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.
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Both striking and practical, this bridge has long been the symbol of the city of Bristol.
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.
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.
Things to do
St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour
Bristol: Brunel's SS Great Britain Experience Entry Ticket
Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol
Top hotels in Bristol Old City
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
Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday
"Sadly this is NOT a 4-star hotel. It was perfectly clean and comfortable but without any desirable amenities or luxury. The bar had a very limited drinks menu and the wine I drank was awful."
Reviewed on 9 Jun, 2026
Brooks Guesthouse Bristol
"Staff was great. Good location close to town center. Building was however quite old and room didn't have any AC - the fan in there was very handy so it's good that it was included. Room was however still very hot and struggled with sleeping there. Shower wasn't maintained as it made a weird squeaky ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun, 2026
Harbour Hotel Bristol
"Coffee machine in room was lovely. Gym while hot was adequate. Spa, despite small charge was really lovely. Breakfast was overall good value at about 20 quid a head. Location was decent, right in the heart of Bristol."
Reviewed on 7 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
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Where to stay in 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.
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.
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.
