Southville

Bristol

Southville
Southville
Southville
Southville
Southville

Browse independent shops, attend a soccer match and be part of a street art festival at this vibrant riverside neighbourhood.

Wander to the south of Bristol Floating Harbour to colorful Southville. Set along the River Avon, Southville was once the home of the labor force of Bristol’s coal mining, tanning and tobacco industries. The area was damaged in World War II, gentrified in the 1980s and soon after began attracting artists and independent traders.

North Street is the beating heart of the district and marks the border between Southville and Bedminster. The street is home to boutiques, farmers markets, galleries, gastropubs, microbreweries and restaurants that serve cuisine inspired by the flavors of Africa and Asia. Along the street you’ll find the Tobacco Factory Theatres, an intimate performing arts venue located inside a collection of converted factory buildings. It puts on everything from adaptations of Shakespearean classics to events during the Mayfest contemporary theater festival.

If you like the outdoors then head to Southville's Greville Smyth Park, which has well-kept lawns, a children’s playground, soccer fields and exercise stations. Watch skateboarders and BMX riders perform tricks at Dame Emily Park. In Bedminster, Windmill Hill City Farm has a working farm and organic herb, fruit and vegetable gardens. Get involved with family-friendly activities such as art classes, cooking workshops and children’s yoga.

Sports fans should make sure to check the schedule at the 27,000-capacity Ashton Gate Stadium. This is the home of Bristol City Football Club and Bristol Rugby.

Visit Bristol in July for the free Upfest Festival, when over 400 street artists perform live at 50 locations in Southville and Bedminster. Live music performances and food markets accompany the shows. Find out more and peruse exhibitions at the Upfest Gallery.

Southville is a 10-minute drive or a 30-minute walk from Bristol City Centre. Public buses stop on North Street and the most convenient train station is Bedminster. There’s footbridge access across the river to Spike Island. From here it is easy to reach major attractions in Bristol Harbourside by foot, including the SS Great Britain and M Shed museum.


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Top hotels in Southville

Apex City of Bath Hotel
Apex City of Bath Hotel
4 out of 5
1 James Street West, Bath, England
The price is S$207 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
S$207
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bath. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,327 reviews)
Fantastic team, lovely hotel, amazing facilities.
"Cannot fault the attention to detail and the great service at Apex City of Bath. Loved our room with balcony. If we’d wanted fresh milk we could have ordered it. Lovely touches like a lavender pillow mist and lip balm. Every member of staff we interacted with was friendly, helpful and made sure we ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jun, 2025

Apex City of Bath Hotel
Doubletree by Hilton Bath
Doubletree by Hilton Bath
4 out of 5
Walcot Street, Bath, England
The price is S$183 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
S$183
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Bath. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Excellent experience
"Great stay. Close to everything."

Reviewed on 10 Jun, 2025

Doubletree by Hilton Bath
The Z Hotel Bath
The Z Hotel Bath
3 out of 5
7 Saw Close, Bath, England
The price is S$94 per night from 15 Jun to 16 Jun
S$94
15 Jun - 16 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bath. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Thermae Bath Spa and Theatre Royal Bath ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (130 reviews)
"Liked everything but the bed being surrounded by three walls and the terrible shower taps. Wasted so much time and water trying to adjust it. i don't understand why some hotels waste time snd money trying something unique when old fashion works the best."

Reviewed on 12 Jun, 2025

The Z Hotel Bath
Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre
Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre
4 out of 5
2 Lower Castle Street, Old Market, Bristol, England
The price is S$131 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
S$131
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (311 reviews)
"Another fabulous stay thank you! This hotel is really convenient for us when we visit Bristol with lots of options for parking close by. There's a great bar and food menu too, and the staff are really nice. See you again soon!"

Reviewed on 10 Jun, 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre
Aztec Hotel & Spa
Aztec Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol, England
The price is S$132 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$132
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"A bit pricey, but all in all a fantastic place"

Reviewed on 13 Jun, 2025

Aztec Hotel & Spa
Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel
Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel
4 out of 5
College Green, Bristol, England
The price is S$146 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
S$146
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bristol. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,083 reviews)
"Comfortable room, great location and very useful parking. Nice areas to sit and relax when needed. Really enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 9 Jun, 2025

Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Southville

Wills Memorial Building showing night scenes and a city

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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Bedminster

Visitors to Bedminster enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Skirmish Paintball Bristol is worth a stop.

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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.

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St. Mary Redcliffe Church showing a bay or harbour

Bristol Floating Harbour

4/5(657 area reviews)

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.

Bristol Floating Harbour
St. Mary Redcliffe Church featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Redcliffe

Redcliffe is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to St. Mary Redcliffe Church and Banksy Graffiti Thekla while you're in town.

Redcliffe
Castle Park featuring a park, wild flowers and heritage architecture

Bristol Old City

Bristol Old City is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to St Nicholas Market and Baldwin Street while you're in town.

Bristol Old City

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