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.
Queen Square
Magnificent architecture surrounds a leafy square that is the location for an annual comedy festival, among other cultural events.
Bristol Cathedral
This 900-year-old religious monument is revered for its exquisite vaulted ceilings, stained-glass windows and Romanesque-style Chapter House.
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.
Activities
St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour
Bristol: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience
Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol
Our pick of the best Bristol Floating Harbour Hotel Deals
Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel
An amazing gluten free breakfast. Lovely lady stayed with us to go through options and we were not just handed an allergy file.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Clayton Hotel Bristol City
Nice hotel for the cost.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
The Bristol Hotel
Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday
Lovely man on reception let us check in early and gave us an upgrade but the room was very cold, could'nt have a shower, no heating in the bathroom and heating it seems on timer so didnt come on until 6pm.... one thing i do not like is a cold room... Staff very nice and helpful, be careful of deal ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Leonardo Hotel Bristol City
Brilliant hotel. Second time here and everything is perfect. Staff are amazing, friendly and helpful. Could fault it.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Centre
Clean room,
Reviewed on 24 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 Bristol Temple Church 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.
