Manchester City Centre Travel Guide
Manchester
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.
AO Arena
Catch an event at AO Arena during your trip to Cheetham Hill. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.
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.
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 Central Convention Complex
Learn about the events happening in Manchester Central Convention Complex during your trip to Manchester. 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
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium
The Tales from the Dales & Brontë Country from Manchester
Top hotels in Manchester City Centre
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
The beds were so comfortable, clean and quiet at night .. no traffic noise .. berry good
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Treehouse Hotel Manchester
Huge room (studio suite), amazing design and great location. Very clean, and great price. Only minor thing was the lights in living room half didn’t work when I reported it no one came to fix it. I would still definitely recommend and will be back.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Motel One Manchester Piccadilly
The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. It's great to be able to leave bags securely after check out, and I also like that there's an option to skip the daily room service. We were able to ask for items such as tea, coffee and toilet rolls when needed.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Clean room central
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel
We just love it here. We’d go back in a heartbeat. Clean, amenities great, spa amazing, staff can’t do enough for you.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Townhouse Hotel Manchester
Lovely hotel in an ideal city location. Decent breakfast buffet available
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
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 King Street Manchester 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.
