Bristol Old City Travel Guide

Bristol

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

Blackbeard to Banksy - The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol

Blackbeard to Banksy - The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol

฿568
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Blackbeard to Banksy - The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol
Bristol: Brunel's SS Great Britain Experience Entry Ticket

Bristol: Brunel's SS Great Britain Experience Entry Ticket

฿961
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bristol: Brunel's SS Great Britain Experience Entry Ticket
St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour

St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour

฿262
per adult
St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour
Bristol: Blackbeard to Banksy Guided Walking Tour

Bristol: Blackbeard to Banksy Guided Walking Tour

฿568
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bristol: Blackbeard to Banksy Guided Walking Tour
Bristol: Wake The Tiger Amazement Park Entry Ticket

Bristol: Wake The Tiger Amazement Park Entry Ticket

฿699
per adult
Bristol: Wake The Tiger Amazement Park Entry Ticket
Hidden time capsule

Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour

฿546
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Bristol Old City

Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday

Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday

4 out of 5
Broad Street, Bristol, England
The price is ฿2,302 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿2,302
฿2,763 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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! (1,027 reviews)
"Room was very clean. Facilities for a disabled person were great. Inconvenient to ask staff to enter and exit via side door. Staff were not organised with fire evacuation plan form."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday
Clayton Hotel Bristol City

Clayton Hotel Bristol City

4 out of 5
Broad Street, Bristol, England
The price is ฿2,983 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿2,983
฿3,580 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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! (1,080 reviews)
"Well presented hotel, welcoming staff, good location, nice breakfast."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Clayton Hotel Bristol City
Harbour Hotel Bristol

Harbour Hotel Bristol

4 out of 5
53-55 Corn St, Bristol, England
The price is ฿3,820 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,820
฿4,584 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (945 reviews)
"Would come here again. Really comfortable and spacious room. We stayed in deluxe. Definitely worth the upgrade. Cleaning staff forgot to fill up the toiletries which was a shame. But otherwise excellent"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (954 reviews)
Overnight stay for a nearby concert
"Great location for central bars and music venues. Courtyard room quiet except for water feature noise through the night."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

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Brooks Guesthouse Bristol
Apex City of Bath Hotel

Apex City of Bath Hotel

4 out of 5
1 James Street West, Bath, England
The price is ฿3,081 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿3,081
฿3,697 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (2,545 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay at the Apex hotel in Bath. From the moment we checked in until we left the staff were amazingly attentive and friendly. The hotel is in a superb position, in the centre of town, walking distance to everything in Bath. The hotel is very modern, clean and comfortable. Our ..."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Apex City of Bath Hotel
Hampton by Hilton Bath City

Hampton by Hilton Bath City

4 out of 5
Avon Street, Bath, England
The price is ฿3,082 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,082
฿3,698 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bath. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,987 reviews)
"Breakfast is good with premium food and variety. The location is wonderful being so close to many restaurants and in the city center. Only a miner problem : the lotion bottle is always empty."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Hampton by Hilton Bath City
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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 Banksy Graffiti Thekla and Redcliffe Caves 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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Cotham

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Visitors to Cotham like its restaurants and gardens, and BBC Bristol is a sight worth a stop.

Cotham

Bristol Old City Travel Guide