Blackfriars Travel Guide
Salford
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Popular places to visit
Salford Quays
Explore the waterfront in Salford with a trip to Salford Quays. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
MediaCityUK
Enjoy a stop at MediaCityUK, an entertaining place to visit in Salford. Attend a football match or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
The Lowry Art and Entertainment
You can get tickets for a performance at The Lowry Art and Entertainment on your trip to Salford. Attend a football match or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
University of Salford
Explore the campus of University of Salford as part of your travels around Salford. Experience the area's fascinating museums and entertainment choices.
Ordsall Hall
You can learn about the history of Salford with a trip to Ordsall Hall. Attend a football match or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Salford Museum and Art Gallery
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Salford Museum and Art Gallery during your trip to Salford. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Top hotels in Blackfriars
Stay Inn Hotel Manchester
Staff were very courteous. 24 hour manned reception. Room clean. Great location being handy for MCR centre
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
TRIBE Manchester Airport
Work ongoing at the hotel. Otherwise everything was just fine for our requirements of an early set off on holiday in the morning.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Manchester Portland By Sunday
accidentally booked two rooms for the same date. One booking was made two days before my trip, and the other booking was made earlier. No one told me that I had booked duplicate rooms when I checked in. I only realized it the next morning. I spoke to the receptionist, and she told me that if I requested ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Motel One Manchester Piccadilly
A very lovely affordable hotel that is ideally located for the city centre. Very easy to find. Room is nice though compact. Bathroom is shower only
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport by IHG
Damp / stale smell when we entered the room. Bed was a standard double, not king size as advertised.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
alright
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Blackfriars
Greengate
While Greengate isn't home to many top sights, Etihad Stadium and AO Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
