Manchester City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
Snowdonia, Chester & North Wales 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
Top hotels in Manchester City Centre
The Alan
Lovely staff. Comfy beds and spacious room. Good variety at breakfast and good coffee. We observed staff act professionally when dealing with challenging custmers.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Vlean room, great location, helpful staff
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Kimpton Clocktower by IHG
The room and surroundings were beautiful. We had a few drinks in the bar staff were very pleasant, listened to some great funky music with the saxophone guy roaming the floor. A special mention to Tom on reception who we checked in with, he was so welcoming, friendly and he gave us a room with a ...
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
Once again all staff we spoke to were lovely. Lady at check in was brill as was Karl (I think) in restaurant makes a great latte. Little niggle we would like warm plates when having hot breakfast...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel
Honestly the greatest hotel I have stayed in. I will always look to stay here when I come to Manchester. The staff was very kind and the food was very yummy.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Malmaison Manchester
Room spotless and very comfortable, staff very friendly.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
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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.
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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