Civic Quarter Travel Guide
Manchester
Visit Civic Quarter
Popular places to visit
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.
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 entertainment choices.
Albert Square
This large square is one of Manchester’s most popular meeting spots, and the location for festivals, markets and football victory parades.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Civic Quarter
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Top hotel, happy staff and lovely breakfast
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
The Alan
Great location and friendly staff. Quirky unpainted fresh plaster room! Parking is pricey even with hotel discount
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Motel One Manchester St. Peter's Square
Just what we needed and close to the o2 Ritz for a gig.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Wilde Manchester City Centre
Excellent rooms. Great location. String recommend to stay here
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Novotel Manchester Centre
Everything good. USB ports next to bed didnt work though which was frustrating
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Roomzzz Manchester City
Ideal base for us to tram to Coop arena and back. Lift wasn’t working which wasn’t great seeing as we were on the 4th floor, would stay again though.
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
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.
Gay Village
While visiting Gay Village, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Street and Alan Turing Memorial.
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.
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.
