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 fascinating museums 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 entertainment choices.
Manchester Opera House
Catch a show at one of the city’s most interesting and charming venues for concerts, musicals and theater.
Things to do
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester
SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium
The Tales from the Dales & Brontë Country from Manchester
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise
Top hotels in Manchester City Centre
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Well situated hotel in the city centre. The bar downstairs was buzzing and had a great atmosphere. Self service check in so minimal interaction with staff. Compact, modern and clean room with the most comfortable bed ever! A shame no disco lift like they have in Glasgow but would definitely stay ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
Great hotel with modern comfortable rooms. I stayed in an executive room this time but other than being bigger and having robes there wasn't much difference to a standard room. There was a lot of wasted space, room for a couch. Breakfast was good and staff were pleasant and friendly.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Kimpton Clocktower by IHG
Great location, great facilties. Only Issue with the temperature of the room, as ceiling height and room was cold.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel
Lovely, great spa and gym facilities. Room had great storage and space - really nice amneties. Will be back
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Britannia Hotel Manchester
Location is terrific! Hotel is tired--fabulous decor when first built but needs updated loving. Radiiator het comes on at ??? Times and internet was ok on 1st night and nonexistent on 2nd night.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
The Alan
Interesting design. Great location for walking to attractions.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 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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