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 fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.

Manchester Christmas Market
Albert Square featuring a square or plaza, a city and heritage architecture

Albert Square

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 lively bars.

St Mary's The Hidden Gem
Old Trafford

Old Trafford

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

AU$5
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package
Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Train Ride

Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Train Ride

AU$174
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Train Ride
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
Small-Group Derbyshire, the Peak District & Poole's Cavern

Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester

AU$127
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Manchester: City Bus Tour

Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour

AU$31
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour
York City Day Trip

York City Day Trip

AU$768
per traveller
York City Day Trip
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$147 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$147
28 Sept - 29 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! (1,091 reviews)
Wonderful hotel in great location
"Stunning hotel and very quirky. A real find, so close to everything. I can’t believe I never knew about it. Will always stay here know when I visit home. Everything about the stay was great but the breakfast is highly recommended!!!"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

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
The price is AU$135 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$135
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,519 reviews)
Great budget stay
"Lovely and comfortable and great price"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Motel One Manchester St. Peter's Square
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$207 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$207
28 Sept - 29 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! (1,356 reviews)
"It was great. Staff lovely and apartment spotless."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Wilde Manchester City Centre
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate

YOTEL Manchester Deansgate

4 out of 5
John Dalton House, John Dalton Street, Manchester, England
The price is AU$129 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$129
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (1,170 reviews)
Just fine
"Easy check in, room was ok but the ceiling was not plastered and there was visible pipes, I’m not sure if it was meant to be like this. The room was clean enough but very minimal"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$165 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$165
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (161 reviews)
"The club I went too was a 2 minute walk away which was superb, but the bar didn’t have any redbulls or the restaurant wasn’t open for food was the only downfall"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

Forty Seven Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted
Roomzzz Manchester City

Roomzzz Manchester City

4 out of 5
36 Princess Street, Manchester, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$153 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$153
28 Sept - 29 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! (1,053 reviews)
"clean room"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 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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