Manchester City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
National Football Museum showing street scenes, modern architecture and a city

Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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Piccadilly Gardens

3.5/5(11 reviews)

An open space of fountains, broad paths, busy Mancunians – and a controversy over a wall.

Piccadilly Gardens
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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
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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 lively bars and its entertainment choices.

Manchester Palace Theatre
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Manchester Opera House

4.5/5(2 reviews)

The Manchester Opera House has seen much drama, in its time – and not so much opera – but remains a glorious palace of entertainment.

Manchester Opera House

Activities

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From Manchester: Lake District Tour

NZ$139
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Manchester: Lake District Tour
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Manchester Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Sightseeing Tour

NZ$31
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Manchester Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Sightseeing Tour
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Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District

NZ$121
Per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District
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Craft Beer Tour around Manchester

NZ$82
Per adult
Craft Beer Tour around Manchester
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Manchester: The Coronation Street Experience

NZ$78
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Manchester: The Coronation Street Experience
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Craft Brews of Manchester - A Private Beer Tour

NZ$1,095
Per adult
Craft Brews of Manchester - A Private Beer Tour
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Our pick of the best Manchester City Centre Hotel Deals

Britannia Hotel Manchester
Britannia Hotel Manchester
3 out of 5
35 Portland Street, Manchester, England
The price is NZ$70 per night from 6 Jun to 7 Jun
NZ$70
per night
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
5.8/10 (2,090 reviews)
Decent location
"Room of fifth floor. Bathroom access via a set of stairs (which also led to additional single bed). Decent location in relation to Piccadilly train station and AO Arena about twenty min walk. Would use again."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

Britannia Hotel Manchester
Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly
Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly
4 out of 5
260 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, England
The price is NZ$158 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$158
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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 breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Live Gig
"Fantastic stay at a hotel that was very convenient for attending an event at a local arena. Staff were very welcoming and attentive."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
4 out of 5
John Dalton House, John Dalton Street, Manchester, England
The price is NZ$150 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$150
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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 breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (804 reviews)
"Clean, very convenient and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Motel One Manchester St. Peter's Square
Motel One Manchester St. Peter's Square
3 out of 5
1 Dickinson St, Manchester, England
The price is NZ$122 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$122
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (882 reviews)
"Friendly check-in desk, comfortable room, great location"

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

Motel One Manchester St. Peter's Square
Britannia Sachas Hotel
Britannia Sachas Hotel
3 out of 5
Tib Street, Back Piccadilly, Manchester, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$70 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
NZ$70
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6/10 (1,262 reviews)
"Great stay, free upgrade to an executive room so had a giant tv and a window which I’ve never had here before"

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2024

Britannia Sachas Hotel
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 NZ$174 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$174
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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! (1,240 reviews)
"Clean new quiet"

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre, an IHG Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Manchester City Centre

Chinatown showing night scenes, a city and street scenes

Chinatown

3.5/5(12 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.

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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 King Street Manchester 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

4.5/5(12 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

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