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
Copthorne Hotel Manchester Salford Quays

Copthorne Hotel Manchester Salford Quays

4 out of 5
Clippers Quay, Salford Quays Salford England
The price is ฿2,101 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
฿2,101
฿2,521 total
23 Feb - 24 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! (1,068 reviews)
The staff were all helpful

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

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

AC Hotel by Marriott, Manchester Salford Quays

4 out of 5
17-19 Trafford Road Salford England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,275 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿2,275
฿2,730 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (1,009 reviews)
Lovely

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

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

Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter

4 out of 5
30 Chapel Street Salford England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,346 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿2,346
฿2,815 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (690 reviews)
Hotel smashing all round and staff superb

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter
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! (513 reviews)
Beautiful apartment in a great location. Staff were really friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 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! (82 reviews)
Yes great location and superb accommodation

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

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! (1,210 reviews)
The room was great. Lovely ambience. Breakfast was great. The living room TV however was a disappointment cos it was not smart. That definitely needs improvement. However, overall it was a good experience.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 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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Things to do

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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