Bristol Old City Travel Guide

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Castle Park featuring a park, wild flowers and heritage architecture
Castle Park showing autumn leaves, heritage architecture and a park
St Nicholas Market which includes interior views and markets
Bristol Old City
Bristol Old City

Popular places to visit

St Nicholas Market showing markets, interior views and food

St Nicholas Market

4/5(28 reviews)

Bristol’s oldest market is still very much alive with merchants and shoppers. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday are the best days to visit.

St Nicholas Market
Castle Park featuring a park, wild flowers and heritage architecture

St. Peters Church

4/5(8 reviews)

This ruined 12th-century church stands as a World War II memorial and features a garden filled with varieties of medicinal plants.

St. Peters Church
Cabot Circus Shopping Centre which includes interior views and shopping

Cabot Circus Shopping Centre

4.5/5(491 reviews)

Discover new fashion trends, watch the latest releases from Hollywood and play a round of miniature golf at this modern retail mall.

Cabot Circus Shopping Centre
University of Bristol

University of Bristol

4/5(169 reviews)

Wander between campus buildings and architectural landmarks, visit museums, catch a theater show and admire outdoor art displays at this city center university.

University of Bristol
Bristol Hippodrome Theatre featuring performance art, interior views and theatre scenes

Bristol Hippodrome Theatre

4.5/5(85 reviews)

This historic theater offers a wide variety of entertainment, from West End productions and Broadway shows, to traditional pantomimes and opera.

Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
Clifton Suspension Bridge which includes a sunset, a bridge and a river or creek

Clifton Suspension Bridge

4.5/5(370 reviews)

Both striking and practical, this bridge has long been the symbol of the city of Bristol.

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Things to do

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

฿97
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom
Bristol: St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Tour

Bristol: St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Tour

฿547
per adult
Bristol: St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Tour
Bristol private pub hopping and sightseeing with local guide

Bristol private pub hopping and sightseeing with local guide

฿4,093
per adult
Bristol private pub hopping and sightseeing with local guide
Bristol Banksy Street Art Graffiti Exploration Game

Bristol Banksy Street Art Graffiti Exploration Game

฿265
per adult
Bristol Banksy Street Art Graffiti Exploration Game
Hidden time capsule

St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Walking Tour

฿547
per adult
St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Walking Tour
Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Bristol

Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Bristol

฿2,123
per adult
Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Bristol
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Top hotels in Bristol Old City

Clayton Hotel Bristol City

Clayton Hotel Bristol City

4 out of 5
Broad Street, Bristol, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,191 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,191
฿3,829 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Great location, lovely quiet room."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Clayton Hotel Bristol City
Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel

Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel

4 out of 5
Broad Street, Bristol, England
The price is ฿2,128 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿2,128
฿2,554 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
Great location and lovely staff.
"Room was a good size, clean and ready on time. The room was in good condition but the bathroom was a little worn with a few cosmetic bits missing. The air con was quick to kick in which was much appreciated! All the staff we encountered were very helpful, friendly and professional. Great location ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel
Harbour Hotel Bristol

Harbour Hotel Bristol

4 out of 5
53-55 Corn St, Bristol, England
The price is ฿3,760 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿3,760
฿4,512 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (926 reviews)
Lovely break away
"From the moment we arrived the staff were very friendly and helpful, they upgraded our room to superior which was so lovely! They even helped take bags to our room and showed us the way there. I liked that someone stayed on reception late at night and asked for peoples room number and names for added ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Harbour Hotel Bristol
Brooks Guesthouse Bristol

Brooks Guesthouse Bristol

4 out of 5
Exchange Ave, off St Nicholas Street, Bristol, England
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly guesthouse in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (929 reviews)
Great stay
"Receptionist was very welcoming,polite,professional and helpful. Room was clean and spacious. Great outside area and the sound of the water feature was very soothing. Great stay overall. (Pic is of how i left the room not how i received.) Thanks alot"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

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Apex City of Bath Hotel

Apex City of Bath Hotel

4 out of 5
1 James Street West, Bath, England
The price is ฿4,158 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿4,158
฿4,989 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,401 reviews)
"Lovely modern hotel, great central location. Helpful friendly staff too!"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Apex City of Bath Hotel
Celtic Manor Resort

Celtic Manor Resort

5 out of 5
Chepstow Road, Coldra Wood, Newport, Wales
The price is ฿3,868 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿3,868
฿4,641 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,293 reviews)
"This is a gem of a place! Thoroughly enjoyed the stay and the experience. Great staff who are welcoming! Definitely coming back again!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Celtic Manor Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Bristol Old City

Cabot Circus Shopping Centre featuring shopping and street scenes as well as a small group of people

Bristol City Centre

4/5(90 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Bristol City Centre. Make a stop by St Nicholas Market or Old Vic Theatre while you're exploring the area.

Bristol City Centre
St. Mary Redcliffe Church showing a bay or harbour

Bristol Floating Harbour

4/5(657 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Bristol Floating Harbour. Make a stop by We The Curious or Millennium Square while you're exploring the area.

Bristol Floating Harbour
St. Mary Redcliffe Church featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Redcliffe

Redcliffe is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to St. Mary Redcliffe Church and Banksy Graffiti Thekla while you're in town.

Redcliffe
Wills Memorial Building showing night scenes and a city

Canon's Marsh

While visiting Canon's Marsh, you might make a stop by sights like We The Curious and Millennium Square.

Canon's Marsh
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Harbourside

Harbourside is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to We The Curious and Millennium Square while you're in town.

Harbourside
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Southville

Historical sites and theatres are just a few things travellers like about Southville. A stop by Tobacco Factory Theatre is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Southville

Bristol Old City Travel Guide