The best Manchester Airbnbs you can hire for a weekend

Over the next few weeks, many will flock to the city to get a taste of Manchester‘s Christmas markets.

While hotels are usually the obvious choice for a weekend getaway, staying in a rented apartment or house can offer more privacy, more space, and can sometimes be a cheaper option.

From spacious studios in the city center to quirky houses on the outskirts, there are a variety of Airbnb available for a healthy weekend this winter.

We’ve picked some of the best Airbnb owned by a superhost, Airbnb’s top rated and most experienced hosts, with ratings of 4.5 stars or higher.

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Manchester city center

Pink studio

£ 176 per night

This pink paradise offers a stay suitable for any individual or couple this winter.

Designed by New York design team Gryzwinski + Pons, the one-bed apartment has quirky interior that blends in perfectly with the North Quarter, which is just minutes away.

The comfortable open-plan space has a kitchen, a separate bathroom, a bedroom with a king-size bed and Wi-Fi, a Smart TV and an Apple TV, all inclusive.

100% of recent travelers gave the property five stars.

Apartment in a Grade 2 listed building

£ 149 per night

Found in the north quarter is this charming apartment located in a listed category 2 building with four floors.

Built in the 1870s, the apartment benefits architectural elements and original decor in wood, stone and ceramic.

The spacious apartment includes a kitchen, living room, dining room, bathroom, and bedroom with a king-size bed.

All bedding and towels are professionally washed and ironed by a national laundry company, so you can expect a up-to-standard hotel upon arrival.

Warehouse Apartment Rue Ducie

£ 177 per night

Found inside the Ducie Street warehouse is this sleek open plan apartment.

The one-bed warehouse apartment features a generous kitchen and living space with sumptuous furnishings, a luxury bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a bedroom with a king-size bed.

Ducie Street Warehouse has its own bar, lounge, cinema restaurant and independent BLOK gym.

Cancellation is free before December 23.

Loft North District

£ 325 per night

This northern district is much bigger attic conversion, suitable for six people.

The spacious and friendly apartment comprises a living room, kitchen, dining room, two double bedrooms and a bathroom – with amenities such as a Smart TV, an Xbox and an Amazon Alexa.

This accommodation is within walking distance of the best bars, restaurants and attractions of the downtown area of ​​the trendy district.

Salford

Cozy garden apartment

£ 93 per night

This cozy garden apartment sits outside Manchester city center in Salford.

Facing the Kersal Dale nature reserve, the modern duplex apartment has just been renovated and offers a cozy and peaceful setting.

The space has a large kitchen, a bright living room and a spacious double bedroom with a modern bathroom and access to a garden.

This apartment has a rating of 4.95 stars.

Upside down house with garden

£ 241 per night

Also located in Salford, but slightly more expensive, is it modern three bed house that you can hire.

Described as a ‘living loft in a townhouse’, the house has a unique layout spread over three floors.

The Upside Down House has two bedrooms on the ground floor, one with a king bed and one with a double bed.

In the attic, there is a mezzanine bedroom with two single beds and a skylight.

The large open plan kitchen, living and dining room on the first floor, with patio doors leading to a terraced garden.

Didsbury

Elegant cushion

£ 75 per night

The cheapest on the list is this one elegant stamp in West Didsbury.

The comfortable space is open plan with ak kitchenette, a bedroom, a bathroom with paneled shower and a shared garden.

Hosts Sian & Martin say: “The Pad is the perfect base from which to explore our vibrant district and the city of Manchester.”

Transformed bank safe

£ 188 per night

Previously named Manchester’s most eccentric Airbnb, this apartment in the Vault from an old bank.

In the Grade 2 listed building, the basement room has a large kitchen, living room, bathroom and bedroom where you will sleep behind the door to the original vault.

Guests also have access to a private courtyard with a bespoke mural by international street artist Mateus Bailon.

Luxury cabin

£ 188 per night

Named ‘Petit Poppet’, this newly built cabin lies in the west of Didsbury.

It has a kitchen, a large open plan living room with underfloor heating and a sleeping area on the mezzanine.

The cozy cabin is located a short walk from Burton Road and Didsbury Village.

Stretford

Luxurious suburban house

£ 700 per night

The most expensive Airbnb on the list is also big, luxury house in Stretford – perfect for a weekend getaway with friends or family.

Able to accommodate 13 people, the house has six bedrooms, two with private bathrooms, a huge kitchen-dining room, a living room and a separate bathroom.

There is also a rear garden with patio furniture.

Stockport

Cozy apartment with garden

£ 112 per night

This cozy apartment is located in Stockport, just 10 minutes from the city center.

The newly refurbished two bedroom apartment at Heaton Chapel has a spacious living room, fitted kitchen, bathroom and en-suite to the 2nd double bedroom.

The apartment has a private entrance to the side of the property is all on the ground floor.

Gorton

Unusual cottage

£ 90 per night

Under £ 100 a night it’s weird two bed chalet found in Gorton.

The 300-year-old house is set in peaceful surroundings full of character – with no floors or straight walls.

Located in the Debdale Heritage Trail, there is a kitchen, living area, dining room, two double bedrooms, a bathroom and a garden.

The chalet has 4.84 star reviews.

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