ibis budget Manchester Airport
ibis budget Manchester Airport is the cheapest hotel on the airport site, and a remarkably well-placed one: 262 rooms opened in July 2022 two minutes on foot from Terminal 2, with a 24-hour reception and Grab & Go food from 3:00 am. If the plan is to sleep, walk to the doors and fly, no hotel at MAN does it for less.
Guest Rooms
The rooms are compact and modern, built around the brand’s Sweet Bed mattress, with en-suite shower rooms, and come in layouts for one or two adults, some with an extra bunk for a child.
Standard room amenities include:
- En-suite shower room
- Free Wi-Fi
- Flat-screen TV
- Desk area
- Heating
- Lift access
Breakfast and Dining
The continental breakfast buffet (pastries, cold cuts, cereals, yoghurts, fresh fruit, juices, tea and coffee) is served from 5:00 am for around £8.50 per person, and Grab & Go options are available from 3:00 am. A 24-hour bar and smart vending machines cover snacks and drinks at any hour; the restaurants of Terminal 2 are two minutes away.
Facilities and Services
The reception is staffed 24 hours (the team is multilingual), luggage storage is available, and day-use rooms can be booked through day-room platforms. There is no gym or restaurant, which is how the rate stays where it is.
Location and Transportation
The hotel faces Terminal 2, two minutes on foot from check-in, with the airport’s transport hub for trains, trams and coaches a few minutes further. Terminal 3 takes 10 to 15 minutes via Terminal 2 and the Skylink. Manchester city centre is about a 20-minute drive or a 13-to-18-minute train ride from the airport station.
Nearby Alternatives
The Holiday Inn shares the two-minute walk to Terminal 2 with full-service comforts, and the TRIBE beside The Station adds design flair and a 24-hour gym for a little more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is the ibis budget from Terminal 2?
About two minutes on foot: the hotel stands opposite Terminal 2, and the airport's transport hub for trains, trams and coaches is a few minutes further. Terminal 3 is reachable in 10 to 15 minutes via Terminal 2 and the Skylink.
Is breakfast included?
No, and that is typical for the brand. The continental breakfast (pastries, cold cuts, cereals, yoghurt, fruit, juices, tea and coffee) is served from 5:00 am for about £8.50 per person, and Grab & Go options are available from 3:00 am.
Can I book a room for the day between flights?
Yes. The ibis budget sells day-use rooms through day-room platforms, one of only two hotels at Manchester Airport with published daytime rates, and the cheaper of the pair.
Information last verified: August 23, 2026