Bristol Old City Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Both striking and practical, this bridge has long been the symbol of the city of Bristol.
Things to do
Bristol: Air Raid Shelter & St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour
Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol
St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour
Blackbeard to Banksy - The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol
Bristol’s Old Market: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Bristol Old City
Clayton Hotel Bristol City
Room was great, decent size for a family. Breakfast was good too
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday
Hotel is in an excellent location.It is surrounded by restaurants and cafes and it is within an easy 5 min walk of the hippodrome theatre. A decent size secure carpark is across a small, quiet road from the hotel. The room was large and clean. The breakfast was good- plenty of choice and easy to ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Brooks Guesthouse Bristol
Just wanted to say how amazing the staff are. We were greeted by Kyle, who was super friendly and accommodating, which added to the overall experience of visiting Bristol. Many thanks to Kyle and the guesthouse team. A lovely location in the centre of city activities and yet a very quiet place to ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Harbour Hotel Bristol
Room had windows that open on to a brick wall. No view, room dark. Shower worked well and bed was large and comfortable. Bit of a shame the windows let the room down. The air conditioning made a loud noise that made it had to relax. Bit of a disappointment.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Apex City of Bath Hotel
Lovely hotel in a good location. Parking at Charlotte street was easily pre paid online. Rooms were huge with comfortable beds and a great shower and were very quiet. Would have liked bottled water in addition to the teas and coffees supplied but it’s a minor point. Pool was fab, we had it all to ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Majestic Hotels Bristol
Good location, spacious room with good bathroom. My night was very quiet, since the room faced a road with little traffic or pedestrians. I was slightly inconvenienced by a street light directly outside window.
Reviewed on 11 May 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 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 Vic Theatre or Cabot Circus Shopping Centre.
