Manchester City Centre Travel Guide

Manchester

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
Manchester City Centre

Popular places to visit

Deansgate

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.

Deansgate
AO Arena

AO Arena

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

AO Arena
Piccadilly Gardens showing a city, a monument and a statue or sculpture

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.

Piccadilly Gardens
Canal Street

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.

Canal Street
Manchester Palace Theatre

Manchester Palace Theatre

You can enjoy a show at Manchester Palace Theatre on your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.

Manchester Palace Theatre
Manchester Opera House

Manchester Opera House

Catch a show at one of the city’s most interesting and charming venues for concerts, musicals and theater.

Manchester Opera House

Things to do

Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Train Ride

Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Train Ride

Rp1.732.210
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Train Ride
Manchester: City Bus Tour

Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour

Rp296.010
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour
Picture 1 for Activity Manchester: Music-Themed City Walking Tour

Manchester: Music-Themed City Walking Tour

Rp482.387
per adult
Manchester: Music-Themed City Walking Tour
interior of hard rock cafe in Manchester

Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience

Rp569.656
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience
North Wales and Caernarfon Castle from Manchester

North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester

Rp1.863.770
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
Manchester: Visit Manchester Pass with Entry Tickets & Tours

Manchester: Visit Manchester Pass with Entry Tickets & Tours

Rp1.769.537
per adult
Manchester: Visit Manchester Pass with Entry Tickets & Tours
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Top hotels in Manchester City Centre

Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly

Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly

4 out of 5
London Road, Manchester, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.459.407 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.459.407
Rp1.777.590 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (829 reviews)
Great spa facilities
"The breakfast was very nice, however the vegetarian option was limited. There could have been mushrooms and vege sausages. Staff were very attentive and friendly. The spa facilities were fantastic and the staff were very polite and professional, would highly recommend them and would definitely be ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Manchester Marriott Hotel 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 Rp2.177.239 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp2.177.239
Rp2.638.989 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,081 reviews)
"Bathrooms need work. The tub looked old, tired and unattractive. Plastic, barely working flusher above the toilet. You have to press long and hard to get it to work. Quite a few of the breakfast items were cheap/ budget quality and not the standard I'd expect from a 5 star hotel. No hotel parking. ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

3 out of 5
Goadsby St Off Swan St, Manchester, England
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.048.435 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.048.435
Rp1.284.424 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
Average stage overall
"Breakfast was average from what can you expect from a budget chain hotel. What it was a bit annoying is that the bed was a bit small for a couple and definitely not comfortable. Not what I expected from a huge chain hotel. Location was excellent and very convenient to walk around the city and on ..."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG
Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

5 out of 5
Oxford Street, Manchester, England
The price is Rp2.079.978 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp2.079.978
Rp2.522.247 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Manchester. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,269 reviews)
Great hotel. Great location. But tricky in hot wea
"Everything was great about our stay. Fabulous room, comfortable bed but it was really warm and there was no way to cool it down. I asked for a fan but they didn’t provide one. Good in the Refuge was fabulous, complimentary drink was a lovely touch. Brrss as least was really good - lots of choice. ..."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre

4 out of 5
Charles Street, Manchester, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.380.866 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.380.866
Rp1.683.341 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,316 reviews)
"Affordable boutique hotel within easy walk of city centre. Large rooms, comfy bed, nice bathroom. Minor issue that the TV only has a handful of channels (not even full Freeview lineup) and lack of a mini fridge even in the King deluxe rooms which would be useful. As others have noted, rooms facing ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
Britannia Sachas Hotel

Britannia Sachas Hotel

3 out of 5
Tib Street, Back Piccadilly, Manchester, England
The price is Rp675.008 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
Rp675.008
Rp836.370 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.4/10 (1,311 reviews)
"Loved the facility. The staff were amazing and location was perfect. Very walkable but my only concern was the safety around the hotel. Since it is in an alley it could feel a little unsafe at night"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Britannia Sachas Hotel
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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
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Gay Village

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

Gay Village
St. Peter\'s Square featuring railway items, a square or plaza and heritage architecture

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
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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
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Oxford Road Corridor

While visiting Oxford Road Corridor, you might make a stop by sights like Manchester Museum and Contact.

Oxford Road Corridor
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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

Manchester City Centre Travel Guide