Bristol Old City Travel Guide
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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
Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol
St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour
Secrets of Bristol Waterfront: Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure
Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour
Top hotels in Bristol Old City
Clayton Hotel Bristol City
The room was extremely clean, the staff friendly and helpful. Bar and dining area clean and tidy with lots of cosy corners to hide in! Would definitely recommend and will stay here again if we return to Bristol!
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday
Great location for visiting Bristol. Hotel a little run down. Staff friendly and enthusiastic but a little bit inept. Over complex air con and heating system a particular issue.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Brooks Guesthouse Bristol
The guest house is great, the room is great, the location is great... but the bed is awful. The mattress was mega soft and worn, which made it impossible for two people to sleep properly as we both rolled in towards the middle. Terrible night's sleep. We were in room 10 - maybe the beds in others ...
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Harbour Hotel Bristol
Helpful staff and good restaurent. Exercise room and spa were good but the swimming pool is tiny.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Apex City of Bath Hotel
Very friendly hotel in a great location, easily accessible to the city centre
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre
Excellent value for money
Reviewed on 19 Mar 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 Bristol Aquarium or We The Curious 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 Market or Banksy Graffiti Thekla.
