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.
Bristol Cathedral
This 900-year-old religious monument is revered for its exquisite vaulted ceilings, stained-glass windows and Romanesque-style Chapter House.
Queen Square
Magnificent architecture surrounds a leafy square that is the location for an annual comedy festival, among other cultural events.
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
Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel
Very good central location. Nicely proportioned public rooms
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Bristol City
Good accommodation. Breakfast let it down. Good food but hot breakfast was only tepid each day. Gluten free bread was wrapped and had a separate toaster which was great. Could have done with information on visitor attractions nearby
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
The Bristol Hotel
Laundry NA Lots of restaurants and coffee shops
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday
The location was great, the room was lovely. I would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Leonardo Hotel Bristol City
Very clean room
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Centre
Lovely hotel..
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
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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.
