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.
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.
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.
Thornbury Castle
Walk the grounds once traversed by royalty, dine in a dungeon and spend the night in a room fit for a king.
Things to do
St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour
Bristol: Blackbeard to Banksy Guided Walking Tour
Bristol Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour
Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol
Top hotels in Bristol Old City
Clayton Hotel Bristol City
It is well positioned for eating, drinking and theatre visits. Very clean and the staff were very helpful and friendly. If I had to say a negative, then it would be the shower, which was very weak I thought. But overall, I would recommend the Clayton.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday
Stayed for one night , was ideal close to shopping and bars. The hotels bed itself was ok but the pillows were paper thin and the bed was on wheels so you could feel yourself moving whilst leaning against the headboard but apart from this we had a peasant stay
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Harbour Hotel Bristol
As expected
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Brooks Guesthouse Bristol
Lovely big room for 3 of us only problem was a couple of cracked floor tiles as you went into the bathroom
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Apex City of Bath Hotel
Good hotel, good location, friendly staff,
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Majestic Hotels Bristol
Great staff and very clean. Management great. The young gentleman at the reception gave us outstanding service and honoured our VIP status that we had for Radisson (as they have just changed to Majestics hotels) Restaurant/breakfast managers lovely and very attentive and nice. Only one point, there ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around 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 Baldwin Street while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.
Stokes Croft
When in Stokes Croft, you can plan a visit to Banksy Graffiti Mild Mild West and Broadmead Shopping Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Canon's Marsh
While visiting Canon's Marsh, you might make a stop by sights like Wills Memorial Building and We The Curious.
