Bristol Old City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Castle Park which includes wild flowers, a garden and heritage architecture
Castle Park which includes a garden, heritage architecture and autumn leaves
St Nicholas Market which includes interior views and markets
Bristol Old City
Bristol Old City

Popular places to visit

St Nicholas Market showing markets, interior views and food

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 Nicholas Market
Castle Park which includes wild flowers, a garden and heritage architecture

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.

St. Peters Church
Cabot Circus Shopping Centre which includes interior views and shopping

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.

Cabot Circus Shopping Centre
University of Bristol

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.

University of Bristol
Bristol Hippodrome Theatre showing theatre scenes, interior views and performance art

Bristol Hippodrome Theatre

This historic theater offers a wide variety of entertainment, from West End productions and Broadway shows, to traditional pantomimes and opera.

Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
Clifton Suspension Bridge showing a sunset, a bridge and a river or creek

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Both striking and practical, this bridge has long been the symbol of the city of Bristol.

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Activities

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package

AU$5
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package
Hidden time capsule

St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Walking Tour

AU$26
per adult
St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Walking Tour
Bristol: St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Tour

Bristol: St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Tour

AU$26
per adult
Bristol: St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Tour
Bristol private pub hopping and sightseeing with local guide

Bristol private pub hopping and sightseeing with local guide

AU$193
per adult
Bristol private pub hopping and sightseeing with local guide
Sip and Paint Parties

Sip and Paint Parties

AU$93
per adult
Sip and Paint Parties
Bristol Banksy Street Art Graffiti Exploration Game

Bristol Banksy Street Art Graffiti Exploration Game

AU$12
per adult
Bristol Banksy Street Art Graffiti Exploration Game
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Our pick of the best Bristol Old City Hotel Deals

Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday

Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday

4 out of 5
Broad Street, Bristol, England
The price is AU$135 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$135
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)
"The room was large and the bed very comfortable. The hotel is very central. I didn't like the unexplained 'taxes and fees' and in the room the smoke alarm was covered with plastic."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday
Clayton Hotel Bristol City

Clayton Hotel Bristol City

4 out of 5
Broad Street, Bristol, England
The price is AU$182 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$182
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,054 reviews)
"Good location and nice hotel"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Clayton Hotel Bristol City
Brooks Guesthouse Bristol

Brooks Guesthouse Bristol

4 out of 5
Exchange Ave, off St Nicholas Street, Bristol, England
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly guesthouse in Bristol. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (947 reviews)
"This hotel was very clean reasonably priced. The staff were very helpful and friendly. On the negative side our accomodation was a caravan situated on the roof of the hotel which was ok except that we found access difficult because the door was elevated above the roof and the steps up to it weren't ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

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Brooks Guesthouse Bristol
Harbour Hotel Bristol

Harbour Hotel Bristol

4 out of 5
53-55 Corn St, Bristol, England
The price is AU$215 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$215
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (941 reviews)
"Would come here again. Really comfortable and spacious room. We stayed in deluxe. Definitely worth the upgrade. Cleaning staff forgot to fill up the toiletries which was a shame. But otherwise excellent"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

Harbour Hotel Bristol
Apex City of Bath Hotel

Apex City of Bath Hotel

4 out of 5
1 James Street West, Bath, England
The price is AU$219 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$219
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bath. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,502 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Apex City of Bath Hotel
Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre

Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre

4 out of 5
2 Lower Castle Street, Old Market, Bristol, England
The price is AU$154 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$154
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (409 reviews)
"Excellent location. Great to be able to park for £17 in the centre of Bristol."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre
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Other neighbourhoods around Bristol Old City

Cabot Circus Shopping Centre featuring shopping and street scenes as well as a small group of people

Bristol City Centre

5/5(1 area review)

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 City Centre
St. Mary Redcliffe Church which includes a bay or harbour

Bristol Floating Harbour

4/5(23 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Bristol Floating Harbour. Make a stop by We The Curious or Millennium Square while you're exploring the area.

Bristol Floating Harbour
St. Mary Redcliffe Church which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

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.

Redcliffe
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Harbourside

Harbourside is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to We The Curious and Millennium Square while you're in town.

Harbourside
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Cotham

Visitors to Cotham like its restaurants and gardens, and BBC Bristol is a sight worth a stop.

Cotham
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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.

Southville

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