Visit Central Retail District
Popular places to visit
Royal Exchange Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Royal Exchange Theatre on your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.
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.
Things to do
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Manchester National Football Museum Ticket Tour
Top hotels in Central Retail District
Motel One Manchester - Royal Exchange
The room was clean & comfortable, staff very pleasant & location perfect to all shops, restaurants & bars.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hotel Gotham
Lovely hotel. We were upgraded to the inner sanctum which was a gorgeous interior room with a projected image of Paris, NY or London to give the feeling of a window - ingenious and really effective. Bed was super comfy and I could have stayed in the shower all day. Breakfast was decent with lovely ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
BrewDog DogHouse Manchester
Funky hotel. It won’t be to to everyone’s taste. It’s clean the staff are lovely and it’s very central in the middle of Manchester.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
Great stay prior to early morning flight
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Treehouse Hotel Manchester
Excellent breakfast - good ingredients and freshly cooked
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport
We did not have breakfast due to an early flight. Great check in. Excellent room and quiet. The restaurant, while expensive, served good quality food
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Retail District
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.
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.
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.
Northern Quarter
Northern Quarter is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Market Street and Affleck's Palace.
Gay Village
While visiting Gay Village, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Street and Alan Turing Memorial.
