Manchester City Centre Travel Guide

Manchester

Albert Square featuring a city, street scenes and a square or plaza
National Football Museum which includes a city, street scenes and modern architecture
People\'s History Museum showing interior views
Museum of Science and Industry which includes interior views and aircraft
Manchester City Centre

Popular places to visit

AO Arena

AO Arena

4.5/5(234 reviews)

Catch an event at AO Arena during your trip to Cheetham Hill. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

AO Arena
Deansgate

Deansgate

4/5(111 reviews)

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.

Deansgate
Canal Street

Canal Street

4/5(64 reviews)

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.

Canal Street
Piccadilly Gardens showing a city, a monument and a statue or sculpture

Piccadilly Gardens

4/5(211 reviews)

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.

Piccadilly Gardens
Manchester Palace Theatre

Manchester Palace Theatre

4.5/5(110 reviews)

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 Palace Theatre
Manchester Opera House

Manchester Opera House

4/5(91 reviews)

Catch a show at one of the city’s most interesting and charming venues for concerts, musicals and theater.

Manchester Opera House

Things to do

Small-Group Derbyshire, the Peak District & Poole's Cavern

Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester

Rp1.218.345
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Snowdonia, Chester & North Wales 1-day tour from Manchester

Snowdonia, Chester & North Wales from Manchester

Rp1.660.445
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Snowdonia, Chester & North Wales from Manchester
Small-Group Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District Day Tour

Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester

Rp1.712.993
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester
SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium

SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium

Rp441.927
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium
The Tales from the Dales & Brontë Country from Manchester

The Tales from the Dales & Brontë Country from Manchester

Rp1.262.649
per adult
The Tales from the Dales & Brontë Country from Manchester
Visit Caernarfon Castle

North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester

Rp1.528.469
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
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Top hotels in Manchester City Centre

The Alan

The Alan

4 out of 5
18 Princess Street Manchester England
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,131 reviews)
Room was good everything needed for overnight stay. Would be nice to have charging points by bedside table. Would have like blinds on windows rather than keeping curtains closed during daytime due to neighbouring buildings.

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

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The Alan
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate

YOTEL Manchester Deansgate

4 out of 5
John Dalton House Manchester England
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.133.552 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
Rp1.133.552
Rp1.386.669 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,212 reviews)
Vlean room, great location, helpful staff

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

5 out of 5
Oxford Street Manchester England
The price is Rp2.145.591 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
Rp2.145.591
Rp2.601.117 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Manchester. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,283 reviews)
Our room was beautiful. Clean and huge with all the comforts. Staff were friendly and welcoming. We will certainly return. Thank you.

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre

4 out of 5
Charles Street Manchester England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.371.711 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
Rp1.371.711
Rp1.672.460 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,389 reviews)
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

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel

The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel

5 out of 5
Free Trade Hall Peter Street Manchester England
The price is Rp2.626.056 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
Rp2.626.056
Rp3.177.675 total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,156 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel
Malmaison Manchester

Malmaison Manchester

4 out of 5
1-3 Piccadilly Manchester England
The price is Rp1.449.099 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
Rp1.449.099
Rp1.765.326 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
Room spotless and very comfortable, staff very friendly.

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Manchester City Centre

Chinatown showing night scenes, a city and street scenes

Chinatown

4/5(465 area reviews)

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.

Chinatown
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Gay Village

While visiting Gay Village, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Street and Alan Turing Memorial.

Gay Village
St. Peter\'s Square featuring railway items, a square or plaza and heritage architecture

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.

Civic Quarter
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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.

Central Retail District
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Oxford Road Corridor

While visiting Oxford Road Corridor, you might make a stop by sights like Manchester Museum and Contact.

Oxford Road Corridor
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Northern Quarter

4/5(353 area reviews)

Northern Quarter is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Market Street and Affleck's Palace.

Northern Quarter

Manchester City Centre Travel Guide