Bristol Old City
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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
Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol
Secrets of Bristol Waterfront: Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure
Bristol Street Art: Banksy Exploration Game and Tour
Top hotels in Bristol Old City
Clayton Hotel Bristol City
Great location. Nice, big rooms with large beds, very clean. All staff very friendly. Would stay again when next in Bristol.
Reviewed on 6 Apr, 2026
Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday
Elevator was broken. Old broken down furniture. Black mold in the bathroom. All around horrible property.
Reviewed on 7 Apr, 2026
Brooks Guesthouse Bristol
Easy chill check in, nice room comfy bed. Good price for bank holiday weekend. Fantastic location if you want to be in the heart of the city - our room was noisy from the outside bars and clubs with the window open, but this wasn’t an issue as closing them soundproofed the whole place. Bathroom very ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr, 2026
Harbour Hotel Bristol
Nice hotel, nice location, room was ok but very bright at 6am in the morning due to no curtains or blinds, only window shutters
Reviewed on 28 Mar, 2026
Apex City of Bath Hotel
The room was very clean and had great internet. The staff was very helpful and gave us great ideas of things to do.
Reviewed on 6 Apr, 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre
Great location hotel. Friendly and helpful reception staff. Rooms only cleaned every 3 days which meant we were always chasing for top ups of teabags/milk and toilet roll. Very hard beds. Bar charges a “service charge” for pouring your drink and passing it to you - not table service - which we all ...
Reviewed on 7 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.
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.
