Central Retail District Travel Guide
Manchester
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Popular places to visit
Royal Exchange Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Royal Exchange Theatre on your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
Old Trafford
Cheer on soccer players during an exhilarating match and tour this 75,000-capacity stadium, home to one of Britain’s greatest soccer teams.
Trafford Centre
During your trip to Manchester, you can enjoy retail therapy at Trafford Centre. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Heaton Park
Explore the great outdoors at Heaton Park, a lovely green space in Manchester. Experience the area's fascinating museums and entertainment choices.
Etihad Stadium
Catch an event at Etihad Stadium during your trip to Manchester. 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 lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium
Bridgewater: Royal Horticultural Society Garden Ticket
From Manchester: Yorkshire Sightseeing Day Trip
Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour
Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester
Top hotels in Central Retail District
Motel One Manchester-Royal Exchange
Great location, room clean, staff helpful, thoroughly recommend
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Rex – Formerly Hotel Gotham
The hotel bar is quite a nice place to be and I love the character of the property and the interior decor.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
TRIBE Manchester Airport
Parking extremely poor, very far to walk with suitcase in the dark alone. Even though paid at front desk I had extreme difficulty leaving and they tried to charge me a further $60. Towels smelled stale
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
a&o Manchester City Centre
Slow and annoying check in process - not user friendly. They need to improve that because almost 10mins to check in through a slow online questionnaire platform isnt great. The hotel is a maze.. with a lack of signage. No kettle or even hairdryer which are basics! Good location.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
Clean good sized oom. Unfortunately i was in the ground floor behind the shuttle bus parking and entrance so was noisy. Perfect position and shuttle buses that run regularly. Have stopped here numerous times. Recommend
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Helpful staff throughout
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Retail District
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.
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.
Manchester City Centre
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Manchester City Centre. Check out top attractions like Manchester Art Gallery and St. Peter's Square, and jump on the metro at St Peters Square Station or Mosley Street Station to see more of the city.
Spinningfields
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Spinningfields. You might want to make time for a stop at Manchester Opera House or People's History Museum.
Northern Quarter
Northern Quarter is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Market Street and Affleck's Palace.
Gay Village
While visiting Gay Village, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Street and Napoleon's Casino.
