Harbourside Travel Guide
Bristol
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Popular places to visit
Bristol Cathedral
This 900-year-old religious monument is revered for its exquisite vaulted ceilings, stained-glass windows and Romanesque-style Chapter House.
Wills Memorial Building
Tour majestic halls and climb a tower to enjoy sweeping views over Bristol’s city center at this emblematic university building.
We The Curious
Meet a science expert, carry out a DNA extraction and make a TV show; the hands-on activities at this science center will keep children entertained for hours.
Millennium Square
Watch sports events on a big screen, spot statues of notable Bristolians and enjoy family-friendly fun via interactive exhibits and shows at a museum.
Watershed
Movie screenings, festivals, art exhibitions and live music present a busy schedule of events at this digital media center.
Queen Victoria's Statue
Standing in the shadow of landmark buildings at the edge of College Green is a statue dedicated to one of Britain’s longest-serving monarchs.
Top hotels in Harbourside
Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel
"When we arrived we were to early for checking in, so we dropped our bags off with the helpful staff and went out. We got back early evening and went to the restaurant for a meal, which was very good. By the time we got to our room at around 10.00pm I turned on the air conditioning as the room was ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
ibis Bristol Centre
"Stay was ok. Location couldn’t be more convenient. Only issue was I expected Ibis to be more like a Premier Inn, but is was like Travelodge: very basic room with a plasticky bathroom."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Apex City of Bath Hotel
"The hotel is very clean and central to so much in Bath while still being quiet. A couple downsides that really brought down the experience though: 1) The sauna was down which was a big part of the reason we wanted to stay. This was a known shutdown but was not reflected on hotels.com. This is a major ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Mollie's Bristol
"Happy with what we had for the price"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
The Z Hotel Bath
"The housecleaning staff forgot to clean my room for three days. I was offered a complimentary coffee for this oversite. The laundry service has a 25 pound minimum charge. The desk receptionist didn't know that. The hotel needs better management."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Clayton Hotel Bristol City
"Very clean and staff very efficient. In an excellent area for visiting Bristol and discounted parking in nearby car park was very much appreciated."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Harbourside
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 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.
Bristol Old City
Bristol Old City is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to St Nicholas Market and Broadmead Shopping Centre while you're in town.
