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.
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.
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.
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Both striking and practical, this bridge has long been the symbol of the city of Bristol.
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 Old City Hotel Deals
Clayton Hotel Bristol City
"I would recommend this hotel. Staff were very friendly and the rooms were spacious and clean."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday
"Lovely modernised city central hotel."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Brooks Guesthouse Bristol
"Lovely hotel, spotlessly clean."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Harbour Hotel Bristol
"Room was lovely except for noise you heard everything from road side … bin men road sweepers music drinkers ie . Spa pool sauna steam room excellent"
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Majestic Hotels Bristol
"Staff couldnt have done enough to help. Room was very clean, facilities included a bath/shower which was a pleasant surprise. After a day of travelling it was a nice treat. Ideal location for the activities planned."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Apex City of Bath Hotel
"Helpful and friendly staff, clean and comfy rooms and super great location about a 2 to 15 minute walk to pretty much everything. A free drink voucher upon arrival and they were able to hold our bags when we checked out until we needed to catch our train."
Reviewed on 20 May 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.
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.
