Civic Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Civic Quarter
Popular places to visit
St. Peter's Square
St. Peter's Square may now be a peaceful space overlooked by historical buildings – but it was once the site of an atrocity that shook Manchester and Britain.
Manchester City Hall
Admired for its stunning Victorian Gothic exterior, it's the lesser-known, but equally majestic, halls inside that make the Town Hall an enthralling experience.
Albert Square
A fine square to observe one of Manchester's finest buildings – or a great gathering place for football triumph. Either way Albert Square is bound to please.
Manchester Christmas Market
During your visit to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Manchester Christmas Market. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Manchester Central Library
This neoclassical domed library – built for the people, and stocked by the people – is one Manchester's pride and joys.
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.
Activities
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket
Explore Manchester Self Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide
Our pick of the best Civic Quarter Hotel Deals
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
It's one of my favourite hotels in not just Manchester but the UK
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Wilde Manchester City Centre
Lovely hotel and very clean but the info isn’t very accurate on Expedia site. It said there would be a minibar in the room as well as robes which it didn’t have. It stated 1 king bed and 1 double bed for the 4 of us but it was 1 bed and a sofa bed which pulled out to 2 singles. I think maybe this ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Motel One Manchester St. Peter's Square
Great for the price in the centre of Manchester. Staff were nice. I liked that the reception was managed 24/7, made me feel safe! Bar area was decent. Rooms & Communal areas very clean. Enough lifts for the amount of rooms (honestly this is a big win… had so many issues in other hotels in Manc where ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
The Alan
Room was clean and well equipped, the bed was comfy though the pillows were too big for me. The breakfast was excellent value.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
TRIBE Manchester Airport
Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport
Communication between staff is very poor.
Reviewed on 30 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 People's History Museum.
Gay Village
While visiting Gay Village, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Street and Alan Turing Memorial.
First Street
First Street might not have many top sights, but Old Trafford and O2 Ritz Manchester are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
