Civic Quarter Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

St. Peter\'s Square showing heritage architecture, a city and railway items
Manchester City Hall featuring interior views and heritage architecture
Manchester City Hall which includes heritage architecture and interior views
St. Peter\'s Square featuring heritage architecture, a city and night scenes
Albert Square featuring a fountain, heritage architecture and street scenes

Popular places to visit

St. Peter\'s Square showing a city and heritage architecture as well as an individual male

St. Peter's Square

The site of the infamous Peterloo Massacre and home to a number of heritage-listed buildings, this square at the heart of the city is filled with history.

St. Peter's Square
Albert Square featuring a square or plaza, a city and heritage architecture

Albert Square

4/5(25 reviews)

This large square is one of Manchester’s most popular meeting spots, and the location for festivals, markets and football victory parades.

Albert Square
Manchester Christmas Market

Manchester Christmas Market

During your visit to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Manchester Christmas Market. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.

Manchester Christmas Market
Manchester City Hall which includes interior views, heritage architecture and an administrative building

Manchester City Hall

Housing various works of art and home to the offices of the City Council, Manchester Town Hall is an impressive Victorian building.

Manchester City Hall
St Mary's The Hidden Gem

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.

St Mary's The Hidden Gem
Old Trafford

Old Trafford

4.5/5(29 reviews)

Cheer on soccer players during an exhilarating match and tour this 75,000-capacity stadium, home to one of Britain’s greatest soccer teams.

Old Trafford

Activities

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

Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester

AU$111
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

AU$101
per adult
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Visit Caernarfon Castle

North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester

AU$164
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
Manchester City Walking Tour

Manchester City Highlights Walking Tour

AU$28
per adult
Manchester City Highlights Walking Tour
Luggage Storage in Manchester

Luggage Storage in Manchester

AU$13
per adult
Luggage Storage in Manchester
Murder Detective Self-Guided Tour in Manchester

Murder Detective Self-Guided Tour in Manchester

AU$11
per adult
Murder Detective Self-Guided Tour in Manchester
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Our pick of the best Civic Quarter Hotel Deals

YOTEL Manchester Deansgate

YOTEL Manchester Deansgate

4 out of 5
John Dalton House Manchester England
The price is AU$113 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
AU$113
18 Jan - 19 Jan
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! (1,256 reviews)
Room was nice

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
The Alan

The Alan

4 out of 5
18 Princess Street Manchester England
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! (1,191 reviews)
Excellent location Friendly staff Great service Superb breakfast

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

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The Alan
Motel One Manchester St. Peter's Square

Motel One Manchester St. Peter's Square

3 out of 5
1 Dickinson St Manchester England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$123 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
AU$123
12 Jan - 13 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,571 reviews)
Room was comfy and spotless, helpful staff

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Motel One Manchester St. Peter's Square
Wilde Manchester City Centre

Wilde Manchester City Centre

4 out of 5
3 Dickinson Street Manchester England
The price is AU$166 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
AU$166
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,388 reviews)
It was a great, super central hotel that was so clean, great quality appliances and really comfortable beds.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Wilde Manchester City Centre
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport

Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport

4 out of 5
Outwood Lane Manchester England
The price is AU$177 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$177
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,225 reviews)
Nice room and hotel

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
Treehouse Hotel Manchester

Treehouse Hotel Manchester

4 out of 5
Blackfriars Street Manchester England
The price is AU$216 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$216
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Old Trafford and Trafford ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (556 reviews)
room was well equiped and spotless.

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Treehouse Hotel Manchester
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Other neighbourhoods around Civic Quarter

Albert Square featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a city

Manchester City Centre

4/5(54 area reviews)

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.

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.

Chinatown
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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
People\'s History Museum

Spinningfields

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Spinningfields. You might want to make time for a stop at Manchester Opera House or Deansgate.

Spinningfields
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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
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First Street

First Street might not have many top sights, but Old Trafford and Bridgewater Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

First Street

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