Bristol Floating Harbour Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Bristol Floating Harbour
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.
Queen Square
Magnificent architecture surrounds a leafy square that is the location for an annual comedy festival, among other cultural events.
Bristol Cathedral
This 900-year-old religious monument is revered for its exquisite vaulted ceilings, stained-glass windows and Romanesque-style Chapter House.
Wills Memorial Building
Tour majestic halls and climb a tower to enjoy sweeping views over Bristol’s city center at this emblematic university building.
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.
Activities
St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour
Bristol: Brunel's SS Great Britain Experience Entry Ticket
Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol
Bristol: Blackbeard to Banksy Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Bristol Floating Harbour Hotel Deals
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 June 2026
Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel
"We had such a wonderful stay at this hotel! Perfect location, in the centre of Bristol. Lovely staff, fab room, and the best Espresso Martini you can find in town. We loved sitting in the hotel bar with a drink before heading to bed. Thanks for a lovely stay."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Majestic Hotels Bristol
"Convenient. Good staff. Clean. Attending for business. Good location"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
The Bristol Hotel
"Staff friendly and helpful on Check in , the rooms and bathrooms definitely need updating which didn’t include breakfast so was quite steep for one night . No air con so it was really hot in the rooms . It was a good location , no complaints there but I think the room fee was too much considering ..."
Reviewed on 9 June 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 June 2026
Leonardo Hotel Bristol City
"Excellent room, comfortable and quiet. The best hotel gym I've used for a long time. The only downside is the parking arrangements."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Bristol Floating Harbour
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.
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.
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.
