Manchester City Centre Travel Guide
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Visit Manchester City Centre
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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

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.

Manchester Arndale
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 Palace Theatre
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.
Things to do

Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester

Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester

SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

The Tales from the Dales & Brontë Country from Manchester

Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise
Top hotels in Manchester City Centre

Treehouse Hotel Manchester
Excellent breakfast - good ingredients and freshly cooked
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
I didn’t have breakfast with my stay
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Motel One Manchester Piccadilly
Clean room, great location for my needs, easy check-in and out, will stay here again.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG
Not as good as previous stays
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
Great hotel, very clean and staff was very helpful
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Malmaison Manchester
Comfortable stay
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Manchester City Centre

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.
