Bristol Old City Travel Guide
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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.

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.

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.
Things to do

St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour

Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol

Bristol: Blackbeard to Banksy Guided Walking Tour

Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Bristol with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems

Bristol Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
Top hotels in Bristol Old City

Clayton Hotel Bristol City

Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday
Great location and great price. Perfect for me when I stay as it is near my office.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Harbour Hotel Bristol
They need to get their carpets, sofa and cleaning routine in order. Blood and other stains on the carpets in the corridor and bedroom is not on.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Brooks Guesthouse Bristol
Lovely big room for 3 of us only problem was a couple of cracked floor tiles as you went into the bathroom
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Apex City of Bath Hotel
Modern and clean hotel. Good pool facilities. Functional and well-placed for Bath
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Majestic Hotels Bristol
The room is large but not usefully so. There are no plug sockets beside the bed in the room I was in so you had to get out of bed to turn your alarm off if like me your phone needs constant charging. The TV was a disappointment. No smart TV services (despite the buttons in the remote). Fortunately ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 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 Baldwin Street 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.

Stokes Croft
When in Stokes Croft, you can plan a visit to Banksy Graffiti Mild Mild West and Broadmead Shopping Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.
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