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

Piccadilly Gardens showing a statue or sculpture, a city and a monument

Piccadilly Gardens

3.5/5(11 reviews)

Kick back and relax at Manchester’s most popular green space and transport hub, and marvel at the city’s most controversial architecture.

Piccadilly Gardens
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
Canal Street

Canal Street

3/5(2 reviews)

During your visit to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Canal Street. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly 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)

Take in a musical or some theatre at the city’s most charming performing arts venue.

Manchester Opera House

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$119
per adult
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Visit Caernarfon Castle

North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester

AU$139
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
interior of hard rock cafe in Manchester

Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience

AU$52
per traveller
86% of travellers recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience
Picture 1 for Activity Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Train Ride

Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise

AU$159
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise
Manchester City Walking Tour

Manchester City Highlights Walking Tour

AU$28
per adult
Manchester City Highlights Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Manchester City Centre Hotel Deals

YOTEL Manchester Deansgate

YOTEL Manchester Deansgate

4 out of 5
John Dalton House Manchester England
The price is AU$118 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$118
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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! (1,223 reviews)
Lunch was fab. Recommend to everyone

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Treehouse Hotel Manchester

Treehouse Hotel Manchester

4 out of 5
Blackfriars Street Manchester England
The price is AU$209 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$209
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
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! (471 reviews)
We absolutely loved the hotel. The vibe was so friendly and relaxed and we loved the aesthetic. The bed was so so comfy and the view of the skyline was awesome! We'll be coming back again for sure!

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

Treehouse Hotel Manchester
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre

4 out of 5
Charles Street Manchester England
The price is AU$147 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$147
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,412 reviews)
New hotel, clean and close proximity to Oxford and Piccadilly stations. Nice views of the city from our room. Walking distance to shops and restaurants and tourist areas. The rooms are cleaned everyday and you get 2 free water bottles each day unlike other hotels who only offer coffee and teas. There’s ...

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
Malmaison Manchester

Malmaison Manchester

4 out of 5
1-3 Piccadilly Manchester England
The price is AU$169 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$169
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,037 reviews)
Was a quiet and neat room .. amazing breakfast at chez mal

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Malmaison Manchester
Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

5 out of 5
Oxford Street Manchester England
The price is AU$229 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
AU$229
21 Dec - 22 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Manchester. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,298 reviews)
Great location, great facilties. Only Issue with the temperature of the room, as ceiling height and room was cold.

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG
The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel

The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel

5 out of 5
Free Trade Hall Peter Street Manchester England
The price is AU$290 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$290
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,175 reviews)
Room clean and comfy I enjoyed the choice given at breakfast

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel
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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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