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.
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
Kimpton Clocktower by IHG
Hotel is fantastic. Great rooms. Great breakfast. Kind staff. Only weak point is Refuge Bar, very cool but long queues
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Treehouse Hotel Manchester
Staff were friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Britannia Hotel Manchester
Comfortable and central position
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Great breakfast and friendly staff. Loved the spanish eggs, sausages and pastries. We liked the modern decour and hanging seats, access to a good bar. The shower was powerful and hot and the room had a modern layout. I didnt like the coffee machine in the corridor, it was the worst coffee i have ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Motel One Manchester Piccadilly
Clean and comfortable room. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
Cheap parking close by good breakfast
Reviewed on 27 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.
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.
