Bristol Floating Harbour Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
This historic theater offers a wide variety of entertainment, from West End productions and Broadway shows, to traditional pantomimes and opera.
SS Great Britain
Climb aboard this museum ship to learn about its long and eventful life at sea.
Bristol Cathedral
This 900-year-old religious monument is revered for its exquisite vaulted ceilings, stained-glass windows and Romanesque-style Chapter House.
We The Curious
Meet a science expert, carry out a DNA extraction and make a TV show; the hands-on activities at this science center will keep children entertained for hours.
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.
Wills Memorial Building
Tour majestic halls and climb a tower to enjoy sweeping views over Bristol’s city center at this emblematic university building.
Things to do
Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol
St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour
Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour
Top hotels in Bristol Floating Harbour
Clayton Hotel Bristol City
Lovely clean well presented hotel in a great location for theatres. Would definitely recommend
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel
Great!
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
The Bristol Hotel
Nice room and great view
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday
The room was very spacious and clean. The lobby and bar staff were friendly and helpful. The car park however was very narrow and tight and leaving proved quite difficult with the exit tickets not working at machine.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Bristol
Two lovely receptionists, lovely room , clean tidy ,fast lift , good maintenance on corridors.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Leonardo Hotel Bristol City
It was a standard issue room spacious all clean easy access to bathroom. Breakfast needs a tiny bit of improvement as I also work in a hotel I was excepting a bit more food for the English breakfast but not much was there for it the other things like continentals were more available, Staff are really ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Bristol Floating Harbour
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.
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.
Bristol Old City
Bristol Old City is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to St Nicholas Market and Broadmead Shopping Centre while you're in town.
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.
Southville
Historical sites and theatres are just a few things travellers like about Southville. A stop by Tobacco Factory Theatre is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
