Civic Quarter Travel Guide
Manchester
Visit Civic Quarter
Popular places to visit
Manchester Christmas Market
During your visit to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Manchester Christmas Market. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Albert Square
This public gathering place for football victory parades, festivals and a popular European-style Christmas market is surrounded by Victorian architecture.
St. Peter's Square
Feel the tide of history at this central square, the site of the famous Peterloo Massacre and home to several impressive heritage-listed civic buildings.
Manchester City Hall
This impressive Victorian building is home to precious works of art as well as the offices and halls of the City Council.
St Mary's The Hidden Gem
Find out about the history of Manchester when you take a trip to St Mary's The Hidden Gem. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Trafford Centre
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Trafford Centre, a favourite shopping spot in Manchester. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
Things to do
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience
Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket
Manchester National Football Museum Ticket Tour
Top hotels in Civic Quarter
The Alan
Lovely staff. Comfy beds and spacious room. Good variety at breakfast and good coffee. We observed staff act professionally when dealing with challenging custmers.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Vlean room, great location, helpful staff
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Motel One Manchester St. Peter's Square
could do with more milk in the room - not enough and . a little cramped
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Wilde Manchester City Centre
Room clean staff nice
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Forty Seven Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted
Welcoming staff, clean rooms, breakfast brought to the room was lovely. Enjoyed our stay and would book again.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Novotel Manchester Centre
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Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Civic Quarter
Manchester City Centre
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Manchester City Centre. Check out top attractions like Manchester Art Gallery and St. Peter's Square, and jump on the metro at St Peters Square Station or Mosley Street Station to see more of the city.
Chinatown
Chinatown is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Manchester Art Gallery and Imperial Chinese Archway while in the area.
Central Retail District
While you're in Central Retail District, take in top sights like Royal Exchange Theatre and jump on the metro at Market Street Station to see more of the city.
Gay Village
While visiting Gay Village, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Street and Alan Turing Memorial.
Spinningfields
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Spinningfields. You might want to make time for a stop at Manchester Opera House or Deansgate.
First Street
First Street might not have many top sights, but Old Trafford and Deansgate Locks are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
