Civic Quarter
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.
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.
Manchester Christmas Market
During your visit to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Manchester Christmas Market. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater 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 spend time at St Mary's The Hidden Gem. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket
Snowdonia, Chester & North Wales from Manchester
Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket
Bridgewater: Royal Horticultural Society Garden Ticket
Top hotels in Civic Quarter
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Clean room central
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
The Alan
Great location, although i bet its very noisy into the night on weekends. Staff good. Breakfast great. Strange rooms such as wooded floors, poorly laid out bathroom and noisy ac. But overall, good spot to stay in Manchester. Would stay again.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Wilde Manchester City Centre
Very well situated and clean and comfortable and well equipped. Staff friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Motel One Manchester St. Peter's Square
All the staff were friendly, the whole place was very clean and beautifully presented. I will definitely stay again
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
TRIBE Manchester Airport
room
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
Clean, nice and great staff
Reviewed on Feb 7, 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
Travelers come to Chinatown for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Manchester Art Gallery and Imperial Chinese Archway while you're in town.
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
If you're spending some time in Gay Village, Canal Street and Alan Turing Memorial are top sights worth seeing.
First Street
When in First Street, you can plan a visit to Old Trafford and Bridgewater Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
