Popular places to visit
Hoe Park
After visiting Hoe Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Plymouth. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Smeaton's Tower
The centerpiece of Plymouth’s Hoe, this old-fashioned lighthouse is one of the most well-known landmarks in Devon.
Plymouth Naval Memorial
You can find out about the history of Plymouth with a visit to Plymouth Naval Memorial. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars.
National Marine Aquarium
Discover the creatures that live deep in the world’s oceans and learn about the importance of conservation at the largest aquarium in the U.K.
Hoe Park
After visiting Hoe Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Plymouth. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Plymouth Gin Distillery
Sip on expertly made gin in a historic distillery that has been making spirits for over two centuries in the same spot on Plymouth’s waterfront.
Things to do
Plymouth: Self Guided City Walk and Interactive Treasure Hunt
2-Day Tour of King Arthur's Cornwall in Tintagel, Boscastle and Dartmoor from Glastonbury
Top hotels in Barbican
Duke Of Cornwall
Good staff very nice
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Plymouth by IHG
Very good
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
The Grosvenor Plymouth
Good solid hotel. Local food shop at bottom of road, Wetherspoons 7 min walk. Plymouth Hoe 2 min walk.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
1 Elliot Terrace
Perfect location, unparallelled views and great facilities. Perfect home away from home stay
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025
The Drake Hotel Plymouth
Nice breakfast with good choices / car parking a bit restricted / helpful staff on hand / good central location
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Imperial Plymouth
Very Good
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Barbican
West Hoe
While West Hoe isn't home to many top sights, Plymouth Pavilions and Theatre Royal, Plymouth are some notable places to visit nearby.
Beaumont
While Beaumont may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Drake Circus and Plymouth Gin Distillery.
Royal William Yard
Check out the restaurants, seaside views and historical sites while spending some time in Royal William Yard. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Plymouth Pavilions or Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park.
Turnchapel
Travellers like the monuments in Turnchapel, and South Devon is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Stoke
Stoke is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Home Park and Plymouth Pavilions while you're in town.
Mutley
While Mutley isn't home to many top sights, Drake Circus and The Box are some notable places to visit nearby.
