Bristol Old City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
St Nicholas Market
Bristol’s oldest market is still very much alive with merchants and shoppers. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday are the best days to visit.
St. Peters Church
This ruined 12th-century church stands as a World War II memorial and features a garden filled with varieties of medicinal plants.
University of Bristol
Wander between campus buildings and architectural landmarks, visit museums, catch a theater show and admire outdoor art displays at this city center university.
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Both striking and practical, this bridge has long been the symbol of the city of Bristol.
Cabot Circus Shopping Centre
Discover new fashion trends, watch the latest releases from Hollywood and play a round of miniature golf at this modern retail mall.
Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
This historic theater offers a wide variety of entertainment, from West End productions and Broadway shows, to traditional pantomimes and opera.
Things to do
Bristol: Brunel's SS Great Britain Experience Entry Ticket
St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour
Bristol: Blackbeard to Banksy Guided Walking Tour
Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour
Top hotels in Bristol Old City
Clayton Hotel Bristol City
"The hotel was absolutely lovely. Our room was fabulous. The restaurant area for our evening meal was disappointing as it had a big group of men that had been drinking from 2.30pm they were loud and swearing. The waiter said he had asked them to leave a d go to the bar at 5pm when it opened for dinner. ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday
"Dirty room. Very noisy. Staff not massively helpful."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Brooks Guesthouse Bristol
"Staff was great. Good location close to town center. Building was however quite old and room didn't have any AC - the fan in there was very handy so it's good that it was included. Room was however still very hot and struggled with sleeping there. Shower wasn't maintained as it made a weird squeaky ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Harbour Hotel Bristol
"I bought a stay for my daughter’s birthday and she said that she had a wonderful time. The location was perfect and the staff were wonderful. I emailed the team advising them it was my daughter’s birthday and they went the extra mile, she had a room upgrade and was also greeted with a birthday cake ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Apex City of Bath Hotel
"This is the third time we have stayed at this hotel and will always use this as our choice of hotel to stay in Bath, it is centrally located clean tidy and the staff are very friendly"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Majestic Hotels Bristol
"Nice hotel for a weekend, next or good bars and clean"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Bristol Old City
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.
Clifton
Travellers come to Clifton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Clifton Observatory and The Clifton Arcade while you're in town.
Bristol Floating Harbour
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Bristol Floating Harbour. Make a stop by Bristol Aquarium or We The Curious while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.
