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.
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 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.
Manchester Christmas Market
During your visit to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Manchester Christmas Market. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
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.
Manchester Central Library
This neoclassical domed library – built for the people, and stocked by the people – is one Manchester's pride and joys.
Activities
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
MANCHESTER: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Our pick of the best Civic Quarter Hotel Deals
a&o Manchester City Centre
Room was nice, could have been cleaner. Carpet was grubby, but overall good value for money for a budget hotel
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Excellent room. Nice bar. Perfect for what we needed.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Wilde Manchester City Centre
clean room and good service. fast check in process
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Motel One Manchester-St. Peter's Square
The room was clean and the bed comfortable. The space was very small but functional and tasteful.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
The Alan
Great central location, and very helpful staff. The food was good, but difficult to navigate with the ordering process and general communications requirement through WhatsApp. Overall, decent property, but lower scoring based on our expectation compared to the price point.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Forty Seven Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted
Great place for the stay
Reviewed on 8 May 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 King Street Manchester 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.
