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
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 entertainment choices and fascinating museums.

Manchester Christmas Market
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 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

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

AU$5
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom
Small-Group Derbyshire, the Peak District & Poole's Cavern

Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester

AU$145
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
North Wales and Caernarfon Castle from Manchester

North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester

AU$174
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
Luggage Storage in Manchester

Luggage Storage in Manchester

AU$13
per adult
Luggage Storage in Manchester
interior of hard rock cafe in Manchester

Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience

AU$53
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience
Manchester City Walking Tour

Manchester City Highlights Walking Tour

AU$29
per adult
Manchester City Highlights Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Civic Quarter Hotel Deals

The Alan

The Alan

4 out of 5
18 Princess Street, Manchester, England
The price is AU$171 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$171
2 Sept - 3 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! (1,040 reviews)
"Great stay - the team were so friendly, rooms were super stylish and the location was excellent"

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

The Alan
Wilde Manchester City Centre

Wilde Manchester City Centre

4 out of 5
3 Dickinson Street, Manchester, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$152 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$152
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,315 reviews)
"Can’t fault the place. Would definitely return and recommend"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

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

Motel One Manchester St. Peter's Square

3 out of 5
1 Dickinson St, Manchester, England
The price is AU$126 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$126
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,479 reviews)
"Bed was fantastically comfortable."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Motel One Manchester St. Peter's Square
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate

YOTEL Manchester Deansgate

4 out of 5
John Dalton House, John Dalton Street, Manchester, England
The price is AU$124 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$124
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Manchester. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the bar and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,133 reviews)
"Modern hotel that checks all the boxes. Possibly the best hotel shower I’ve ever had. When I’m back in Manchester, I’m staying here again."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Forty Seven Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted

Forty Seven Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted

4 out of 5
47 Peter St, Manchester, England
The price is AU$161 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$161
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Old Trafford and Heaton Park are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (157 reviews)
"Lovely stay! Clean hotel, great location and great room! Staff at front desk and the bar were so welcoming, helpful and lovely! Thank you."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Forty Seven Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted
Roomzzz Manchester City

Roomzzz Manchester City

4 out of 5
36 Princess Street, Manchester, England
The price is AU$133 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$133
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Old Trafford and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,044 reviews)
Manchester Trip
"Staff really helpful and pleasant, room was spacious and clean - we had a room in the basement, which had no view or natural light so that was a downside. Unfortunately the floor boards were creaky but overall it’s a decent place to stay on a budget Free unlimited hot drinks and croissants in the ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Roomzzz Manchester City
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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
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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
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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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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