Bristol Old City Travel Guide

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A historic stone building with arched windows and a tower.
A historic stone building with arched windows and a tower, surrounded by a grassy area with autumn leaves and a tree with red leaves.
A narrow indoor shopping corridor with glass-fronted shops on both sides.
A historic stone building with large arched windows and a metal gate.
A stone tower with a clock, surrounded by trees and a paved pathway.

Stay near popular Bristol Old City attractions

A narrow street with a jewelry shop on the left and a sign for St Nicholas Markets on the right.

St Nicholas Market

8.4/10 (52 reviews)
Bristol’s oldest market is still very much alive with merchants and shoppers. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday are the best days to visit.
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Things to do

Picture 1 for Activity Bristol: Brunel's SS Great Britain Experience Entry Ticket

Explore Bristol's Iconic Victorian Steamship

฿986
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Explore Bristol's Iconic Victorian Steamship
St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour

St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour

฿269
per adult
St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour
Bristol: Blackbeard to Banksy Guided Walking Tour

Bristol: Blackbeard to Banksy Guided Walking Tour

฿583
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bristol: Blackbeard to Banksy Guided Walking Tour
Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour

Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour

฿628
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour
Fully guided Bristol Ghost Tours

Fully guided Bristol Ghost Tours

฿762
per adult
Fully guided Bristol Ghost Tours
Wild West Wine and Cider Experience

Wild West Wine and Cider Experience

฿986
per adult
Wild West Wine and Cider Experience
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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
The price is ฿4,071 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿4,071
฿4,885 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,404 reviews)
"A terrible hotel which I will never visit again. The parking permit they provided did not work at the time of exit and I ended up paying around 60 pounds from my pocket. Despite sending repeated emails with the receipts, no response or refund yet!"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Clayton Hotel Bristol City
Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday

Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday

4 out of 5
Broad Street Bristol England
The price is ฿3,070 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿3,070
฿3,684 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday
Harbour Hotel Bristol

Harbour Hotel Bristol

4 out of 5
53-55 Corn St Bristol England
The price is ฿4,325 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿4,325
฿5,190 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 in ...
Harbour Hotel Bristol
Brooks Guesthouse Bristol

Brooks Guesthouse Bristol

4 out of 5
Exchange Ave, off St Nicholas Street Bristol England
The price is ฿2,256 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿2,256
฿2,707 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
Brooks Guesthouse Bristol
Apex City of Bath Hotel

Apex City of Bath Hotel

4 out of 5
1 James Street West Bath England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,370 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿6,370
฿7,644 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,941 reviews)
"Nice central location - double bedroom not great with two single beds joined rather than a proper bed and room seemed to incorporate lots of accessibility equipment which wasn’t what we wanted or needed and impacted the rooms look unfortunately."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Apex City of Bath Hotel
Mollie's Bristol

Mollie's Bristol

4 out of 5
Cribbs Causeway Bristol England
The price is ฿2,789 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿2,789
฿3,347 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,079 reviews)
"This is one of my favourite hotels ever! Very clean, modern, and everything you need from being away from home. Beautiful products from cowshed branded my Mollies. Definitley recommend. Please can you bring one to London soon"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Mollie's Bristol
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Where to stay in Bristol Old City

Find the best Bristol Old City areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Bristol Old City
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A modern shopping mall with a glass ceiling and various stores.

Bristol City Centre

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.

A suspension bridge over a river, surrounded by lush greenery and a cloudy sky.
Photo by Nic Trott
Open Photo by Nic Trott

Clifton

Travellers come to Clifton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Clifton Observatory and All Saints Clifton while you're in town.

A harbor with colorful boats docked, a church spire, and historic buildings in the background.

Bristol Floating Harbour

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.

A historic cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture, including pointed arches and a tall spire.

Redcliffe

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

A river with boats, a cityscape, and hot air balloons in the sky.

Harbourside

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

Bristol Old City Travel Guide