This city is the perfect alternative if you find London just a bit too expensive.

London is unique, indeed, but well, it comes with a hefty price tag. Just calculate what a decent hotel, dining out, and an afternoon of shopping will cost.

Fortunately, there is another city in Great Britain where you can hang out a bit hip.

And that is a pretty nice lookalike of London: Manchester. Also a huge city, also nice shops and above all: the coolest and trendiest hospitality. For a bit of good culture sniffing, you’re also in the right place. Manchester has a vibrant cultural scene with numerous theaters, museums, galleries, and music venues. It is home to renowned institutions such as the Royal Exchange Theatre, the Museum of Science and Industry, and the Whitworth Art Gallery. Trendy lunch spots, cool cocktail bars, and fine dining. You can find it all here. It’s nice to stroll through the streets in hip neighborhoods. Where exactly should you be?

Northern Quarter: this is probably the most famous hip neighborhood in Manchester. It is known for its eclectic mix of boutiques, street art, vintage shops, independent galleries, cafés, and bars. Northern Quarter has an alternative, artistic vibe and attracts many creatives and young professionals. And then you have Ancoats: This neighborhood has undergone a remarkable transformation and is now one of the trendiest places in Manchester. It is known for its industrial heritage, with renovated warehouses and factory buildings converted into hip lofts, restaurants, bars, and craft breweries. And last but not least: Castlefield is a historic neighborhood with a modern vibe. It has picturesque canals, restored warehouses, and trendy bars and restaurants along the water. Castlefield offers a mix of history and very sexy flair. You can go out well and dine fancy. Believe us: cool city vibes all over.

And do you want to make a city tip together with your man? Here you can easily be dragged along. Manchester is known for its passion for football. The city is home to two of the most famous football clubs in the world, Manchester United and Manchester City. Their stadiums, Old Trafford and the Etihad Stadium, attract millions of fans from all over the world each year. If your man doesn’t get excited about that, then we don’t know what will.