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.
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.
Bristol Cathedral
This 900-year-old religious monument is revered for its exquisite vaulted ceilings, stained-glass windows and Romanesque-style Chapter House.
Millennium Square
Watch sports events on a big screen, spot statues of notable Bristolians and enjoy family-friendly fun via interactive exhibits and shows at a museum.
Activities
St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour
Bristol: Brunel's SS Great Britain Experience Entry Ticket
Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol
Bristol: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience
Our pick of the best Bristol Floating Harbour Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Bristol City
"Ace as ever"
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel
"It’s just not that nice. Our room which was a two bedroom apartment was very run down."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
The Bristol Hotel
"The staff at this hotel are all really lovely. I stayed here in January and had a great stay with a really nice room hence why I returned. This time we were initially put in a very old, tiny and tired looking room where thecarpet was lifting etc. They moved us to better room but this still wasn't ..."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday
"Needs a big refurbishment. Rooms very old and tired. All needs a good clean. Very slow lift and only one No water in the room even though they had a fridge. Lumpy pillows. Bed okay"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Majestic Hotels Bristol
"Good location, comfortable and clean bed, good breakfast"
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Centre
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Our guide on where to stay in Bristol Floating Harbour
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.
Clifton
Travellers come to Clifton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Clifton Observatory and The Clifton Arcade while you're in town.
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.
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.
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.
