Salford Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Salford Quays which includes a river or creek, a bridge and a city
Salford Quays which includes a river or creek, a bridge and a city
Salford Quays showing modern architecture, a bridge and city views
Salford Quays featuring a city, a bridge and a river or creek
MediaCityUK featuring a square or plaza, signage and theatre scenes

Where to stay in Salford

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
River Irwell at Adelphi Looking upstream towards the Adelphi weir.

Blackfriars

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Blackfriars and surrounding area, you can visit AO Arena and Aviva Studios.

Blackfriars
Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter

Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter

4 out of 5
30 Chapel Street Salford England
The price is 1.915.154 ₫ per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
1.915.154 ₫
2.298.184 ₫ total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Salford. Enjoy 24-hour room service, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Old Trafford and Trafford Centre ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (673 reviews)
Great place to stay for a city break. Location was near everything, and had easy access to transport. Staff were also really friendly too. I didn’t catch the names of the two women who checked us in and out, but they were great. Room was clean and very nice, plenty of room, will stay here again if ...

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter
AC Hotel by Marriott, Manchester Salford Quays

AC Hotel by Marriott, Manchester Salford Quays

4 out of 5
17-19 Trafford Road Salford England
The price is 1.979.231 ₫ per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
1.979.231 ₫
2.375.077 ₫ total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Salford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
The hotel is in a perfect location for tourist attractions and bars and restaurants. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The bedrooms and bathroom were spotless. The lounge and bar area well designed and decorated to a high standard.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott, Manchester Salford Quays
Copthorne Hotel Manchester Salford Quays

Copthorne Hotel Manchester Salford Quays

4 out of 5
Clippers Quay, Salford Quays Salford England
The price is 1.904.655 ₫ per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
1.904.655 ₫
2.285.586 ₫ total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salford. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,056 reviews)
Clean room. Close to tram stop. Very quiet. Free parking

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Copthorne Hotel Manchester Salford Quays
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
CitySuites 2 Aparthotel

CitySuites 2 Aparthotel

5 out of 5
New Kings Head Yard Salford England
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Salford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (506 reviews)
Easy check-in and great amenities

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

CitySuites 2 Aparthotel
Quay Apartments Exchange Quay

Quay Apartments Exchange Quay

4 out of 5
Waterman Walk Salford England
Stay at this apartment in Salford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Old Trafford and Trafford Centre are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (77 reviews)
Nice stay and clean apartment, however an old floor leak stain as you walk in

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

Quay Apartments Exchange Quay
CitySuites Aparthotel

CitySuites Aparthotel

5 out of 5
16 Chapel Street Salford England
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Salford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,202 reviews)
The location was great. The room was lovely but a couple of things: - The lighting situation in the room was annoying. The light switches were just over complicated. - There were no light bulbs in the bedside lights and we asked for some to be fitted and they never done it. The amenities in the room ...

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

CitySuites Aparthotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Salford

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
80
5 - Excellent 26%
4 - Good
151
4 - Good 48%
3 - Okay
70
3 - Okay 22%
2 - Disappointing
8
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
4
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

There is a lot of regeneration in the area which we personally don’t have an issue with

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Media city was great

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We enjoyed the Lowry Centre and the lively Dockyard pub (Media City)

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Too many cars

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

I am a Salfordian and love returning to my home town, this time for a wedding held at the Lowry Theatre. Excellent venue for a wedding.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great choice of restaurants

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