YHA Manchester is a contemporary youth hostel located in the vibrant Castlefield area, Manchester's historic canal quarter. Housed in a converted Victorian warehouse on Potato Wharf, the hostel combines industrial heritage with modern amenities. The facility offers 148 beds across various room configurations, from private en-suite rooms to shared dormitories. Located just minutes from Manchester city centre, the hostel provides an ideal base for exploring the city's attractions, shopping districts, and cultural venues. The building features meeting spaces suitable for small groups, a licensed café-bar, games room, and self-catering kitchen facilities. With excellent transport links and proximity to major venues like the Manchester Arena and Old Trafford, YHA Manchester serves both leisure travelers and small business groups seeking affordable accommodation in the heart of the city.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting Room | 40 | — | 16 | 24 | 20 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Meeting room hire from £80 per day. Accommodation rates vary by season and room type, starting from £25 per person in shared rooms. Catering packages available. Group discounts for 10+ people.
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Potato Wharf, Castlefield, Manchester, M3 4NB, United Kingdom
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YHA Manchester is a verified youth hostel in Manchester, hosting up to 148 guests, with day delegate rates from £330. Its genome scores highest for Creative, Corporate, Historic. Verified on-site: wi-fi, food & catering, bedrooms, accessibility. Best suited to creative off-sites and product launches.
Best for: creative off-sites and product launches, corporate conferences and board meetings, memorable events in a heritage setting.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 148 guests across multiple rooms and dormitory-style accommodation
Basic AV equipment available including projector and Wi-Fi
Self-service kitchen facilities and group catering options available
Limited on-street parking, public transport recommended
YHA Manchester is a contemporary youth hostel located in the vibrant Castlefield area, Manchester's historic canal quarter. Housed in a converted Victorian warehouse on Potato Wharf, the hostel combines industrial heritage with modern amenities. The facility offers 148 beds across various room configurations, from private en-suite rooms to shared dormitories. Located just minutes from Manchester city centre, the hostel provides an ideal base for exploring the city's attractions, shopping districts, and cultural venues. The building features meeting spaces suitable for small groups, a licensed café-bar, games room, and self-catering kitchen facilities. With excellent transport links and proximity to major venues like the Manchester Arena and Old Trafford, YHA Manchester serves both leisure travelers and small business groups seeking affordable accommodation in the heart of the city.
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