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.
Millennium Square
Watch sports events on a big screen, spot statues of notable Bristolians and enjoy family-friendly fun via interactive exhibits and shows at a museum.
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.
Activities
St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour
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
Great breakfast, staff very attentive, rolls very brown and comfortable! Location was top
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel
This hotel was amazing! We received a very warm welcome and were checked in early as a room was ready. The hotel was very clean and pristine. The room was huge and clean with all the amenities we needed. We wanted to stay in to enjoy the hotel.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
The Bristol Hotel
Nice hotel in good location with very helpful staff
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday
Informative staff Clean Unusual Great location
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Leonardo Hotel Bristol City
Clean room, friendly helpful staff. Easy late checkout. Decent breakfast.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Centre
Only a few issues. No hot chocolate in the room. Most hotels do. TV was not working in that the screen was very dark. My son next door found the room to hot but ours was pretty cold
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
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.
