Blackfriars Travel Guide

Salford

River Irwell at Adelphi Looking upstream towards the Adelphi weir.
Photo by Keith Williamson (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
River Irwell at Adelphi Looking upstream towards the Adelphi weir.
Photo by Keith Williamson (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Irwell at Adelphi Looking downstream from the Adelphi footbridge. Having just executed a large meander the river turns to the east and heads for Manchester city centre.
Photo by Keith Williamson (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Popular places to visit

Salford Quays which includes a river or creek, a bridge and a city

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.

Salford Quays
MediaCityUK which includes modern architecture, a city and a river or creek

MediaCityUK

Enjoy a stop at MediaCityUK, an entertaining place to visit in Salford. Attend a football match or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

MediaCityUK
The Lowry Art and Entertainment showing theater scenes, modern architecture and interior views

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 lively bars while you're in the area.

The Lowry Art and Entertainment
A bridge near my uni town of Salford. Taken whilst making a mocumentary about the wildlife of the area.

University of Salford

Explore the campus of University of Salford as part of your travels around Salford. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.

University of Salford
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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.

Ordsall Hall
A bridge near my uni town of Salford. Taken whilst making a mocumentary about the wildlife of the area.

Peel Park

Peel Park is just one of the places to see in Salford, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's lively bars and its entertainment choices.

Peel Park

Top hotels in Blackfriars

Stay Inn Hotel Manchester

Stay Inn Hotel Manchester

3 out of 5
55 Blackfriars Road Salford England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 1.609.980 ₫ per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
1.609.980 ₫
1.931.976 ₫ total
3 Feb - 4 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Salford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (983 reviews)
Ckean room lovely staff

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Stay Inn Hotel Manchester
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport

Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport

4 out of 5
Outwood Lane Manchester England
The price is 2.634.815 ₫ per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
2.634.815 ₫
3.161.778 ₫ total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,234 reviews)
Great stay as usual, asked for a ground floor room and that’s what we got. Food and service are spot on and the beds are sooo comfortable. Everywhere is spotless and clean. The airport shuttle next morning over to the airport was seamless. Will definitely stay here again next trip.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
TRIBE Manchester Airport

TRIBE Manchester Airport

4 out of 5
Chicago Avenue Manchester England
The price is 2.544.992 ₫ per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
2.544.992 ₫
3.053.991 ₫ total
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions The Runway Visitor Park and Quarry ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,542 reviews)
A great hotel for early morning flights, staff very helpful, room was clean, with all that yo need and more. The only bad point is the price in the bar/restaurant, but that is expected.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

TRIBE Manchester Airport
Treehouse Hotel Manchester

Treehouse Hotel Manchester

4 out of 5
Blackfriars Street Manchester England
The price is 3.718.682 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
3.718.682 ₫
4.505.533 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Old Trafford and Trafford ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (593 reviews)
Good service, nice rooms albeit a little small.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Treehouse Hotel Manchester
Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport

4 out of 5
Chicago Avenue Manchester England
The price is 4.055.381 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
4.055.381 ₫
4.866.457 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,897 reviews)
Staff were great. Room was clean and bed was comfortable.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport
Motel One Manchester Piccadilly

Motel One Manchester Piccadilly

3.5 out of 5
34 London Road Manchester England
The price is 1.796.465 ₫ per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
1.796.465 ₫
2.198.873 ₫ total
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,745 reviews)
Great location, lovely staff, would return

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Motel One Manchester Piccadilly
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Other neighbourhoods around Blackfriars

Aerial perspective of Manchester Skyline touched by the morning sunlight

Greengate

While Greengate isn't home to many top sights, AO Arena and National Football Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Greengate

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