Northern Quarter Travel Guide
Manchester
Visit Northern Quarter
Popular places to visit
Old Trafford
Catch an event at Old Trafford during your trip to Manchester. Attend a football match or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Trafford Centre
During your trip to Manchester, you can enjoy retail therapy at Trafford Centre. Experience the area's fascinating museums and entertainment choices.
Etihad Stadium
Catch an event at Etihad Stadium during your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Heaton Park
Explore the great outdoors at Heaton Park, a lovely green space in Manchester. Experience the area's fascinating museums and entertainment choices.
Deansgate
During your trip to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Deansgate. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
AO Arena
Catch an event at AO Arena during your trip to Cheetham Hill. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.
Top hotels in Northern Quarter
Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG
Breakfast is excellent!
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Britannia Sachas Hotel
Always a good stay at this hotel Great room, comfortable bed And the staff are amazing
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Hotel Manchester City Centre by IHG
Breakfast was great loads of vegan options. Rooms large and you have a fridge. Good location to city centre
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Malacuna Manchester
Cheap dorm accommodation and pretty much what you would expect apart from no drawer. Thankfully I only stayed 1 night but otherwise I wouldn’t feel safe leaving my luggage. Central location, 10 mins walk to either train station. But very loud outside until the early hours.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
easyHotel Manchester
Great location. Small room but they tell you exactly the size so there’s no surprises. Has everything you need and nothing you don’t. Was very clean when we arrived. Great little hotel for a cheap stay
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
TRIBE Manchester Airport
Excellent in every department
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northern Quarter
NOMA
NOMA might not have many top sights, but National Football Museum and Printworks are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Piccadilly
If you're spending time in Piccadilly, check out sights like Market Street or Rochdale Canal and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Picadilly Gardens Station or Mosley Street Station.
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.
Gay Village
While visiting Gay Village, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Street and Alan Turing Memorial.
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.
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.
