Conference Venues for Hire in City Centre, Manchester

Conference Venues for Hire in City Centre, Manchester

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Top Conference Venues in City Centre

It looks like you have a big conference to plan! If you’re looking for conference venues in the City Centre, you’ve come to the right place! Here at Tagvenue, we list the top locations in downtown Manchester, and we’re sure you will soon find one for your event. Venues here are filled with state-of-the-art equipment, beautiful designs, the finest caterers, and staff that is ready to help. City Centre knows how to host a conference! So don’t wait any longer. Hop to our search bar, set in your requirements, and book your conference venue in just a few clicks!

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Secure One of City Centre's Best Small Conference Venues

Meeting Room 4
from £500
hire fee / per day
Meeting Room 4
47
Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly
(23)
City Centre, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Private space
With attentive service from the hotel's experienced staff, Meeting Room 4 promises a professional and productive environment for hosting successful events.
Clegg Suite
from £350
hire fee / per session
Clegg Suite
48
Townhouse Manchester
(43)
City Centre, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Hotel
Private space
The Townhouse Hotel is located on Manchester’s historic Portland Street, in Manchester’s vibrant city centre. The hotel features 85 en suite bedrooms and a prestigious history dating back to the Industrial Revolution.
Evolve
from £355
hire fee / per session
Evolve
45
50
The Studio Manchester
(42)
Northern Quarter, City Centre
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Function Room in a Conference Centre
Private space
It has enormous potential and can be hired individually or in conjunction with other rooms to host a range of high-quality conferences, product launches and seminars.
Boardroom
from £672
hire fee / per morning
Boardroom
25
30
Chamber Space
(24)
City Centre, Manchester
Boardroom in a Meeting Centre
Private space
Our Boardroom is the perfect space to hold a small conferences or board meetings, as well as presentations, product launches and other corporate activities.
Presentation Space
from £180
hire fee / per hour
Presentation Space
50
30
Colony Fabrica
(1)
City Centre, Manchester
Auditorium / Conference Room in a Coworking Space
Private space
Whether you're hosting a conference, seminar, or product launch, our premium presentation space offers the ideal setting to leave lasting impressions.
The Victoria Suite
from £500
hire fee / per session
The Victoria Suite
30
voco Manchester
(86)
City Centre, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Private space
Professional Meeting Space | Private & Modern | Up to 30 Guests The Victoria Suite is a sleek, professional space designed for focused gatherings, board meetings, training sessions, and presentations.
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Pick from City Centre's Affordable Conference Venues

Executive Boardroom
from £25
per person / per day
Executive Boardroom
16
16
Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre
(31)
City Centre, Manchester
Boardroom in a Hotel
Private space
The Executive Boardroom us located on Canalside terrace level, is fully airconditioned and perfect for those VIP meetings with its fixed boardroom layout.
Gallagher
from £25
per person / per day
Gallagher
20
22
Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre
(31)
City Centre, Manchester
Hotel
Private space
With an unrivalled meetings and events offering, whether it be a small board meeting, conference for 140 delegates or a Summer BBQ for 300, we have a range of flexible and spacious rooms each featuring the latest cutting-edge
Ryder
from £25
per person / per day
Ryder
20
20
Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre
(31)
City Centre, Manchester
Hotel
Private space
All rooms lead out to a large breakout area with direct access to the impressive terrace overlooking the canal. At Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre, we understand that there is no such thing as a standard event.
John Logie Baird Suite&Atrium
from £350
hire fee / per session
John Logie Baird Suite&Atrium
290
410
Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel
(43)
Castlefield, City Centre
Function Room in a Hotel
Private space
E
Eniko G.
“The hotel and the venue was really good. It has good energy overall.”
Large Events Space
from £250
hire fee / per day
Large Events Space
88
The University of Law - Manchester Campus
City Centre, Manchester
Meeting Room in a University / Academic Building
Private space
Equipped to handle a spectrum of occasions, from corporate conferences to educational seminars, it features modular furniture arrangements, high-quality screens, and an impeccable sound system to cater to your auditory requirements.
Meeting Room 4
from £600
hire fee / per session
Meeting Room 4
35
30
The Lowry Hotel
(5)
City Centre, Manchester
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Private space
Looking for a beautiful and contemporary meeting space in Manchester? We are proud to present Meeting Room 4 at The Lowry Hotel. This space brings a bright and airy atmosphere with floor-to-ceiling windows that let in plenty
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Hotels with Conference Facilities in City Centre

Event 1 + 2
from £40
per person / per day
Event 1 + 2
80
The Alan
(16)
Chinatown, City Centre
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Private space
G
Georgia R.
“Beautiful hotel with a great space for workshops and masterclasses”
The Storehouse
from £1000
hire fee / per day
The Storehouse
120
150
Whitworth Locke Hotel Manchester
(36)
City Centre, Manchester
Event Space in a Hotel
Private space
The Storehouse is located within, Whitworth Locke, a stylish and modern apart-hotel located in Manchester. Set within a former cotton mill, this beautiful building dates back to the 19th century.
Edgerton Suite
from £450
hire fee / per day
Edgerton Suite
40
Manchester Conference Centre & Pendulum Hotel
(45)
City Centre, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Training Room in a Hotel
Private space
Conference room suitable for training, meetings, team building, exams and small exhibitions. This room is located at the front of the hotel on the 6th floor separate from the main conference area.
Halle Suite
from £100
per person / per session
Halle Suite
400
420
The Edwardian Manchester
(17)
City Centre, Manchester
Hall in a Hotel
Private space
Next to Manchester Central and conference quarter, close to Deansgate and linked to Manchester's rail stations by free shuttlebus. This 5 star hotel has 20 fully equipped meeting rooms and 1 spectacular event room.
Meeting Rooms 3, 5 & 7
from £500
hire fee / per day
Meeting Rooms 3, 5 & 7
45
Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly
(23)
City Centre, Manchester
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Private space
Meeting Rooms 3, 5 & 7 at the Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly are well-suited to larger business events and celebrations. In our spacious meeting rooms, you are capable of hosting a great meeting, lunch or dinner.
Piccadilly Event Space
from £25
per person / per day
Piccadilly Event Space
70
80
Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre
(31)
City Centre, Manchester
Event Space in a Hotel
Private space
Named after the Historic Piccadilly Station, the busiest station in Manchester. The Piccadilly Event Space is located on the Ground floor of the hotel.
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Conference Venues for Hire in City Centre, Manchester

FAQs about Top Conference Venues in City Centre

Prices of conference venues in City Centre average around £40 per person. The exact costs depend on the room size, audiovisual equipment (such as projectors or microphones), or high-speed Wi-Fi. Additional services, such as catering or on-site coordinators, may cost extra. Flexible configurations for presentations, workshops, or networking, along with amenities such as parking or dedicated breakout rooms, will also affect the price. See usual price ranges in City Centre, based on Tagvenue data:

Prices of conference venues in City Centre
From £35 to £42 per person
From £450 to £950 hire fee per day
From £350 to £1200 hire fee per event

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated August 2025), the best options include:

The earlier you book your conference venue, the better. To get the best price on your venue, it’s recommended that you book it at least three months prior to your event date. For bigger events, secure your venue even up to a year in advance. This way, you’ll ensure that the venues you’re interested in are available on the dates and times that you need them, as well as you’ll give yourself plenty of time to plan accordingly.

Manchester’s City Centre offers a wide range of conference venues, and you will surely be able to find one for your event. Among the most popular are specially designed conference rooms, which focus on hosting large conferences. Hotels with function rooms will be perfect for a few-day event. Halls and museums are also great places for conferences, as they are designed to accommodate large groups. Refurbished warehouses make for a great professional venue if you’re looking for something unique. Some restaurants will also have separate board rooms, where you can host a small seminar or a hybrid conference.

Your Guide to Hiring Conference Venues in City Centre

Manchester is a bustling city that is filled with thriving businesses and organisations. The city centre area is a popular place to host conferences and retreats alike. If you’re in need of a conference room in Manchester city centre, you’ve come to the right place.

Not sure how much you should expect to pay for a conference venue in Manchester city centre? We’ve got your back! Here are the two most common pricing models:

  • Conference venues typically use the hire fee pricing structure. Most venues charge a hire fee for a half day or full day, depending on how long you need the venue for. The cost in Manchester city centre ranges from £45/ hour for a small meeting room, up to £1500/day for a big conference room.
  • The per person or per delegate pricing structure is also used occasionally for conference venues. This price structure is commonly used by hotel venues. The per person cost city centre area ranges from £30-£80 per person.

Still a bit baffled on where exactly you should organise your conference? Here are the three most popular locations for conferences in Manchester city centre:

  • Windmill Street – Windmill Street hosts some of the largest conference centres in the city of Manchester – making it one of the most popular areas to host retreats and conferences.
  • Manchester Central Library Area – The Manchester Library is a beautiful landmark in the centre of Manchester. There are numerous hotels in the area that offer meeting rooms and conference packages.
  • Sackville Street – There are several large conference venues on and around this street. This location is close to Mancunian Way, making it easily accessible for all who are attending the conference.

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Verified Reviews of Conference Venues in City Centre

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Eniko G.
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Booked John Logie Baird Suite at Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel
5.0
The hotel and the venue was really good. It has good energy overall. We had enough space and we were completely separated from other guests and other events.
SP
Stuart P.
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Booked Cotton Theatre at Manchester Conference Centre & Pendulum Hotel
4.6
Very professional approach to the conference arrangements, good food and drinks. We felt in good hands
RA
Rio A.
Verified review
Booked Cotton Theatre at Manchester Conference Centre & Pendulum Hotel
4.9
I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the excellent service we received during our recent event at your venue. The venue itself was fantastic, and the staff were incredibly helpful throughout. A special thank you to Lucy and her team for their outstanding support. We were thoroughly impressed and would definitely book again in the future. I would also highly recommend your venue to others. Thank you once again for making our event a success!
NC
Natalie C.
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Booked John Logie Baird Suite at Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel
5.0
The venue was beautiful and the staff were amazing from start to finish. Would highly recommend and will be booking again in the future
A
Annalea
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Booked The Portland Suite at voco Manchester
4.7
Very helpful and attentive on the day and in the run up to the event. Flexible and accommodating. Fantastic space, great natural light flooding the space. Perfect size venue. Delicious food. Great facilities.
JP
Jessica P.
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Booked Private Ballroom at Black Dog NQ
5.0
We hired Black Dog Ball Room for a corporate social event. The feed back from our guests was that the venue was perfect, food was great and the staff were even better. In organising the even Emma was a great help, patiant with my delays in providing final details and very responsive at all times.
LD
Laura D.
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Booked Congress at Mercure Manchester Piccadilly
5.0
Fast communication from the events team, bent over backwards to accommodate. Nice, clean space with air con, TV and wifi.
RR
Richard R.
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Booked Rylands at Landmark: Chancery Place, Manchester
4.3
Staff at Landmark on the 10th floor were friendly and accommodating. Nice big meeting room with a good view, with a good TV for presentations. Good coffee facilities. All felt high quality.