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Where to stay at Salford Quays

Salford Quays is Manchester’s regenerated waterfront, The Lowry’s theatres and galleries, the Lowry Outlet, the Imperial War Museum North and miles of dockside walks, with MediaCity next door and Old Trafford close by. A modern, spacious base with a direct tram to the centre.

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Why stay in Salford Quays

  • The Lowry’s theatres and galleries, the Lowry Outlet shopping and the Imperial War Museum North on the doorstep
  • Open waterfront with dockside walking and running routes, calmer and greener than the city centre
  • A short hop to Old Trafford for the football and Lancashire Cricket
  • Modern waterside apartments with more space than a city-centre studio, good for leisure or a longer corporate stay
Nearby
The Lowry, Lowry Outlet, Imperial War Museum North, Old Trafford
Getting around
Salford Quays & MediaCityUK Metrolink; roughly 20 minutes by tram to the city centre

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Frequently asked

Staying in Salford Quays, FAQs

Is Salford Quays a good place to stay in Manchester?

Salford Quays is a good base if you want a modern waterfront apartment with more space, easy access to The Lowry, the Lowry Outlet and Old Trafford, and a calmer setting than the city centre. A direct Metrolink tram reaches the centre in about 20 minutes.

How do you get from Salford Quays to Manchester city centre?

The Salford Quays and MediaCityUK Metrolink stops run direct trams into the city centre in around 20 minutes, so you don’t need a car.

Is Salford Quays good for a leisure trip?

Yes, alongside The Lowry and the Imperial War Museum North there is the Lowry Outlet for shopping and a cinema, waterside bars and restaurants, and open dockside walks, with Old Trafford a short walk or tram away.

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The same apartments as the big platforms, at a better price, with no service fee when you book direct with City Superhost.

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