Bristol Old City
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Visit Bristol Old City
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.
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.
Things to do
St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour
Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol
Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour
Guided Walking Tour of Bristol Old City and Harbour
Top hotels in Bristol Old City
Clayton Hotel Bristol City
Very nicely presented hotel in a good location within the centre of Bristol. Polite staff and the online check in / check out makes it very easy.
Reviewed on 1 Feb, 2026
Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday
Everything was of high standard and cleanliness with friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 2 Feb, 2026
Brooks Guesthouse Bristol
Room was clean, staff were great, replaced a bulb that was not working for me. The rocket room I stayed in was a little worn but cosy.
Reviewed on 1 Feb, 2026
Harbour Hotel Bristol
Beautiful Hotel, the bed was 1 of the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in! The room was spotless, the staff wete very courteous and very helpful
Reviewed on 29 Jan, 2026
Apex City of Bath Hotel
Staff were very helpful, room was spotless, a great place to stay
Reviewed on 3 Feb, 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre
Excellent hotel
Reviewed on 1 Feb, 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 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.
