Barbican Travel Guide

Plymouth

Smeatons Tower showing a lighthouse
Smeatons Tower showing a lighthouse
Smeatons Tower which includes general coastal views and a lighthouse
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Smeatons Tower featuring a lighthouse as well as an individual male

Popular places to visit

Smeatons Tower showing a lighthouse

Hoe Park

After visiting Hoe Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Plymouth. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

Hoe Park
Royal Citadel showing château or palace

Plymouth Dome

Plymouth Dome is just one of the places to see in Plymouth, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars.

Plymouth Dome
Smeatons Tower featuring a lighthouse as well as an individual male

Smeaton's Tower

The centerpiece of Plymouth’s Hoe, this old-fashioned lighthouse is one of the most well-known landmarks in Devon.

Smeaton's Tower
National Marine Aquarium featuring marine life and interior views

National Marine Aquarium

Discover the creatures that live deep in the world’s oceans and learn about the importance of conservation at the largest aquarium in the U.K.

National Marine Aquarium
Royal Citadel showing a statue or sculpture, château or palace and military items

Royal Citadel

This 17th-century stronghold was a bastion of military strength. Explore the walls and fortifications with a guided tour.

Royal Citadel
Plymouth featuring general coastal views and a pool

Tinside Lido

Between the sea and the green cliffs of Plymouth is an art deco swimming pool surrounded by fountains, deck chairs and a café.

Tinside Lido

Things to do

World War II Heritage Tour

World War II Heritage Tour

฿20,793
per adult
World War II Heritage Tour
Plymouth: Self Guided City Walk and Interactive Treasure Hunt

Plymouth: Self Guided City Walk and Interactive Treasure Hunt

฿1,267
per traveller
Plymouth: Self Guided City Walk and Interactive Treasure Hunt
Tintagel castle Tor's Tours

2-Day Tour of King Arthur's Cornwall in Tintagel, Boscastle and Dartmoor from Glastonbury

฿12,913
per adult
2-Day Tour of King Arthur's Cornwall in Tintagel, Boscastle and Dartmoor from Glastonbury
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Top hotels in Barbican

Duke Of Cornwall

Duke Of Cornwall

3.5 out of 5
Millbay Road, Plymouth, England
The price is ฿2,153 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿2,153
฿2,584 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Lovely, Historic Hotel
"We thoroughly enjoyed our one night stay at this comfortable and very reasonable hotel. Staff were polite, decor was tasteful and opulent. It was very clean and the breakfast was very tasty. There was nothing to complain about."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Duke Of Cornwall
Crowne Plaza Plymouth by IHG

Crowne Plaza Plymouth by IHG

4 out of 5
Armada Way, Plymouth, England
The price is ฿3,649 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,649
฿4,379 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"The mattresses were too soft."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Crowne Plaza Plymouth by IHG
Imperial Plymouth

Imperial Plymouth

4 out of 5
Lockyer Street, The Hoe, Plymouth, England
The price is ฿2,857 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿2,857
฿3,428 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star guesthouse in Plymouth. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a computer station. Popular attractions Bowling Green and Plymouth ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (721 reviews)
"Experience was very good room was lovely and clean breakfast was good staff very helpful"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Imperial Plymouth
The Drake Hotel Plymouth

The Drake Hotel Plymouth

4 out of 5
2 Lockyer St, Plymouth, England
The price is ฿3,492 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿3,492
฿4,190 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (245 reviews)
"Good, clean, comfortable accommodation. Near Barbican which is very touristy."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

The Drake Hotel Plymouth
The Grosvenor Plymouth

The Grosvenor Plymouth

3.5 out of 5
7-11 Elliot Street, The Hoe, Plymouth, England
The price is ฿3,247 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿3,247
฿3,896 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (840 reviews)
Comfortable stay
"all good from my brief stay, parking, check all quick, friendly and easy, room clean and comfortable, fan in room plus coffee/ tea. Close to the Hoe which is lovely walk on a summer evening."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

The Grosvenor Plymouth
Fox on the Hoe

Fox on the Hoe

3.5 out of 5
Elliot Terrace, Plymouth, England
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Popular attractions Bowling Green and Drake Statue are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
"It was perfect!"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Barbican

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West Hoe

While West Hoe isn't home to many top sights, Plymouth Pavilions and Theatre Royal, Plymouth are some notable places to visit nearby.

West Hoe
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Beaumont

4/5(43 area reviews)

While Beaumont may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Plymouth Mayflower and National Marine Aquarium.

Beaumont
Plymouth showing boating and heritage architecture

Royal William Yard

Check out the restaurants, seaside views and historical sites while spending some time in Royal William Yard. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Plymouth Pavilions or Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park.

Royal William Yard
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Turnchapel

Travellers like the monuments in Turnchapel, and South Devon is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Turnchapel
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Stoke

5/5(3 area reviews)

Stoke is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Home Park and Plymouth Pavilions while you're in town.

Stoke
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Mutley

While Mutley isn't home to many top sights, The Box and Drake Circus are some notable places to visit nearby.

Mutley

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