Barbican Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal town with buildings along the waterfront, a large body of water, and hills in the background.
A tall red and white lighthouse with a weather vane on top, surrounded by a grassy area with people walking around.
A red and white lighthouse with a clear sky and a grassy path leading to it.
A tall monument with a lion statue at the base and a crown at the top.
A red and white lighthouse with a clear sky in the background.

Stay near popular Barbican attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Barbican Hotel Deals

Crowne Plaza Plymouth by IHG

Crowne Plaza Plymouth by IHG

4 out of 5
Armada Way Plymouth England
The price is NZ$238 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$238
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Crowne Plaza Plymouth by IHG
The Grosvenor Plymouth

The Grosvenor Plymouth

3.5 out of 5
7-11 Elliot Street Plymouth England
The price is NZ$189 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$189
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
The Grosvenor Plymouth
The Drake Hotel Plymouth

The Drake Hotel Plymouth

4 out of 5
2 Lockyer St Plymouth England
The price is NZ$224 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$224
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (325 reviews)
"The hotel was excellent, especially the staff on reception, a young lady called Jasmin , worth her weight in gold, only hope the hotel realise what a valuable asset she is."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

The Drake Hotel Plymouth
Imperial Plymouth

Imperial Plymouth

4 out of 5
Lockyer Street Plymouth England
The price is NZ$206 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
NZ$206
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Plymouth. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a computer station. Popular attractions Bowling Green and Plymouth ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (776 reviews)
"We flew in late to Bristol airport and notified the hotel via telephone that we were destined to be too late for check in. Rachael arranged for our key to be left for us which really made our arrival pretty relaxing, all things considered. Breakfast was grand, the location is very central and the ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Imperial Plymouth
Invicta Hotel

Invicta Hotel

4 out of 5
11/12 Osborne Place Plymouth England
The price is NZ$192 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$192
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (188 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable room with really lovely staff. The building is quite old and there's a lot of stairs, but that's to be expected! The location couldn't have been better. There's also a good choice at breakfast, would stay here again."

Reviewed on 30 July 2026

Invicta Hotel
The Craft House

The Craft House

4 out of 5
5 Elliot St Plymouth England
The price is NZ$222 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
NZ$222
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a snack bar/deli. Popular attractions Bowling Green and Drake Statue are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
"Such a wonderful stay. Very authentic property."

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

The Craft House
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Barbican

Find the best Barbican areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Royal William Yard

Check out the restaurants, seaside views and historical sites while spending some time in Royal William Yard. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Plymouth Pavilions or Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park.

West Hoe

While West Hoe isn't home to many top sights, Tinside Lido and Plymouth Pavilions are some notable places to visit nearby.

Derriford

When in Derriford, you can plan a visit to Home Park and Drake Circus, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Beaumont

While Beaumont may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Drake Circus and Plymouth Gin Distillery.

Stoke

Stoke is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Home Park and Plymouth Pavilions while you're in town.



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