Explore amazing attractions in Manchester

The Manchester city center is jam-packed with unique, eclectic restaurants, bars, independent shops, and world-class museums and galleries. Venture beyond the center, and the surrounding Greater Manchester boroughs unfold a patchwork of experiences, from quaint market towns and traditional pubs to beautiful green spaces and scenic waterways best explored on foot or by bike. 

With fantastic transport links in and around the city, it is easy to experience all that Manchester has to offer—from iconic sports destinations like Old Trafford and the Etihad Stadium to premier entertainment venues like the AO Arena and Co-op Live.

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Leeds Bradford International Airport

35.22 mi / 56.69 km from the hotel

One of the main airports in the area. Check our "how to arrive" section for more information.

Manchester Airport

9.19 mi / 14.80 km from the hotel

One of the main airports in the area. Check our "how to arrive" section for more information.

Etihad Stadium

1.75 mi / 2.81 km from the hotel

The Etihad Stadium, officially known as the City of Manchester Stadium, is a modern, dynamic football venue and home of Manchester City FC. Catch the atmosphere on match day, enjoy a stadium tour, or visit the club store for a souvenir.

Old Trafford

2.75 mi / 4.43 km from the hotel

Located in Greater Manchester, Old Trafford is a historic football stadium and home of Manchester United FC. Nicknamed "The Theatre of Dreams," it is the largest club football stadium in the UK. Watch a match or enjoy a stadium and museum tour to learn about the club's storied past.

AO Arena

0.15 mi / 0.24 km from the hotel

The AO Arena Manchester is one of the busiest venues in the world and the largest indoor sporting arena in Europe. Attracting over one million visitors each year, the 23,000 capacity arena is a former winner of the industry's prestigious ''International Venue of the Year'' award.

Manchester Arndale Shopping Centre

0.44 mi / 0.70 km from the hotel

As the biggest inner-city shopping center in the country, visitors can enjoy the best shopping, food, drink, and entertainment together under one roof. Find everything that you need to make lasting memories in this incredible city.

Co-op Live

1.63 mi / 2.62 km from the hotel

Co-op Live is the UK’s first purpose-built state-of-the-art-music arena with a maximum capacity of around 23,500 people. Located in Manchester's Etihad Campus, the arena will also include a number of bars, restaurants, and nightclubs.

Manchester Central Convention Centre

0.95 mi / 1.53 km from the hotel

Manchester Central is a large complex which can be used for small-scale business meetings, international conferences, and musical events. Located in the heart of the city center, Manchester Central offers a variety of events to choose from.

Castlefield Viaduct

1.14 mi / 1.83 km from the hotel

Immerse yourself in the verdant beauty of Castlefield Viaduct. This Victorian-era steel viaduct once carried heavy rail traffic from Manchester Central Station to the Great Northern Warehouse. Nowadays, Castlefield Viaduct serves as a lush urban garden full of blooming flowers, plants, and trees.

Top picks by travel style

For live music and big nights

  • Catch a headline act at the AO Arena, close enough to walk back after the encore.
  • Take in even bigger shows at Co-op Live, out on the Etihad Campus.

For match-day fans

  • Cheer on the action or take a tour at Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City.
  • Make the trip to Old Trafford, Manchester United's iconic ground, both easy to reach on public transport.

For shoppers and slow wanderers

  • Browse the shops and grab a bite at Manchester Arndale, one of the city's largest retail centers.
  • Take a gentler stroll at Castlefield Viaduct, a Victorian rail bridge reborn as an elevated garden.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nearby attractions
There is plenty to do near Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel. Take a look at our Nearby Attractions page to find out more about everything our hotel has to offer!
Manchester Arndale Shopping Centre is the largest inner-city shopping center in the country.
Castlefield Viaduct, a Victorian steel rail bridge now planted as an urban garden is one of the more unusual things to see in the city.
Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel is in the city center, and Manchester Central Convention Centre is 1.5 kilometers away.
Take the tram or the train. Manchester Victoria station is a few steps from , and rail and Metrolink services sidestep city-center traffic entirely at peak times.