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Popular places to visit
Royal Exchange Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Royal Exchange Theatre on your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
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.
Trafford Centre
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Trafford Centre, a favourite shopping spot in Manchester. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Etihad Stadium
Catch an event at Etihad Stadium during your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.
Heaton Park
Explore the great outdoors at Heaton Park, a lovely green space in Manchester. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
Piccadilly Gardens
Watch the world go by and take a look at Manchester’s most controversial architecture at the city’s busiest green space and transport hub.
Things to do
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket
Murder Detective Self-Guided Tour in Manchester
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour
Top hotels in Central Retail District
Motel One Manchester - Royal Exchange
Polite staff lovely room
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hotel Gotham
Room was spotless with lots of quirky features - would definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
BrewDog DogHouse Manchester
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and had some very nice touches like a record player and a guitar in the rooms as standard. Rooms were very clean and although we were beside a busy area the noise did not come into the room. Great location only a 10 minute walk from Piccadilly ...
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
Adequate for a one night sleepover.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
TRIBE Manchester Airport
Hotel was very new which was lovely. Hotel staff at check in was brilliant. Rooms are a bit small but as you only are normally staying for 1 night was adequate.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Treehouse Hotel Manchester
Beautiful rooms and a fantastic view of Manchester
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Retail District
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.
Chinatown
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.
Manchester City Centre
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.
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.
Northern Quarter
Northern Quarter is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Market Street and Affleck's Palace.
Gay Village
While visiting Gay Village, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Street and Alan Turing Memorial.
