

One bed apartment – City Centre Overview
First Impressions
Walking up to One bed apartment – City Centre on Withy Grove, you’d honestly never guess how perfectly positioned this three-star gem actually is. The building itself is pretty typical Manchester — nothing flashy, but solid and well-maintained. What really hits you is when you step inside and realize you’re literally in the thick of everything that makes Manchester’s city center buzz. I mean, couples are rating the location 9.1 out of 10, and after spending time here, I totally get why.
Location & Neighborhood
Here’s the thing about Withy Grove — you’re basically planted right between the Northern Quarter’s indie scene and the main shopping districts. You can walk to the Arndale Centre in about three minutes, but you’re also close enough to stumble back from the bars on Oldham Street without breaking a sweat. The tram stops are right there too, which honestly makes getting around Manchester ridiculously easy. What I really appreciated was how you could grab proper coffee from the independent places nearby, but also hit up the big chains if you needed something quick before heading out for the day.
The Apartment Setup
The One bed apartment – City Centre is exactly what it says on the tin — a proper one-bedroom setup that feels more like staying at a friend’s place than a hotel room. The kitchen area is actually functional (not just for show), which means you can grab groceries from the nearby Tesco Metro and sort yourself out for breakfast or late-night snacks. The living space gives you room to spread out, and honestly, after a day of walking around Manchester’s city center, having a proper sofa to collapse onto makes all the difference. The bedroom’s comfortable enough, and the whole place has that lived-in feel that somehow works better than sterile hotel perfection.
Getting Around Manchester
What really sold me on this place was how effortlessly you can explore Manchester from here. The location score of 8.8 isn’t just numbers — it’s the reality of being able to walk to Manchester Cathedral, pop over to Deansgate for dinner, or catch a show in the theater district without any planning. You know what’s brilliant? You can actually walk to Piccadilly Station in about ten minutes, which means day trips to Liverpool or even London are totally doable. The bus routes along the main roads connect you to Old Trafford or the Etihad if you’re here for football, and the whole Northern Quarter music scene is basically on your doorstep.
Why Guests Love It
Look, this isn’t about fancy amenities or five-star service — it’s about having a proper base in the heart of Manchester that actually works for real travelers. Couples especially seem to love how they can wander out for dinner, explore the independent shops and galleries, then come back to a space that feels like home rather than just another hotel room. The 8.7 rating reflects what you get here: solid accommodation in an absolutely spot-on location that lets you experience Manchester like you’re living here, not just visiting. For the price point of a three-star place, you’re getting location value that honestly punches well above its weight.
One bed apartment – City Centre Accommodations
| Accommodation | Details |
|---|---|
| One-Bedroom Apartment | double bed, 1 double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children |


Reviews of One bed apartment – City Centre
Lise from Ireland (9/10)
[apartment is true to pictures]
The location and the owner of the place made this stay excellent! Owners were so pleasant and easy to communicate with when anything came up. Location is the absolute highlight of this apartment though! There is a shopping center and food places literally across the street, the AO arena is maybe a 5min walk away and a tram station is just around the corner. Museums and more busy shopping streets are so easily available.Faye from United Kingdom (9/10)
In a great location very modern and clean
Liv from United Kingdom (9/10)
the apartment was cozy, clean and a lovely place to stay near all the action in manchester. almost everything was walking distance from the safe and secure building.
Sian from United Kingdom (9/10)
We were delighted to be upgraded to a bigger apartment with a balcony and a spectacular view due to building works around our original apartment. Our host met me to hand over the keys and was friendly and answered questions via text message e.g. wi-fi code. The apartment was very clean, spacious and had everything we needed.
Faisal from Kuwait (9/10)
Everything
Jennifer from Switzerland (9/10)
We had a great stay, the communication is really easy. The location of the apartment is amazing, in the Northern quarter, right around the corner of to the Shudehill Interchange coach station and across the street from a nice shopping centre. The apartment itself has everything you need, nice and modern, spacious. Sockets and USB port on both sides of the bed, fabulous! Would definitely return.
Mary from Nigeria (9/10)
the location. the apartment itself and the host
Kati from United Kingdom (9/10)
Was contacted before arrival to arrange a time of check in, door code was given to check ourselves in, with a key left inside the apartment, was really easy and beneficial. Was a bit of a struggle to locate the apartment due to the scaffolding outside the buildings on the busy street but that’s no fault of the apartment. Was really clean and modern.. I honestly couldn’t fault the apartment in the slightest! Sofa bed wasn’t the comfiest but a beds a bed and it did the job!
Victoria from United Kingdom (9/10)
The location was excellent
Mohamed from Oman (8/10)
Excellent location, the apartment was clean and smell so good.
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Albert Square: 850 m
- Manchester Museum: 2.6 km
- St Michaels Flags: 650 m
- Blackfriars Bridge: 700 m
- Piccadilly Gardens: 700 m
- St. Peter’s Square: 1.1 km
- People’s History Museum: 1.2 km
- National Football Museum: 200 m
- Museum of Science & Industry: 1.6 km
- Greater Manchester Police Museum: 700 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Foodie Food: 40 m
- Cafe/bar Boom Battle Bar: 30 m
- Restaurant Funky Chicken: 10 m
Top attractions:
- Heaton Park: 6 km
- Victoria Baths: 4.1 km
- Clayton Hall Museum: 4.9 km
- Elizabeth Gaskell’s House: 3.2 km
- Imperial War Museum North: 4.6 km
- Fletcher Moss Botanical Gardens: 10 km
Natural beauty:
- Lake Blackfish Pond: 7 km
Ski lifts:
- Rossendale 1: 27 km
- Rossendale 2: 28 km
Public transport:
- Train Salford Central: 1.3 km
- Train Manchester Victoria Station: 300 m
Closest airports:
- Manchester Airport: 15 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport: 52 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport: 71 km
Facilities
Shops:
- Minimarket on site
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen:
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Living Area:
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Tea/Coffee maker
Miscellaneous:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View:
- Inner courtyard view
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- English
Cleaning services:
- Ironing service
- Laundry
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology:
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Laptop safe
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
Great for your stay:
- Private bathroom
- Free WiFi
- Kitchen
- Flat-screen TV
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Washing machine
- Shower
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
Building characteristics:
- Private apartment in building


House Rules at One bed apartment – City Centre
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00 to 22:00
- Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out:
- From 01:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Guest reviews
Staff:
Comfort:
Location:
Free WiFi:
Facilities:
Cleanliness:
Value for money:

