Bristol Floating Harbour Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

St. Mary Redcliffe Church which includes a bay or harbour
Bristol Floating Harbour
Bristol Floating Harbour
Bristol Floating Harbour
St. Mary Redcliffe Church showing a bay or harbour

Popular places to visit

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

Bristol Hippodrome Theatre

2.5/5(3 reviews)

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

Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
SS Great Britain showing signage

SS Great Britain

5/5(11 reviews)

Climb aboard this museum ship to learn about its long and eventful life at sea.

SS Great Britain
Bristol Cathedral featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Bristol Cathedral

4/5(16 reviews)

This 900-year-old religious monument is revered for its exquisite vaulted ceilings, stained-glass windows and Romanesque-style Chapter House.

Bristol Cathedral
Queen Square showing a park and a statue or sculpture as well as a small group of people

Queen Square

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Magnificent architecture surrounds a leafy square that is the location for an annual comedy festival, among other cultural events.

Queen Square
At-Bristol featuring interior views and nightlife as well as an individual child

We The Curious

3/5(1 review)

Meet a science expert, carry out a DNA extraction and make a TV show; the hands-on activities at this science center will keep children entertained for hours.

We The Curious
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

Activities

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom

NZ$15
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom
Blackbeard to Banksy - The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol

Blackbeard to Banksy - The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol

NZ$29
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Blackbeard to Banksy - The Ultimate Walking Tour of Bristol
Oxford & the Cotswolds from Bristol

Oxford & the Cotswolds from Bristol

NZ$141
per adult
Oxford & the Cotswolds from Bristol
Fully guided Ghost Tour of Bristol

Fully guided Bristol Ghost Tours

NZ$38
per adult
Fully guided Bristol Ghost Tours
The Best of Bristol Bike Tour

The Best of Bristol Bike Tour

NZ$66
per adult
The Best of Bristol Bike Tour
Bristol: Blackbeard to Banksy Guided Walking Tour

Bristol: Blackbeard to Banksy Guided Walking Tour

NZ$29
per adult
Bristol: Blackbeard to Banksy Guided Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Bristol Floating Harbour Hotel Deals

Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel
Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel
4 out of 5
College Green, Bristol, England
The price is NZ$218 per night from 4 May to 5 May
NZ$218
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bristol. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,067 reviews)
Very good but breakfast service needs improvement
"The facilities and presentation of the hotel was excellent. Location is perfect. Bedrooms comfortable and roomy. Bar service very good. Breakfast food was good but service was poor. Clearing tables all around was slow including our table."

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2025

Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel
Clayton Hotel Bristol City
Clayton Hotel Bristol City
4 out of 5
Broad Street, Bristol, England
The price is NZ$212 per night from 18 May to 19 May
NZ$212
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
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! (982 reviews)
"Great hotel in convenient location"

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2025

Clayton Hotel Bristol City
The Bristol Hotel
The Bristol Hotel
4 out of 5
Prince Street, Bristol, England
The price is NZ$258 per night from 4 May to 5 May
NZ$258
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Stayed here a couple of times now on visits to family. Decent hotel, large rooms, breakfast was also pretty decent as hotel breakfasts go. Staff have always been very friendly and welcoming here, particularly the staff at breakfast."

Reviewed on 27 Apr. 2025

The Bristol Hotel
Leonardo Hotel Bristol City
Leonardo Hotel Bristol City
4 out of 5
3 Temple Way, Bristol, England
The price is NZ$172 per night from 18 May to 19 May
NZ$172
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,287 reviews)
Spacious, modern hotel
"A nice modern hotel on the edge of the city near Temple Meads station. Quick and efficient check in/out. Spacious, comfortable room with a modern bathroom, plenty of refreshments, iron, large tv, etc... While the hotel has a bar and restaurant, there are not many facilities close to the hotel, but ..."

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2025

Leonardo Hotel Bristol City
Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel
Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel
4 out of 5
Broad Street, Bristol, England
The price is NZ$164 per night from 18 May to 19 May
NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
breakfast not great, lobby lovely, bed comfy
"The hotel lobby is lovely and the bar. The lift was broken so a bit of a wait for the other one that was full up a few times. The breakfast wasn't very nice. The sausages were tasteless and weren't browned, the scrambled eggs didnt' taste like they were made fresh, the toaster burnt the bread on ..."

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2025

Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel
ibis Bristol Centre
ibis Bristol Centre
3 out of 5
Explore Lane, Bristol, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$113 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$113
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The staff were so lovely 😍"

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2025

ibis Bristol Centre
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Other neighbourhoods around Bristol Floating Harbour

Wills Memorial Building showing night scenes and a city

Canon's Marsh

While visiting Canon's Marsh, you might make a stop by sights like Wills Memorial Building and We The Curious.

Canon's Marsh
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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.

Harbourside
St. Mary Redcliffe Church featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Redcliffe

Redcliffe is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to St. Mary Redcliffe Church and Banksy Graffiti Thekla while you're in town.

Redcliffe
Castle Park featuring a park, wild flowers and heritage architecture

Bristol Old City

Bristol Old City is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to St Nicholas Market and Baldwin Street while you're in town.

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
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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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