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 City Hall
Housing various works of art and home to the offices of the City Council, Manchester Town Hall is an impressive Victorian building.
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 Christmas Market
During your visit to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Manchester Christmas Market. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Manchester Central Library
Head away from the busy city centre and relax in one of Manchester’s most culturally significant buildings.
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 top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Civic Quarter
a&o Manchester City Centre
Would have been good if there was coffee in the room and room service.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Great little room. Would definitely recommend!
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
The Alan
Generally ok, but trip was spoilt by 3 fire alarms, one interrupting our breakfast. Our room was very warm, we couldn’t turn the heating down so had to sleep with the window open and listen to traffic noise
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Wilde Manchester City Centre
Absolutely amazing! Clean and Morden room with everything you could think of for a relaxing stay. Brilliant for near by transport services and tourists locations. Kind and friendly staff on hand 24hrs if needed. Will definitely be staying again in the future. Thank you!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Motel One Manchester St. Peter's Square
The staff and place was simply impeccable!
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
TRIBE Manchester Airport
Comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Bar had a bit of life withought being noisy. Good breakfast
Reviewed on 9 Mar 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 Deansgate.
Gay Village
While visiting Gay Village, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Street and Napoleon's Casino.
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.
