Civic Quarter Travel Guide
Manchester
Visit Civic Quarter
Popular places to visit
St. Peter's Square
Feel the tide of history at this central square, the site of the famous Peterloo Massacre and home to several impressive heritage-listed civic buildings.
Manchester City Hall
This impressive Victorian building is home to precious works of art as well as the offices and halls of the City Council.
Albert Square
This public gathering place for football victory parades, festivals and a popular European-style Christmas market is surrounded by Victorian architecture.
Manchester Christmas Market
During your visit to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Manchester Christmas Market. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
St Mary's The Hidden Gem
Find out about the history of Manchester when you take a trip to St Mary's The Hidden Gem. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Manchester Central Library
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city center and enjoy the excellent resources at one of the most iconic and culturally significant buildings in the city.
Things to do
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket
Manchester: "The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience" Entry Ticket
Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket
Top hotels in Civic Quarter
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Yes,room was clean and spotless.amenities was accessible.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 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
The Alan
Great stay and location
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Wilde Manchester City Centre
Lovely room, kitchen area very handy, milk in the fridge. Good quality items, thought had gone into them. Comfy bed, clean. Positioning of some furniture a little strange eg table and chair in front of full length mirror but it's a small room, you can move it to suit. It was quiet ish. The pipe work ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Motel One Manchester St. Peter's Square
Room was clean, shower not very warm or powerful but cheap and cheerful 😀
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
TRIBE Manchester Airport
Lovely hotel, so good for the airport, nice and friendly staff, good food.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Civic Quarter
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gay Village
While visiting Gay Village, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Street and Napoleon's Casino.
First Street
First Street might not have many top sights, but Old Trafford and Deansgate Locks are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
