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.
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.
Thornbury Castle
Walk the grounds once traversed by royalty, dine in a dungeon and spend the night in a room fit for a king.
Ashton Gate Stadium
Catch an event at Ashton Gate Stadium during your trip to Bristol. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Things to do
St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour
Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour
Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol
Bristol: The House Magicians Comedy and Magic Show
(9pm) The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show - Smoke & Mirrors
Top hotels in Bristol Old City
Clayton Hotel Bristol City
Our stay was excellent The room was clean and spacious. On our first night we took the three course meal offer for £25. The quality and value was excellent as well as the staff serving it. The reasoon I didnt give 5 stars was that the shower flow and pressure was poor. Ther viewout of the window ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan, 2026
Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday
Everything was top notch!
Reviewed on 14 Jan, 2026
Harbour Hotel Bristol
The staff was thoughtful and friendly, efficient too.
Reviewed on 9 Jan, 2026
Brooks Guesthouse Bristol
Nice staff upon arrival and at check out. Good location for the city centre & not too noisey which was good. Liked the decor in the rooms & the layout. The dining area where breakfast was served looked nice.
Reviewed on 8 Jan, 2026
Apex City of Bath Hotel
The room was clean, staff were friendly and the bed was very comfortable.
Reviewed on 8 Jan, 2026
Hampton by Hilton Bath City
Good room great staff
Reviewed on 11 Jan, 2026
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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.
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 Vic Theatre or Cabot Circus Shopping Centre.
