Manchester City Centre Travel Guide
Manchester
Visit Manchester City Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
AO Arena
Catch an event at AO Arena during your trip to Cheetham Hill. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
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.
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 fascinating museums.
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 fascinating museums.
Things to do
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester
Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise
The Tales from the Dales & Brontë Country from Manchester
SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
Top hotels in Manchester City Centre
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Great
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Treehouse Hotel Manchester
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Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
Outstanding. Our room was upgrade for FREE to a much nicer one. My partner was feeling quite sick in the morning due to a health condition and they let us check out an hour later giving us more time to pack. So considerate. Our tv wasn’t working and the manager came in our rooms and fixed it personally. ...
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Malmaison Manchester
Arrived 11:30 Friday night, check in was smooth, the bar was open till 2 am - very civilised atmosphere.atmosphere
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Kimpton Clocktower by IHG
Nothing was too much trouble for the staff, very friendly and helpful. Hotel was excellent, very nice breakfast
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel
This was my fourth time staying at the hotel. As always, the service was good, the quality and experience was as well. I will be returning again in the future. This is my preferring choice when staying in Manchester.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
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.
Gay Village
While visiting Gay Village, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Street and Alan Turing Memorial.
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.
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.
Oxford Road Corridor
While visiting Oxford Road Corridor, you might make a stop by sights like Manchester Museum and Contact.
Northern Quarter
Northern Quarter is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Market Street and Affleck's Palace.
Manchester City Centre Travel Guide
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