Bristol Old City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Bristol Old City
Popular places to visit
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. Peters Church
This ruined 12th-century church stands as a World War II memorial and features a garden filled with varieties of medicinal plants.
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.
Ashton Gate Stadium
Catch an event at Ashton Gate Stadium during your trip to Bristol. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
This historic theater offers a wide variety of entertainment, from West End productions and Broadway shows, to traditional pantomimes and opera.
Thornbury Castle
Walk the grounds once traversed by royalty, dine in a dungeon and spend the night in a room fit for a king.
Activities
St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour
Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol
Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour
Bristol: Blackbeard to Banksy Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Bristol Old City Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Bristol City
Really like this hotel. Comfortable and welcoming. Well placed for city amenities
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday
Informative staff Clean Unusual Great location
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Brooks Guesthouse Bristol
Great location. We stayed in the caravan. This needs some attention, its looking a bit run down.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Harbour Hotel Bristol
Beautiful Hotel, the bed was 1 of the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in! The room was spotless, the staff wete very courteous and very helpful
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Apex City of Bath Hotel
Great room. Bathroom. Had seperate shower. Lovely helpful staff. Central to town.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre
Very nice reception staff. The room facilities were great!!
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bristol Old City
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.
Bristol Floating Harbour
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.
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.
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.
Temple Quay
Temple Quay is well liked for its historical sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Bristol area, you might plan a trip to Old Vic Theatre or Cabot Circus Shopping Centre.
