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
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
Canal Street

Canal Street

3/5(2 reviews)

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

Piccadilly Gardens

3.5/5(11 reviews)

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

Piccadilly Gardens
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 lively bars and its entertainment choices.

Manchester Palace Theatre
Manchester Opera House

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

Small-Group Derbyshire, the Peak District & Poole's Cavern

Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester

NZ$127
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
interior of hard rock cafe in Manchester

Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience

NZ$60
per traveller
86% of travellers recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket

Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket

NZ$35
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket
Luggage Storage in Manchester

Luggage Storage in Manchester

NZ$15
per adult
Luggage Storage in Manchester
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

NZ$135
per adult
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Manchester City Walking Tour

Manchester City Highlights Walking Tour

NZ$32
per adult
Manchester City Highlights Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Manchester City Centre Hotel Deals

The Alan

The Alan

4 out of 5
18 Princess Street Manchester England
The price is NZ$190 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
NZ$190
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,135 reviews)
Close location to parking building, friendly staff, spacious rooms, good menu.

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

The Alan
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate

YOTEL Manchester Deansgate

4 out of 5
John Dalton House Manchester England
The price is NZ$114 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
NZ$114
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,211 reviews)
We didn’t eat at the hotel however we enjoyed a lovely stay. The hotel has a modern look and has a convenient location.

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

5 out of 5
Oxford Street Manchester England
The price is NZ$277 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$277
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Manchester. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,277 reviews)
Room was very nice as were the staff

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre

4 out of 5
Charles Street Manchester England
The price is NZ$141 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
NZ$141
21 Dec - 22 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,395 reviews)
Check in was very easy, the staff very friendly, room was very clean and welcoming. Just what we needed after our journey.

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$335 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
NZ$335
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,156 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel
Malmaison Manchester

Malmaison Manchester

4 out of 5
1-3 Piccadilly Manchester England
The price is NZ$174 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$174
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Perfect in every way.

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Malmaison Manchester
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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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