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 acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.
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.
Manchester Central Library
Head away from the busy city centre and relax in one of Manchester’s most culturally significant buildings.
Things to do
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket
MANCHESTER: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Snowdonia, Chester & North Wales from Manchester
Bridgewater: Royal Horticultural Society Garden Ticket
Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour
Top hotels in Civic Quarter
a&o Manchester City Centre
Check in was painful with the need to scan s Qr code and fill in a form when all our details are already on the system when we booked. No tea making facilities in rooms. Staff wete great but big queues due to mobile registration. What happens if there is someone who doesn't do mobile qr codes?
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Clean and vibrant property in the heart of manchester
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
Wilde Manchester City Centre
Great, centrally located for all of Manchester venues restaurants etc. The check in member of staff was helpful, knowledgeable and good fun. A credit to this great hotel.
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
Motel One Manchester-St. Peter's Square
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Reviewed on May 10, 2026
The Alan
Great central location, and very helpful staff. The food was good, but difficult to navigate with the ordering process and general communications requirement through WhatsApp. Overall, decent property, but lower scoring based on our expectation compared to the price point.
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Forty Seven Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted
Great place for the stay
Reviewed on May 8, 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 King Street Manchester 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 O2 Ritz Manchester, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
