Civic Quarter
Manchester
Visit Civic Quarter
Popular places to visit
St. Peter's Square
Feel the tide of history at this central square, the site of the famous Peterloo Massacre and home to several impressive heritage-listed civic buildings.
Albert Square
This public gathering place for football victory parades, festivals and a popular European-style Christmas market is surrounded by Victorian architecture.
Manchester City Hall
This impressive Victorian building is home to precious works of art as well as the offices and halls of the City Council.
Manchester Christmas Market
During your visit to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Manchester Christmas Market. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
Manchester Central Library
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city center and enjoy the excellent resources at one of the most iconic and culturally significant buildings in the city.
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.
Things to do
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket
Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour
Murder Detective Self-Guided Tour in Manchester
Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Top hotels in Civic Quarter
a&o Manchester City Centre
When checking in, I was told I had been allocated a room in the adjoining building, which as someone who had just had spinal surgery, the extra walking didn’t suit me at all. After they found me a room in the main building, I discovered it had an extra 2 beds in it, which left not a lot of room space. ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Great!
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Motel One Manchester-St. Peter's Square
As always very friendly and helpful staff. Clean room. Only downside was a faint drain smell in the bathroom which was probably due to local weather issues
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Wilde Manchester City Centre
Beautiful clean apartments in the heart of Manchester the staff are outstanding especially Nathen
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
The Alan
It’s been a while since I stayed at the Alan. It’s alright but has bizarre elements that take the edge off it being better. My upgraded room had a large aircon unit bolted to the ceiling that made a strange noise every so often despite not being on, the lead on the kettle isn’t long enough so you ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Forty Seven Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted
All staff were friendly and helpful . All the decor in the hotel is very tasteful and the room was extremely nice. The bath robes were really good and the high end toiletries gave it a luxurious feel. Despite a room being on the corner so facing 2 main roads the room was surprisingly quiet . We had ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Civic Quarter
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.
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.
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.
Spinningfields
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Spinningfields. You might want to make time for a stop at Manchester Opera House or People's History Museum.
Gay Village
While visiting Gay Village, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Street and Alan Turing Memorial.
First Street
First Street might not have many top sights, but Old Trafford and O2 Ritz Manchester are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
