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

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 statue or sculpture, a city and a monument

Piccadilly Gardens

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

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

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

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package

NZ$5
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package
Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Train Ride

Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Train Ride

NZ$180
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Train Ride
Manchester: City Bus Tour

Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour

NZ$31
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour
Picture 1 for Activity Manchester: Music-Themed City Walking Tour

Manchester: Music-Themed City Walking Tour

NZ$50
per adult
Manchester: Music-Themed City Walking Tour
interior of hard rock cafe in Manchester

Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience

NZ$59
per traveller
86% 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

NZ$193
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
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Our pick of the best Manchester City Centre Hotel Deals

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 NZ$186 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$186
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (816 reviews)
"The hotel was lovely. The breakfast was amazing."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly
Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
25 Aytoun Street, Manchester, England
The price is NZ$195 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$195
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,766 reviews)
Great Hotel
"Excellent hotel. I’d definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre by IHG
Britannia Hotel Manchester

Britannia Hotel Manchester

3 out of 5
35 Portland Street, Manchester, England
The price is NZ$87 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$87
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
6.4/10 (2,196 reviews)
"A so"

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Britannia Hotel Manchester
The Alan

The Alan

4 out of 5
18 Princess Street, Manchester, England
The price is NZ$168 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$168
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,048 reviews)
"Lovely lobby, but feel the rooms don’t match the same standard as the lobby area. Although the rooms were nice & clean, they had the feel of being “spruced up” from something more dated. There were no usb charging ports at all which is something you would expect in this standard of hotel. Breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

The Alan
Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

5 out of 5
Oxford Street, Manchester, England
The price is NZ$264 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$264
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Manchester. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,266 reviews)
"Great environment, great location, great staff"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG
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 NZ$275 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$275
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,080 reviews)
Luxurious Hotel
"Great hotel with great facilities and exceptional experience."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Manchester City Centre

Chinatown which includes night scenes, a city and signage

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 showing heritage architecture, a city and railway items

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

4.5/5(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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