Manchester City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Albert Square featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a city
National Football Museum showing street scenes, modern architecture and a city
People\'s History Museum featuring interior views
Museum of Science and Industry showing aircraft and interior views
Manchester City Centre

Popular places to visit

Deansgate

Deansgate

3/5(1 review)

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.

Deansgate
Canal Street

Canal Street

3/5(2 reviews)

During your visit to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Canal Street. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

Canal Street
AO Arena

AO Arena

4/5(15 reviews)

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

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

Piccadilly Gardens

3.5/5(11 reviews)

Kick back and relax at Manchester’s most popular green space and transport hub, and marvel at the city’s most controversial architecture.

Piccadilly Gardens
Manchester Arndale

Manchester Arndale

3.5/5(21 reviews)

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 entertainment choices.

Manchester Arndale
Manchester Palace Theatre

Manchester Palace Theatre

4/5(5 reviews)

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

Manchester Palace Theatre

Activities

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

AU$15
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom
Manchester Rail Tour from London with Manchester City FC Stadium Tour

Manchester Rail Tour from London with Manchester City FC Stadium Tour

AU$344
per adult
Manchester Rail Tour from London with Manchester City FC Stadium Tour
Private Italian Dinner with a Romantic Night Experience

Private Italian Dinner with a Romantic Night Experience

AU$98
per adult
Private Italian Dinner with a Romantic Night Experience
From Manchester: Lake District Including Lake Cruise & Train

Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Cream Tea

AU$156
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Cream Tea
Small-Group Derbyshire, the Peak District & Poole's Cavern

Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester

AU$102
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Italian Afternoon Tea Experience in Manchester

Italian Afternoon Tea Experience in Manchester

AU$49
per adult
Italian Afternoon Tea Experience in Manchester
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Our pick of the best Manchester City Centre Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
25 Aytoun Street, Manchester, England
The price is AU$170 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
AU$170
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,425 reviews)
"Would recommend"

Reviewed on 26 Jan. 2025

Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly
Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly
4 out of 5
London Road, Manchester, England
The price is AU$175 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$175
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (415 reviews)
"The hotel is very good, conveniently located close to the station & shopping. Our room is lovely with a great bathroom and is extremely clean and comfortable. Staff on reception and the bar were excellent."

Reviewed on 31 Jan. 2025

Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly
Britannia Hotel Manchester
Britannia Hotel Manchester
3 out of 5
35 Portland Street, Manchester, England
The price is AU$76 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
AU$76
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in our reviews. ...
6.2/10 (2,333 reviews)
Functional
"Functional and clean"

Reviewed on 31 Jan. 2025

Britannia Hotel Manchester
The Alan
The Alan
4 out of 5
18 Princess Street, Manchester, England
The price is AU$137 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$137
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (927 reviews)
Gorgeous communal spaces but shabby hotel room
"The stay was good. Staff were polite and helpful at check in, although they take and hold £50 during your stay which they release when you check out. It's not a problem but did take a few days to land back in my account and felt unnecessary. The downstairs area of the hotel is impeccable. It looks ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jan. 2025

The Alan
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
4 out of 5
Charles Street, Manchester, England
The price is AU$141 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$141
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,037 reviews)
"Overall really enjoy my time at this hotel, staff were helpful and presented well, the room was lovely decorated and clean however only bad thing was there was hair near the kettle and bit of black mould in the shower. Also due to the location it’s wonderful of you enjoy night life but if you are ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jan. 2025

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
4 out of 5
John Dalton House, John Dalton Street, Manchester, England
The price is AU$108 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
AU$108
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Manchester. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the bar and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"It was amazing stay would recommend to stay there again"

Reviewed on 31 Jan. 2025

YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
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Other neighbourhoods around Manchester City Centre

Chinatown showing night scenes, a city and street scenes

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.

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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

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

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