Manchester City Centre Travel Guide

Manchester

Albert Square featuring a city, street scenes and a square or plaza
Albert Square featuring a city, street scenes and a square or plaza
National Football Museum which includes a city, street scenes and modern architecture
People\'s History Museum showing interior views
Museum of Science and Industry which includes interior views and aircraft

Popular places to visit

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Deansgate

4/5(111 reviews)

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.

Deansgate
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AO Arena

4.5/5(234 reviews)

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

AO Arena
Piccadilly Gardens showing a city, a monument and a statue or sculpture

Piccadilly Gardens

4/5(211 reviews)

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.

Piccadilly Gardens
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Manchester Arndale

4/5(635 reviews)

During your trip to Manchester, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Manchester Arndale. Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.

Manchester Arndale
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Manchester Palace Theatre

4.5/5(110 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Manchester Palace Theatre on your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.

Manchester Palace Theatre
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Manchester Opera House

4/5(91 reviews)

Catch a show at one of the city’s most interesting and charming venues for concerts, musicals and theater.

Manchester Opera House

Things to do

SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium

SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium

฿845
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium
interior of hard rock cafe in Manchester

Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience

฿1,091
per traveller
86% of travellers recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience
Luggage Storage in Manchester

Luggage Storage in Manchester

฿273
per adult
Luggage Storage in Manchester
Small-Group Derbyshire, the Peak District & Poole's Cavern

Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester

฿2,330
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Manchester National Football Museum Ticket Tour

Manchester National Football Museum Ticket Tour

฿636
per adult
Manchester National Football Museum Ticket Tour
RHS Garden Bridgewater

RHS Garden Bridgewater

฿561
per adult
RHS Garden Bridgewater
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Top hotels in Manchester City Centre

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre

4 out of 5
Charles Street Manchester England
The price is ฿2,347 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
฿2,347
฿2,867 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,457 reviews)
Overall good.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

5 out of 5
Oxford Street Manchester England
The price is ฿3,926 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿3,926
฿4,762 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Manchester. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,273 reviews)
Room clean, beautiful building, very good breakfast selection. No notes 👌

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG
Treehouse Hotel Manchester

Treehouse Hotel Manchester

4 out of 5
Blackfriars Street Manchester England
The price is ฿3,837 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿3,837
฿4,655 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Old Trafford and Trafford ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (574 reviews)
Hotel with something different 😀

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Treehouse Hotel Manchester
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate

YOTEL Manchester Deansgate

4 out of 5
John Dalton House Manchester England
The price is ฿2,126 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
฿2,126
฿2,601 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,273 reviews)
Efficient check in

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Motel One Manchester Piccadilly

Motel One Manchester Piccadilly

3.5 out of 5
34 London Road Manchester England
The price is ฿2,085 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿2,085
฿2,552 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,734 reviews)
Clean compact room and cant beat the Location which is the reason for booking

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Motel One Manchester Piccadilly
The Alan

The Alan

4 out of 5
18 Princess Street Manchester England
The price is ฿3,502 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
฿3,502
฿4,253 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,208 reviews)
Staff were lovely and friendly through out our stay. The room was clean, a good temperature and the mattress was comfortable. The lighting and art work through out the venue was very well considered. Unfortunately though, our shower didn’t drain away well so it flooded our bathroom each time we used ...

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Manchester City Centre

Chinatown showing night scenes, a city and street scenes

Chinatown

4/5(465 area reviews)

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.

Chinatown
Magnificent Cathedral under extensive renovations. Estimated completion date is set at 2024.

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.

Civic Quarter
Just in case the bar names don't give it away, there are now these handy little street signs too.

Gay Village

While visiting Gay Village, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Street and Alan Turing Memorial.

Gay Village
#BvsCities Amazing city. This is Media City in Salford Quays. Amazing at night.

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.

Central Retail District
Piccadilly Gardens which includes rides

Northern Quarter

4/5(353 area reviews)

Northern Quarter is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Market Street and Affleck's Palace.

Northern Quarter
People\'s History Museum

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.

Spinningfields

Manchester City Centre Travel Guide