Title: Central Retail District Travel Guide: Best of Central Retail District, Manchester Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Central Retail District](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Retail-District-Manchester-Hotels.0-n807202478025601024-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Manchester](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Manchester.d2205.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Manchester](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Manchester.d2205.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Central Retail District Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Central-Retail-District.d807202478025601024.Car-Hire-Guide)[Central Retail District Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Retail-District.d807202478025601024.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Central Retail District Travel Guide ## Manchester ![#BvsCities Amazing city. This is Media City in Salford Quays. Amazing at night. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2205/1922dbfe-e465-4f80-9ab2-a30b3e85db82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#BvsCities Amazing city. This is Media City in Salford Quays. Amazing at night. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2205/1922dbfe-e465-4f80-9ab2-a30b3e85db82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The interior of St Ann's Church. Small compared to the cathedral, but bright and deceptively big. https://www.stannsmanchester.com/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2205/7a68108e-79b0-4b85-bf9d-cf21387bfc18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Manchester, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2205/c4f707a6-076f-4f4a-8142-adcbf4392cca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cold northern town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2205/295d80c9-4bab-4c42-bcf8-764056883f3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Central Retail District Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Manchester travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Manchester.dx2205) --- ### Popular places to visit ![www.alamy.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079193/4cfa10e0-c99a-45df-9289-a351f7709590.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Royal Exchange Theatre You can make plans for a show at Royal Exchange Theatre on your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Exchange-Theatre-Manchester-City-Centre.d6079193.Attraction) ![Old Trafford](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501661/cbc67ce6-f0fa-4f16-b3be-0c60b313adc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Trafford-Old-Trafford.d501661.Attraction) ![Espectacular view of this glamorous mall. Manchester United Kingdom ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6004296/6f7f5745-d025-4c23-b79a-c3fffd94e5a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Trafford Centre During your trip to Manchester, you can enjoy retail therapy at Trafford Centre. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Trafford-Centre-Trafford-Park.d6150911.Attraction) ![Manchester Skyline and Manchester Sport City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079153/83348eff-419d-4895-80fb-3810e95fc311.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Etihad Stadium Catch an event at Etihad Stadium during your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Etihad-Stadium-Bradford.d6079153.Attraction) ![www.alamy.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507970/388ef7cd-e275-4da2-9571-bdfa384a886a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Heaton Park Explore the great outdoors at Heaton Park, a lovely green space in Manchester. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Heaton-Park-Manchester.d507970.Attraction) ![www.alamy.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054109/ed999ec5-4aa4-4fe7-a360-0463e8cbcb4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Deansgate During your trip to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Deansgate. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Deansgate-Manchester-City-Centre.d6054109.Attraction) ### Things to do ![interior of hard rock cafe in Manchester](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/208950/1323b4d8-8426-415b-9649-6406df842dff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience £26 per traveller **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hard-rock-cafe-manchester-dining-experience.a208950.activity-details) ![Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47062969/42efbc89-f346-457d-9d87-03e865ecebd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket £49 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/manchester-alcotraz-immersive-cocktail-experience-ticket.a47062969.activity-details) ![Visit Caernarfon Castle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4087133/fbfa90f8-21ee-4848-b269-ea036e62a752.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester £58 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/north-wales-caernarfon-castle-full-day-tour-from-manchester.a4087133.activity-details) ![MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2931592/60e7a6a2-35a7-4eb5-90e1-2ad867ccdc1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour £50 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip-tour.a2931592.activity-details) ![Manchester City Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48091135/1187ffbd-f371-4baf-a9ed-62c4f5e6183a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Manchester City Highlights Walking Tour £14 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/manchester-city-highlights-walking-tour.a48091135.activity-details) ![MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1997150/95abac96-b6da-48cd-b64d-e20cad902af4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip £59 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip.a1997150.activity-details) [See all activities in Manchester](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Manchester.d2205.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Central Retail District ![Motel One Manchester - Royal Exchange](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18170000/18168100/18168070/ff45102d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Motel One Manchester - Royal Exchange 11-15 Cross Street Manchester England £61 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,079 reviews) Staff was lovely room was very clean everything you need really for a city break the bar is open till late and you don't have to have alcohol you can have tea and coffee the hotel is in a great place for everything you need to do i will be returning for my next trip Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=18168070&PinnedHotelID=18168070&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=807202478025601024) ![BrewDog DogHouse Manchester](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66600000/66594500/66594438/fff190f8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BrewDog DogHouse Manchester 20 Fountain St Manchester England £122 9 Mar - 10 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (421 reviews) Excellent as always Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=66594438&PinnedHotelID=66594438&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=807202478025601024) ![Hotel Gotham](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9730000/9726700/9726657/91740a57_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Gotham 100 King Street Manchester England £140 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) Friendly staff, lovely spotless room Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=9726657&PinnedHotelID=9726657&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=807202478025601024) ![TRIBE Manchester Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104100000/104090600/104090506/ffff562f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### TRIBE Manchester Airport Chicago Avenue Manchester England £85 20 Feb - 21 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions The Runway Visitor Park and Quarry ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,592 reviews) Seamless check in Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=104090506&PinnedHotelID=104090506&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=807202478025601024) ![Treehouse Hotel Manchester](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91710000/91703200/91703156/ffbcc4bd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Treehouse Hotel Manchester Blackfriars Street Manchester England £103 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Old Trafford and Trafford ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (600 reviews) Huge room (studio suite), amazing design and great location. Very clean, and great price. Only minor thing was the lights in living room half didn’t work when I reported it no one came to fix it. I would still definitely recommend and will be back. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=91703156&PinnedHotelID=91703156&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=807202478025601024) ![Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/17900/17821/88034f54_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport by IHG Ringway Road Manchester England Fully refundable £84 17 Feb - 18 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,195 reviews) Room was spotless and staff were very nice and helpful. I must say that the room we had on the ground floor felt really quite cool despite the ac on at 29 deg. The cold air came from the windows despite them all being closed. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=17821&PinnedHotelID=17821&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=807202478025601024) [See all 3,980 properties in Central Retail District](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=807202478025601024) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Central Retail District hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=807202478025601024&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=807202478025601024&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=807202478025601024&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=807202478025601024&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=807202478025601024&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=807202478025601024&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Central Retail District ![Magnificent Cathedral under extensive renovations. Estimated completion date is set at 2024.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2205/04b738de-ff6f-46e8-b37d-67fe834af4f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Civic Quarter While you're in Civic Quarter, take in top sights like Manchester City Hall and jump on the metro at St Peters Square Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Civic-Quarter.dx807349619013783552) ![Chinatown showing night scenes, a city and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150935/19ef2738-1842-4832-8893-48eadccaa71e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Chinatown 4/5(465 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Chinatown.dx6150935) ![Albert Square featuring a city, street scenes and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079131/e4184c0d-ac56-4edc-9012-d682aa91c372.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Manchester City Centre 4/5(2,171 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Manchester-City-Centre.dx6192111) ![People\'s History Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079189/229f87da-15be-4a57-bb20-9020c08df8d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Spinningfields.dx6274120) ![Piccadilly Gardens which includes rides](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507969/c21a3642-7101-4317-878b-d83689dbb2f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Northern Quarter 4/5(353 area reviews) Northern Quarter is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Market Street and Affleck's Palace. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Northern-Quarter.dx6150995) ![Just in case the bar names don't give it away, there are now these handy little street signs too. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2205/149cdcd5-8293-4858-be28-5b1a0dda735c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gay Village While visiting Gay Village, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Street and Alan Turing Memorial. 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