Grab your best knitted hats and scarves, because it’s time for the return of the famous Manchester Christmas Market, with mulled wines aplenty.
Welcoming visitors from all over the UK pining for hot chocolates and Yorkshire pudding wraps, it’s no doubt that Manchester is one of the festive hotspots for this year.
It can be tough finding a hotel that doesn’t require a brisk trek to get to the market, which is never ideal when it’s nippy outside.
Manchester has an abundance of hotels close to the popular Christmas market, so you can be admiring the festive stalls as quickly as you can say “ho ho ho!”
The Midland (four stars)
From £299 per night
Just a short eight-minute walk from the Manchester Christmas Market is The Midland, a luxurious four-star hotel in Manchester city centre.
With stylish air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi, you can be back in your accommodation within minutes after an evening of mooching and mince pies.
The luxury hotel has been host to an array Kings, Queens, Presidents and Prime Ministers and they even have an elegant tea room.
The best part? Bars like Albert Schloss and Slug and Lettuce are just a 2-minute walk away, giving you more time for cocktails.
What we love: The grand decor in the hotel makes you feel like you’re on the set of Downton Abbey.
Hotel Brooklyn (four stars)
From £175 per night
Think dark interiors, open fires and bright blue velvet sofas, that’s the vibe at Hotel Brooklyn.
This four-star hotel is perfect for a selfie and offers the ideal base after a few hours of exploring the Manchester Christmas market.
It’ll take you about nine-minutes to walk to the market from your hotel making your visit hassle-free and simple.
Don’t worry if you overload on mince pies and mulled wines, you’ll be back at the hotel in no time.
What we love: The tiling in the lobby, it’s seriously fabulous.
Roomzzz Manchester Corn Exchange (four stars)
From £169 per night
We’re not sure what’s more impressive, the exterior of the hotel or the fact it takes seven-minutes to walk to the Christmas market!
Roomzzz is the ideal accommodation option for those who want their own apartment space.
Each apartment has a fully equipped kitchenette and there’s a 24 hour shop and concierge also available if you fancy a midnight snack.
You’re bound to get a good night's sleep and catch plenty of zzz’s during your visit here.
What we love: Manchester Cathedral is just a 2-minute walk away, perfectly rounding off your festive trip.
Kimpton Clocktower, an IHG Hotel (five stars)
From £241 per night
Ever stayed in a hotel with actual trees in it? No, us neither, but we’d definitely like to!
Sometimes it’s great to push the boat out during the Christmas period for a real treat, and the Kimpton Clocktower is definitely a treat.
The lush luxurious interiors are enough to make anyone swoon, with jazzy tiles and plush velvet sofas.
Just a short 15-minute walk from Manchester Christmas markets, this hotel may be more expensive than some, but it offers an unforgettable experience.
What we love: There are literal trees inside the hotel. Huge ones. What’s not to love?
The Crown & Anchor (three stars)
From £80 per night
Sometimes all you need is a cosy affordable room to rest your head for the night, which is why The Crown & Anchor is perfect.
Each room has comfy beds, a TV and tea/coffee facilities for that caffeine kick, with free toiletries.
All rooms have a TV, tea/coffee facilities and free toiletries, and there are plenty of shared bathroom facilities.
It’ll take visitors about 15-minutes on foot to get to the Manchester Christmas Market, giving you enough time to burn off a Yorkshire pudding wrap or two.
What we love: You get a free cooked breakfast included with your booking, Merry Christmas.
