Staying on Oxford Road near the universities
Oxford Road covers a long stretch, so use a specific landmark when comparing addresses. A room near Oxford Road station is much closer to the center than one beside Whitworth Park. Pavements around university buildings become busy between lectures, and the road changes name along the corridor, so check the full address before setting off from a bus stop.
At a glance
- Best for
- Museums, student life, nights out
- At night
- Loud around Canal Street
- Getting around
- Oxford Road station, buses
- Price level
- €€
Two universities, the Whitworth and Manchester Museum on one road, and the Gay Village a few minutes away.
Good for
- The Whitworth, Manchester Museum and the Curry Mile
- The Gay Village and student bars
- Cheaper rooms away from the Piccadilly end
Think twice if
- You want to walk to the Northern Quarter and the Town Hall
- You are a light sleeper and the room faces Canal Street or Oxford Road
How Oxford Road and the universities compares with the rest of Manchester
What is near Oxford Road and the universities
Manchester Museum
Allow about 15 minutes on foot south from Oxford Road station to the museum within the university buildings.
The Whitworth
The gallery is about a 30-minute walk south from Oxford Road station, beside Whitworth Park; a bus can shorten the journey.
HOME
Walk about ten minutes west from Oxford Road station toward First Street for cinema, theater and exhibitions.
Eating in Oxford Road and the universities
Near the universities, casual counters and cafes suit a quick lunch between visits. Farther south, the choices change as you approach Rusholme, where Mughli is an option. Check the distance from your accommodation before treating a restaurant on the same road corridor as a short walk.
Getting around from Oxford Road and the universities
Oxford Road railway station serves the northern end of the area. Buses run along the university corridor toward Rusholme and beyond; check the stop information for your destination. St Peter's Square has trams toward East Didsbury and other destinations, but there is no tram line along Oxford Road itself.
Hotels in Oxford Road and the universities
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Staying on Oxford Road near the universities
Is the Whitworth beside Oxford Road station?
No. Allow about 30 minutes to walk south from the station. A bus along the Oxford Road corridor can reduce the walking.
Can I take a tram along Oxford Road?
No tram runs along the university stretch of Oxford Road. Use buses for that corridor, or walk from the city center.
Which landmark should I use when booking accommodation?
Compare your address with Oxford Road station, Manchester Museum or Whitworth Park. They sit at different points along a substantial stretch of road.