Bristol

Travel Guide

Wills Memorial Building featuring heritage elements, night scenes and a city
Bristol featuring a sunset, a bridge and a river or creek
Bristol
Bristol which includes a river or creek, a sunset and a bridge
Bristol
With a youthful arts and entertainment scene,international festivals, as well as family-friendly attractions, Bristolis one of the liveliest cities in Britain today. And that’s all on top of thelocally brewed beers, ciders and museums and historical sites.

The River Avon is the lifeblood of Bristoland the harbour is a great place to start your visit. The harbour was a centrefor shipbuilding now it’s been given a new lease of as the city’s hub forculture and entertainment. It’s the location of the annual BristolHarbour Festival, one of Britain's biggest festivals, and home to the steamshipSS Great Britain. Buy a ticket, get on board to learn and more about thehistory of this storied ship and why it was considered a marvel in its time.

In the centre of town is the St.Nicholas Market. Spend a morning or afternoon browsing the stallsselling everything from old records and handmade jewellery to hot sauces. OnWednesday there’s fresh local produce at the Farmers Market and you can enjoy tastysnacks made with local ingredients. Wash your food down with a Somerset cideror beer from a local brewery.

In the evenings Bristolhas a wide range of entertainment, from classical music and theatre in theColston Hall in BristolOld Vic and the Bristol Hippodrome, to quirky bars and greatunderground clubs playing the best in electronic music.

With attractions such as At-Bristol, Bristol Aquarium,Bristol Zoo Gardens and M Shed, there’s plenty for the kids to do where theyget to learn something too. Check out the Clifton Suspension Bridge, which isjust a short drive from the city centre, giving incredible views over theregion. Families will appreciate the city’s festivals such as the BristolFestival of Nature the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, Europe's largestevent for hot-air balloons and the Bristol Festival of Puppetry.

Bristol is one of thewarmest and sunniest cities in Britain thanks to its location in the south andthe proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. Outside the warm season, which runs fromMay to September, you‘ll find cheaper deals than during the summer months.

It is easy to travel around Bristoland the city thanks to its great public transport. Make use of the excellentbus or rent a bike and discover why this city is considered so bike friendly.

Where to stay in Bristol

Cabot Circus Shopping Centre featuring shopping and street scenes as well as a small group of people

Bristol City Centre

4/5(90 area reviews)

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
Clifton which includes street scenes as well as a couple

Clifton

4.5/5(170 area reviews)

Travellers come to Clifton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Clifton Downs and Observatory and Clifton Cathedral while you're in town.

Clifton
St. Mary Redcliffe Church showing a bay or harbour

Bristol Floating Harbour

4/5(657 area reviews)

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.

Bristol Floating Harbour
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Portishead

You'll enjoy the parks and art galleries in Portishead. You might want to make time for a stop at Portishead Lake Grounds or Parish Wharf Swimming Pool.

Portishead

Filton

3.5/5(88 area reviews)

Filton is well liked for its shopping. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Bristol area, you might plan a trip to The Mall at Cribbs Causeway or Bristol Zoo Project.

Filton
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
Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre
Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre
4 out of 5
2 Lower Castle Street, Old Market, Bristol, England
The price is €87 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
€87
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (339 reviews)
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Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre
Mollie's Motel & Diner
Mollie's Motel & Diner
3.5 out of 5
Cribbs Causeway, A4018, Bristol, England
The price is €83 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
€83
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,109 reviews)
Good not great Mollie’s Oxford service better
"First impressions are great. The branding and the interiors are spot on. Everywhere looked beautifully clean and the mattress and duvet was slightly softer and more comfortable than those at Mollie’s Oxford the night before. There’s plenty of free parking and of course the diner next door. Good idea ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Mollie's Motel & Diner
Ramada by Wyndham Bristol West
Ramada by Wyndham Bristol West
3.5 out of 5
Gordano Motorway Service Area M5 J19, Portbury, Bristol, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €62 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
€62
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
Great
"Yeah it was good"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Bristol West
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.
PREMIER SUITES PLUS Bristol Cabot Circus
PREMIER SUITES PLUS Bristol Cabot Circus
4 out of 5
Quakers Friars Cabot Circus, Bristol, England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Bristol. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning or laundry services, and bicycle rentals on site. Popular attractions Cabot Circus Shopping ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (173 reviews)
Nice, not easy to deal with…1
"Nice place. The instructions to enter the property are poor and there is no luggage store as listed. This is rental property, not with the amenities you expect. If you can arrive at the specific times the pace is open and understand this place is over multiple sites across the city, you will be fine. ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

PREMIER SUITES PLUS Bristol Cabot Circus
4 Berkeley Sq - YourApartment
4 Berkeley Sq - YourApartment
3 out of 5
4 Berkeley Square, Bristol, England
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Bristol. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Bristol Hippodrome Theatre and Cabot ...
8/10 Very Good! (42 reviews)
Basement flat nr Clifton
"Small basement flat, with shower. No access to outside space but window coukd be opened to allow fresh air. Hot weekend in Bristol but flat was still cool. Some communication from the managers had to chased (check in details etc.) but friendly and efficient once asked. Good base for a night or ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

4 Berkeley Sq - YourApartment
PREMIER SUITES Bristol Redcliffe
PREMIER SUITES Bristol Redcliffe
4 out of 5
30-38 St Thomas Street, Bristol, England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Bristol. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning or laundry services, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bristol Hippodrome ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (157 reviews)
"All good except poor wifi - about 10Mb/s"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

PREMIER SUITES Bristol Redcliffe
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.

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Reviews of Bristol

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
544
5 - Excellent 43%
4 - Good
563
4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
138
3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Bus top tour excellent way to view area and learn a little about the history

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Quite a vibrant city , somewhat quiet maybe due to the Corona Virus

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Was good to see the Clifton Suspension Bridge.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

poor integration of tourist info and transport and signing and parking and road structure and traffic and facilities and pricing. Bristol is a mess

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great for live music and pubs as well as historical places of interest.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A very vibrant and up and coming city stay