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.
Thornbury Castle
Walk the grounds once traversed by royalty, dine in a dungeon and spend the night in a room fit for a king.
Activities
St Mary Redcliffe Church Bristol: Guided Tour
Stonehenge & Cotswold Villages from Bristol
Bristol: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience
Bristol Street Art: Banksy Exploration Game and Tour
Our pick of the best Bristol Old City Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Bristol City
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday
Informative staff Clean Unusual Great location
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Brooks Guesthouse Bristol
Fantastic location and breakfast
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Harbour Hotel Bristol
Hotel was nice, but booked to go to the Spa on the phone several days before arrival. Which was confirmed to me on the phone, then to arrive at the spa and be told they had no booking under our name or room number and they was full. Disappointed
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Apex City of Bath Hotel
The room was lovely and good location
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hampton by Hilton Bath City
Great hotel, lovely choice for breakfast. Room was lovely, great shower.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
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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 Market or Old Vic Theatre.
