The Instituto Cervantes occupies a building on Deansgate between Liverpool Road and Tonman Street.  The building sits in front of the Higher Campsfield Market and linked to it by a glazed arcade.  The building was designed by George Meek and opened in 1882 as a Free Library.  On one end of the building is the Instituto Cervantes which offers Spanish courses and cultural activities.  At the other end is Dimitiri's Mediterranean Restaurant.