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.
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.
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Both striking and practical, this bridge has long been the symbol of the city of Bristol.
Things to do
Bristol: Brunel's SS Great Britain Experience Entry Ticket
St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour
Bristol: Wake The Tiger Amazement Park Entry Ticket
Bristol: Blackbeard to Banksy Guided Walking Tour
St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Walking Tour
Bristol Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
Top hotels in Bristol Old City
Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday
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
Clayton Hotel Bristol City
Well presented hotel, welcoming staff, good location, nice breakfast.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Harbour Hotel Bristol
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
Brooks Guesthouse Bristol
Great location for central bars and music venues. Courtyard room quiet except for water feature noise through the night.
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Apex City of Bath Hotel
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
Hampton by Hilton Bath City
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
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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 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 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.
Canon's Marsh
While visiting Canon's Marsh, you might make a stop by sights like We The Curious and Millennium Square.
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.
Cotham
Visitors to Cotham like its restaurants and gardens, and BBC Bristol is a sight worth a stop.
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