76 | $175 |
Minutes, door to door. Typical mid-range double outside peak events, updated Sep 2026; on big event nights hotels near Old Trafford cost more.
Getting away afterwards
Metrolink queues are long after the match; walking to Salford Quays or the city centre takes 25 to 40 minutes.
Before you book
- Salford Quays is a 15-minute walk; the city centre is 10 minutes by tram.
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Old Trafford and the areas on the map
Staying near Old Trafford: questions
What is the best area to stay near Old Trafford?
Salford Quays is the closest area we cover, about 15 minutes' walk from Old Trafford. If you'd rather stay in town, Castlefield & Deansgate is 28 minutes home at 22:45 by tram.
How long does it take to get back after a match or concert at Old Trafford?
Planned at 22:45 on a weekday: Salford Quays 24 minutes, Castlefield & Deansgate 28 minutes, City Centre 28 minutes, Spinningfields 32 minutes. On event nights add time for queues: Metrolink queues are long after the match; walking to Salford Quays or the city centre takes 25 to 40 minutes.
How much do hotels near Old Trafford cost?
In Salford Quays, typical doubles are about $95 budget, $145 mid-range and $230 luxury on a normal night. On big event nights nearby hotels sell out and prices rise, so book early.
What is the nearest station to Old Trafford?
Old Trafford (Metrolink, by the cricket ground) and Manchester United Football Ground (trains on matchdays).