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 acclaimed theatre scene and shops.

AO Arena
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
Canal Street

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
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 fascinating museums.

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

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

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

Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Train Ride

NZ$178
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Train Ride
Manchester: City Bus Tour

Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour

NZ$34
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour
interior of hard rock cafe in Manchester

Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience

NZ$59
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience
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
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

Britannia Hotel Manchester

Britannia Hotel Manchester

3 out of 5
35 Portland Street, Manchester, England
The price is NZ$94 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$94
30 July - 31 July
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 (2,208 reviews)
"This was a single room for one person, it was very clean and comfortable. Staff were very helpful when I asked for advice. I particularly liked night time security at the hotel. As a single women I did feel safe. So all truly appreciated thank you."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Britannia Hotel Manchester
Residence Inn by Marriott Manchester Piccadilly

Residence Inn by Marriott Manchester Piccadilly

4 out of 5
40 Laystall Street, Manchester, England
The price is NZ$162 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$162
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (690 reviews)
Pretty good.
"Bedding comfy. Room decor modern and clean. Just a shame that it was so hot and stuffy and the air con didnt seem to do anything to aid this"

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Manchester 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$164 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$164
18 Aug - 19 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! (1,741 reviews)
Excellent
"Stayed one night for a concert at Coop Live Arena. I cannot recommend highly enough. Literally 2 minute walk from the train station and centre on the door step. From the moment we arrived to when we left every single member of staff were amazing, helpful and could not do more. The room was extremely ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre by IHG
The Alan

The Alan

4 out of 5
18 Princess Street, Manchester, England
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$160 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$160
31 July - 1 Aug
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! (1,037 reviews)
Manchester Hospitality
"Staff with pride in their role and enjoyable to chat with! Thank you Alex and Rochelle and the team."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

The Alan
Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly

Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly

4 out of 5
London Road, Manchester, England
The price is NZ$182 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$182
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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! (753 reviews)
Trip to see Stevie Wonder
"Love the place,very friendly"

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly
Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly

Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly

4 out of 5
260 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, England
The price is NZ$162 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$162
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,751 reviews)
"Booked as it is within easy walking distance of the co-op live arena. Wanted convenient, clean and not overly expensive accommodation which is what I got. Would definitely book again when going to the arena in the future."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly
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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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