Manchester Accommodations near Salford Quays

Exploring Salford Quays

West of the city centre, the Salford Quays development now fills expanses left by once-prosperous warehouses along the Manchester Ship Canal. Contemporary architecture reigns over the waterfront – the silvery fronts of the Imperial War Museum North and The Lowry arts centre reflect each other over the footbridge. Families flock to the Lowry Mall for factory outlet bargains and films at the Manchester Lowry multiplex cinema.

Accommodations near Salford Quays

There is a range of options for all travelers. The most popular hotel in Manchester is the Riverside Villas, which has been booked 5 times from our Hotels.com verified guests. Our guests also highly recommended Peel Park Quarter (Campus Accommodation) in Manchester as it has been reserved 5 times.

Sightseeing near Salford Quays

- The Lowry Art and Entertainment

This theatre and gallery complex was named after the early 20th century painter, L. S. Lowry, known for his paintings of industrial scenes in North West England. It is the host of a number of activities and shows for families, kids, adults, music, nightlife, theatre, and of course food and drinks.

- Imperial War Museum North

The Museum tells the story of how war has affected the lives of British and the Commonwealth citizens since 1914. Exhibitions and events cover real stories of war from WW1 to the present day. The building itself has won numerous awards; the design concept is a globe shattered into fragments and then reassembled, the fragments representing earth, air and water. In addition to the museum space, the building complex also houses a platform for viewing the canal, a restaurant, cafe and performance space.

Transportation near Salford Quays

The city centre is compact enough to walk around between the main attractions. You can also hop on and off the free city shuttle buses that drive around connecting the 4 main railway stations and bus terminals.