Manchester City Centre Travel Guide
Manchester
Visit Manchester City Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
AO Arena
Catch an event at AO Arena during your trip to Cheetham Hill. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
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.
Manchester Palace Theatre
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 Opera House
Catch a show at one of the city’s most interesting and charming venues for concerts, musicals and theater.
Things to do
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester
SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium
The Tales from the Dales & Brontë Country from Manchester
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise
Top hotels in Manchester City Centre
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Great location. Easy check in, nice room, good shower and toiletries, appreciated the tea/coffee station in the hallway. Shame the bed was not very comfortable!
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Kimpton Clocktower by IHG
The hotel was fantastic Room was perfect Staff were great 10/10
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
Such a good central location, always my go to when i come to manchester. Tried somewhere else the last time i visited in April but the Maldron topped it by far. basically never going to be trying another hotel again
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel
Our favourite hotel in the city. Thankfully the spa was open this time (closed in January when we were there last). Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Staff attentive, makes your stay extra special.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Britannia Hotel Manchester
Perfect location in town, car park short walk away. Hotel bar was lovely. Perfect for what we needed. Walls a bit thin so can hear people in the corridor or next door if they are being loud. But we weren’t spending much time in the hotel other than to sleep so this did not bother us.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
The Alan
Interesting design. Great location for walking to attractions.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
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.
Gay Village
While visiting Gay Village, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Street and Alan Turing Memorial.
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.
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.
Oxford Road Corridor
While visiting Oxford Road Corridor, you might make a stop by sights like Manchester Museum and Contact.
Northern Quarter
Northern Quarter is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Market Street and Affleck's Palace.
Manchester City Centre Travel Guide
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