Manchester City Centre Travel Guide

Manchester

Albert Square featuring a city, street scenes and a square or plaza
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

Popular places to visit

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AO Arena

4.5/5(234 reviews)

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

AO Arena
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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
View from the footpath along Rochdale canal in the Castlefield area in the center of Manchester, England towards a historic steel railway bridge

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
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Manchester Arndale

4/5(635 reviews)

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 fascinating museums.

Manchester Arndale
View of Manchester Central Convention Complex and Peterloo Massacre Monument, Manchester, Lancashire, England

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 acclaimed theatre scene.

Manchester Central Convention Complex

Things to do

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

Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester

Rp1.260.998
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket

Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket

Rp343.908
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket
Small-Group Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District Day Tour

Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester

Rp1.772.963
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester
Manchester: "The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience" Entry Ticket

Manchester: "The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience" Entry Ticket

Rp1.352.706
per adult
Manchester: "The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience" Entry Ticket
Visit Caernarfon Castle

North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester

Rp1.329.779
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium

SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium

Rp457.398
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium
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Top hotels in Manchester City Centre

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre

4 out of 5
Charles Street Manchester England
The price is Rp1.289.913 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp1.289.913
Rp1.575.212 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,511 reviews)
Room was spacious and clean

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate

YOTEL Manchester Deansgate

4 out of 5
John Dalton House Manchester England
The price is Rp1.077.919 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp1.077.919
Rp1.320.819 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (1,292 reviews)
Friendly staff

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Treehouse Hotel Manchester

Treehouse Hotel Manchester

4 out of 5
Blackfriars Street Manchester England
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Old Trafford and Trafford ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (616 reviews)
Clean room, quirky features, incredibly helpful staff - car park handy - brilliant location!

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

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Treehouse Hotel Manchester
Motel One Manchester Piccadilly

Motel One Manchester Piccadilly

3.5 out of 5
34 London Road Manchester England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.137.031 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
Rp1.137.031
Rp1.391.725 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,763 reviews)
Swift check in, friendly reception staff

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Motel One Manchester Piccadilly
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 Rp2.563.892 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp2.563.892
Rp3.103.987 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,244 reviews)
Great hotel, lovely staff, amazing spa only wish I could of tried the restaurant but next time.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel
Novotel Manchester Centre

Novotel Manchester Centre

4 out of 5
21 Dickinson Street Manchester England
The price is Rp851.257 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp851.257
Rp1.048.797 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

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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
Magnificent Cathedral under extensive renovations. Estimated completion date is set at 2024.

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
Just in case the bar names don't give it away, there are now these handy little street signs too.

Gay Village

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

Gay Village
#BvsCities Amazing city. This is Media City in Salford Quays. Amazing at night.

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
Piccadilly Gardens which includes rides

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
People\'s History Museum

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.

Spinningfields

Manchester City Centre Travel Guide