Our hotel teams are experts when it comes to their cities and love to give our guests insider tips on their city’s hidden gems and the best things to see and do. So in response to this research, we asked our Manchester team to create a short video on how to see the best of their city in just 36 minutes on foot or just a short car ride from the hotel!
Their top tips are:
The Gift: King Street is the shopping mecca for a high-end, big-brand experience. (5 min taxi, 11 min walk)
The Caffeine Fix: Visit North Tea Power, the first café in Manchester to offer a 'tea espresso'. (5min taxi, 16 min walk)
The View: Enjoy fantastic views from Harvey Nichols, Manchester’s 2nd floor restaurant and balcony. (8 min taxi, 17 min walk)
The Stroll: Take a walk along the Deansgate Locks, the route is very atmospheric at night and extremely close to Manchester's nightlife. (2 min taxi, 4 min walk)
The Cocktail Bar: Using molecular drink-making techniques, the cocktails at The Alchemist, one of the best bars in the city, are sure to tickle your taste buds. (3 min taxi, 10 min walk)
The Theatre: Situated in the heart of Manchester, the Royal Exchange is an award-winning theatre with a history spanning five decades. (6 min taxi, 14 min walk)
If you want to explore beyond the city, there’s lots to see and do just a short drive or train journey away. Here’s our pick of the best things to see and do near Manchester.
For more recommendations, make sure you have a chat with our front desk team who will be happy to offer their tips and advice.
Looking for fun things to do in Manchester with the kids? This northwest city is brimming with exciting family attractions, ideal for kids and adults. Our top picks for family-friendly attractions in Manchester are:
Whether you’re continuing your adventures or returning home, our hotel in Manchester is perfectly placed for onward trips to some of the UK’s most popular towns and cities. To help plan the next part of your journey, here’s a snapshot of travel times from Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central.
Liverpool: 55 minutes by car via the M62 or 45 minutes by train
Birmingham: two hours by car via the M6 or one hour 35 minutes by train
Leeds: one hour by car via the M62 or 55 minutes by train
Sheffield: one hour 15 minutes by car or 50 minutes by train
Edinburgh: four hours by car or three hours 20 minutes by train
London: four hours 15 minutes by car or just two hours 15 minutes by train
From the whole team here at our hotel in Manchester, we look forward to welcoming you very soon.
