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.
Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
This historic theater offers a wide variety of entertainment, from West End productions and Broadway shows, to traditional pantomimes and opera.
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.
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.
Activities
St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour
Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour
Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol
(Thur 7pm) Comedy Magic Show includes 1x Pizza & 2 glasses of Prosecco
Bristol: Blackbeard to Banksy Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Bristol Old City Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Bristol City
All new - very busy during Christmas to New Year but all very good. Used neighbouring Grand Hotel car park and very central
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday
The staff was fantastic and very helpful. The hotel is nicely located in Bristol City Center.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Harbour Hotel Bristol
The location was fantastic and the hotel / room were very nice. Would stay here again!
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Brooks Guesthouse Bristol
Clean room, helpful and responsive staff, amenities were okay, but the environment outside the property was not appealing. It is in the centre of town
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Apex City of Bath Hotel
Great hotel and location
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Hampton by Hilton Bath City
V good all round
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
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.
