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 top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic 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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable 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 lively bars and its acclaimed theatre scene.

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

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

Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester

NZ$143
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
The Manchester City Stadium Tour

The Manchester City Stadium Tour

NZ$60
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
The Manchester City Stadium Tour
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$136
per adult
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Colosseum in Rome

Rome: Best of Rome Pass

NZ$210
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Rome: Best of Rome Pass
MANCHESTER: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

MANCHESTER: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

NZ$159
per adult
MANCHESTER: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
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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$212 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$212
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (913 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly
Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

5 out of 5
Oxford Street, Manchester, England
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$220 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$220
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,296 reviews)
A lovely night away
"The room is lovely, and the bar downstairs is excellent even though it gets a little bit busy. We shall be eating breakfast shortly."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

3 out of 5
Goadsby St Off Swan St, Manchester, England
The price is NZ$148 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$148
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,050 reviews)
Nice hotel - spot on for what I needed.
"Absolutely spot on for what I needed. 11am checkout was brilliant meant I didn’t have to rush the next morning. Mackie Mayor by the hotel is brilliant, food was amazing. Can recommend the steak! Can recommend the suggested car park. I missed the turning the first time but once found it was absolutely ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG
The Alan

The Alan

4 out of 5
18 Princess Street, Manchester, England
The price is NZ$408 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$408
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,093 reviews)
"Well located close to amenities. Excellent breakfast."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

The Alan
voco Manchester City Centre by IHG

voco Manchester City Centre by IHG

4 out of 5
59 Portland St, Manchester, England
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$178 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$178
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 bar ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,574 reviews)
Good hotel in great location
"Good hotel in great location. Nice room and breakfast"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

voco Manchester City Centre by IHG
Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central

Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central

4 out of 5
56 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$165 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$165
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,058 reviews)
"Bath could do with regrouping it had some mould, and there was quite a lot of noise in the night (an alarm was going off). Room was clean and comfy and staff very nice"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central
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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

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