Manchester City Centre Travel Guide
Manchester
Visit Manchester City Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
AO Arena
Catch an event at AO Arena during your trip to Cheetham Hill. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
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.
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 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 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 fascinating museums.
Things to do
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket
Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester
Manchester: "The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience" Entry Ticket
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium
Top hotels in Manchester City Centre
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
Lovely staff & great hotel, in the centre of everything
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Novotel Manchester Centre
- Room was too hot. Air con did not work properly. - No amenities were provided except towels. - Check out was at 12 pm but at 11 am cleaner asked me to leave very rudely. I will give this place max 2 stars.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Clean room, didn’t seem to be finished off though- ceiling and walls weren’t painted
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Motel One Manchester Piccadilly
Clean room, lovely bar and reception area
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Manchester Portland By Sunday
Good location and the room is clean, but that’s is all the good points I can say. The walls are paper thin and the room next door woke me at 04:30 in the morning. The breakfast was also one.of the worst I’ve ever eaten
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel
The hamburger served in my room was very small, cold and tasteless
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
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.
