Manchester City Centre Travel Guide

Manchester

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
Manchester City Centre

Popular places to visit

Deansgate

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.

Deansgate
AO Arena

AO Arena

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

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
Canal Street

Canal Street

During your visit to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Canal Street. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

Canal Street
Manchester Palace Theatre

Manchester Palace Theatre

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

Manchester Palace Theatre
Manchester Opera House

Manchester Opera House

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

Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Train Ride

Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Train Ride

฿3,739
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Train Ride
Manchester: City Bus Tour

Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour

฿594
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour
North Wales and Caernarfon Castle from Manchester

North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester

฿3,739
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket

Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket

฿660
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket
Picture 1 for Activity Manchester: Music-Themed City Walking Tour

Manchester: Music-Themed City Walking Tour

฿968
per adult
Manchester: Music-Themed City Walking Tour
Small-Group Derbyshire, the Peak District & Poole's Cavern

Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester

฿3,123
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
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Top hotels in Manchester City Centre

Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly

Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly

4 out of 5
London Road, Manchester, England
The price is ฿3,325 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿3,325
฿4,042 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (877 reviews)
"Very comfortable and well appointed room and public areas."

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly
Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

3 out of 5
Goadsby St Off Swan St, Manchester, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,498 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿2,498
฿3,049 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The staff really made the stay. So polite and helpful. Great location, good breakfast spread."

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre

4 out of 5
Charles Street, Manchester, England
The price is ฿2,898 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,898
฿3,530 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,335 reviews)
Lovely hotel for business trip
"Great stay. Very comfortable and clean. Breakfast very good. Only slight negative was the gym. It was very small with not much equipment. You also had to go down to reception whenever you wanted to go to the gym & get a pass, which seemed a bit convoluted, especially when every other interaction ..."

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central

Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central

4 out of 5
56 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester, England
The price is ฿2,516 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿2,516
฿3,070 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,049 reviews)
"Great location. Walkable distance to town. Will recommend."

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central
The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel

The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel

5 out of 5
Free Trade Hall Peter Street, Manchester, England
The price is ฿5,330 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿5,330
฿6,447 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,087 reviews)
Excellent as always
"Always a superb stay here, never disappoints"

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel
The Alan

The Alan

4 out of 5
18 Princess Street, Manchester, England
The price is ฿2,833 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿2,833
฿3,451 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,084 reviews)
"Great stay here again and the breakfast is well worth it 👍"

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

The Alan
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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
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Gay Village

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

Gay Village
St. Peter\'s Square featuring railway items, a square or plaza and heritage architecture

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
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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
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Oxford Road Corridor

While visiting Oxford Road Corridor, you might make a stop by sights like Manchester Museum and Contact.

Oxford Road Corridor
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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

Manchester City Centre Travel Guide