England’s northern capital still prides itself on being a tough-talking, jagged-around-the-edges foil to gentrified London and traditional Edinburgh. But it’s no secret that Manchester has thriving culture, excellent live music, interesting restaurants and a colourful LGBTQ+ scene. When staying in the city, you probably want to be near to the action – in the always-on Northern Quarter, perhaps, or close to Chinatown. But if you’d rather have peace and quiet within touching distance of city life, there are options on this list too.
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