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.
Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
This historic theater offers a wide variety of entertainment, from West End productions and Broadway shows, to traditional pantomimes and opera.
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.
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
Top hotels in Bristol Old City
Clayton Hotel Bristol City
Hotel was lovely, friendly staff, the room was stylish, spacious and clean with a double bed and a single bed. Perfect for my daughter, her friend and I. My only complaint was the single bed had a tilt which made for uncomfortable sleeping. If you turned left you were slightly inclined, if you turned ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday
Hotel was clean and comfortable. My main issue was that there wasn’t decent lighting in the room - the lights in the main room were very dull. Fine for the evening but felt like I couldn’t see properly in the morning - especially as there was very little day light coming into the room.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Brooks Guesthouse Bristol
Stayed in caravan 4 on the roof which was ideal for me. It was comfortable, the shower was good and I slept well. It does need a bit of tlc, the roof light blinds in particular
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Harbour Hotel Bristol
Location was great and the rooms were luxurious.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Apex City of Bath Hotel
It is simply very good
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre
Nice and clean. Good facilities
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
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 Old Vic Theatre 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 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.
Canon's Marsh
While visiting Canon's Marsh, you might make a stop by sights like Wills Memorial Building and We The Curious.
Temple Quay
Temple Quay is well liked for its historical sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Bristol area, you might plan a trip to Old Market or Old Vic Theatre.
