Hatters in Longsight

Set in a former bowler hat factory, this lively hostel in the city centre is 5 minutes' walk from Manchester Piccadilly train station, a 10-minute walk from Chinatown and 2 miles from Etihad Stadium.Airy, unpretentious mixed and female-only dorms sleep 4 to 10 guests, and feature bunk beds, wood floors and free Wi-Fi, plus lockers and en suite bathrooms. Private rooms add flat-screen TVs.Freebies include continental breakfast, and 24-hour tea and coffee served in a guest kitchen. Communal areas feature computers, a pool table and board games, plus darts and games consoles. There's also a TV lounge and a rooftop terrace.