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.
Top hotels in Bristol Old City
Clayton Hotel Bristol City
The room was clean and facilities were good. We paid for a deluxe double and ended up with a family accessible which wasn’t an issue at all just surprising as there was 2 of us. Overall good stay though and great location as only 5 min walk to Cabot Circus and so close to old city.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday
Stayed for an awards evening as we were sponsoring the event. Credit where it’s due—the event itself was well run and organised. Unfortunately, the hotel completely let it down. The room was genuinely one of the worst I’ve stayed in. The bathroom was in a poor state: mould present, rusty taps and ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Harbour Hotel Bristol
They need to get their carpets, sofa and cleaning routine in order. Blood and other stains on the carpets in the corridor and bedroom is not on.
Reviewed on 25 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 clean hotel throughout. Close to town centre, Bath Forum, The Roman Baths, Bath Abbey
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Majestic Hotels Bristol
Lovely clean hotel in the centre of the city. Perfect for a short weekend away and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 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 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.
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