Central Retail District Travel Guide
Manchester
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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 top-notch restaurants 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.
Etihad Stadium
Catch an event at Etihad Stadium during your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Heaton Park
Explore the great outdoors at Heaton Park, a lovely green space in Manchester. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
Canal Street
During your visit to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Canal Street. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket
Manchester: "The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience" Entry Ticket
Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket
Top hotels in Central Retail District
Motel One Manchester - Royal Exchange
Everything was great. Comfortable room with the absolute best bed ever!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
BrewDog DogHouse Manchester
Really lovely hotel, but bathroom is a bit weird
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Hotel Gotham
Comfy bed. Nice breakfast.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
TRIBE Manchester Airport
Convenient hotel if you have an early flight out of Manchester airport. Close to train station and just a short walk to terminal
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Manchester Portland By Sunday
We travelled all day to get to Manchester. We arrived at the Portland to an underwhelming welcome by Irina. It was not immediately obvious we had arrived at reception as a woman was working on a laptop on a simple bench. It appeared we should have known that!!! We actually were at reception but you ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Motel One Manchester Piccadilly
A very lovely affordable hotel that is ideally located for the city centre. Very easy to find. Room is nice though compact. Bathroom is shower only
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
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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.
NOMA
NOMA might not have many top sights, but Etihad Stadium and National Football Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Northern Quarter
Northern Quarter is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Market Street and Affleck's Palace.
