Salford Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A modern bridge with a glass underside, a tall tower, and a calm river.
A modern cityscape with a prominent cable-stayed bridge, a tall cylindrical building, and a curved glass building.
A modern bridge with glass railings and a river below.
A modern urban area with a prominent building labeled "BBC" and another building with a sign "The Studios."
A modern building complex with a large digital screen displaying sports event information.

Where to stay in Salford

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A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a construction site, and a prominent tower.

Greengate

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

A calm river with a paved walkway alongside it, a bridge in the distance, and a building on the left.
Photo by Keith Williamson
Open Photo by Keith Williamson

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.

Copthorne Hotel Manchester Salford Quays

Copthorne Hotel Manchester Salford Quays

4 out of 5
Clippers Quay, Salford Quays Salford England
The price is £63 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£63
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,189 reviews)
"Everything good 👍"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Copthorne Hotel Manchester Salford Quays
CitySuites 2 Aparthotel

CitySuites 2 Aparthotel

5 out of 5
New Kings Head Yard Salford England
The price is £149 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£149
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (582 reviews)
"Very poor staff attitude to customers - totally disinterested."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

CitySuites 2 Aparthotel
ibis budget Manchester Salford Quays

ibis budget Manchester Salford Quays

2.5 out of 5
19 Trafford Road Salford England
The price is £37 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£37
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Salford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"A great budget-friendly option, especially if you’re travelling before or after a long flight. The hotel is basic, but everything was clean and well maintained. The rooms are simple yet comfortable, with the shower in a separate cubicle from the toilet, while the sink is located in the main room. ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

ibis budget Manchester Salford Quays
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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! (582 reviews)
"Very poor staff attitude to customers - totally disinterested."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

CitySuites 2 Aparthotel
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,248 reviews)
"Brilliant stay. The only thing that could have been improved was that the blind in the ensuite bathroom was far too see-through given it was directly overlooked by apartments at the back. I ended up not using the bathroom light once it got darker outside as I'm pretty sure guests who do give those ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

CitySuites 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 Salford Quays are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (101 reviews)
"The apartment is clean and tidy with everything you need. Good location for the area with a tram stop right outside. Decent parking included which is a bonus. Friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend staying here and using the letting agent that deal with the property."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Quay Apartments Exchange Quay
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Stay near popular Salford attractions

A modern bridge with a glass underside, a tall tower, and a calm river.

Salford Quays

8.6/10 (585 reviews)
Once a major seaport and home to heavy industry, this precinct is now a dynamic cultural and residential area offering shopping, sport, drama and art.
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Things to do

Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket

Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket

£16
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket
MANCHESTER: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

MANCHESTER: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

£69
per adult
MANCHESTER: Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester

North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester

£81
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour

Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour

£15
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Manchester: Sightseeing Bus Tour
From Manchester: Yorkshire Sightseeing Day Trip

From Manchester: Yorkshire Sightseeing Day Trip

£59
per adult
From Manchester: Yorkshire Sightseeing Day Trip
Explore Manchester Self Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide

Explore Manchester Self Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide

£4
per adult
Explore Manchester Self Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide
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Cities near Salford

Manchester, UK. Photos taken near the Manchester ship canal.

Manchester

A pedestrian bridge with metal railings and a concrete path.

Eccles

A large brick building with a clock tower, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and flower beds.

Swinton

A cityscape at night with illuminated skyscrapers, a highway, and surrounding greenery.

Cheetham Hill

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