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 entertainment choices and shops.

Heaton Park
Explore the great outdoors at Heaton Park, a lovely green space in Manchester. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.

AO Arena
Catch an event at AO Arena during your trip to Cheetham Hill. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

Deansgate
During your trip to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Deansgate. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
Things to do

Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience

Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket

Explore Manchester Self Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide

Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Top hotels in Piccadilly

Manchester Portland By Sunday
Fab location and rooms clean with great shower
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Motel One Manchester Piccadilly
Great hotel. Close to the train staion. Very clean, great staff, spacious immaculate rooms.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Malmaison Manchester
Really nice room and friendly, helpful staff
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Native Manchester
Lovely hotel, can feel a little dark. Checking process complicated
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel
Friendly Helpful Staff But Disappointed with my As paid more for a Privilege Room and The Bed was Small The Room Was Smaller than Expected But The Total Disappointed Was the Dirty Grubby Condensation On The Windows they were in Such need of replacement Yuk . Anyway Ideal Location would come back ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre by IHG
Clean room, comfortable bed, good pillows, polite staff, central location, discounted parking close by. Would have scored 5 but we werent told at reception if we booked breakfast then it would have been cheaper than paying on the day. Excellent choice of continental amd cooked breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Piccadilly

Gay Village
While visiting Gay Village, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Street and Napoleon's Casino.

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.

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.

Civic Quarter
While you're in Civic Quarter, take in top sights like Manchester City Hall and jump on the metro at St Peters Square Station to see more of the city.


