Piccadilly Travel Guide
Manchester
Popular places to visit
Old Trafford
Cheer on soccer players during an exhilarating match and tour this 75,000-capacity stadium, home to one of Britain’s greatest soccer teams.
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Etihad Stadium
Catch an event at Etihad Stadium during your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Heaton Park
Explore the great outdoors at Heaton Park, a lovely green space in Manchester. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Deansgate
During your trip to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Deansgate. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Piccadilly Gardens
Watch the world go by and take a look at Manchester’s most controversial architecture at the city’s busiest green space and transport hub.
Things to do
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Manchester National Football Museum Ticket Tour
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Piccadilly
Motel One Manchester Piccadilly
Clean room, great location for my needs, easy check-in and out, will stay here again.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Manchester Portland By Sunday
Excellent Hotel stayed before!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Malmaison Manchester
Comfortable stay
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Native Manchester
clean and spacious
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester - Piccadilly
Lovely warm comfortable room spotlessly clean and great breakfast.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel
Excellent location, comfortable bed and good breakfast with great view over Piccadilly Gardens. Friendly staff too!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Piccadilly
Gay Village
While visiting Gay Village, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Street and Alan Turing Memorial.
Northern Quarter
Northern Quarter is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Market Street and Affleck's Palace.
New Islington
While you're in New Islington, take in top sights like Rochdale Canal and jump on the metro at New Islington Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Ancoats
While Ancoats may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Manchester Arndale and Printworks.
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.
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.
