About Bristol
Bristol mixes maritime history with creativity and innovation. The Clifton Suspension Bridge, SS Great Britain and Banksy's street art draw visitors. The harbourside has museums, bars and restaurants, and the city has a strong independent spirit.
Top attractions in and around Bristol
- Clifton Suspension Bridge
- SS Great Britain
- Bristol Harbour
- Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
- We The Curious
- Cabot Tower
- St Nicholas Market
- Blaise Castle Estate
- Ashton Court Estate
- Street art (Banksy and others)
Getting there
Main train station: Bristol Temple Meads (London Paddington ~1h 45m), Bristol Parkway
Airport(s): Bristol Airport (flyer bus to Temple Meads and city)
Temple Meads is the main station; Bath is 15 minutes by train.
Top 10 hotels in Bristol
The Bristol Harbour Hotel
53-55 Corn Street, Bristol BS1 1HT
Former bank building with spa, restaurant and rooftop terrace.
Berkeley Square Hotel
15 Berkeley Square, Bristol BS8 1HB
Georgian townhouse hotel in Clifton with restaurant.
Mercure Bristol Grand
Broad Street, Bristol BS1 2HL
Historic hotel with grand façade and central location.
Hotel du Vin Bristol
The Sugar House, Narrow Lewins Mead, Bristol BS1 2NU
Converted sugar warehouse with bistro and character.
The Washington
11-15 St Paul's Road, Bristol BS8 1LX
Victorian pub with rooms in Clifton.
Brooks Guesthouse Bristol
St Nicholas Court, St Nicholas Street, Bristol BS1 1UB
Boutique B&B with pod rooms and rooftop terrace.
Mercure Bristol Brigstow
5-7 Welsh Back, Bristol BS1 4SP
Waterside hotel with views of the harbour.
The Rodney Hotel
4 Rodney Place, Bristol BS8 4HY
Family-run B&B in a Clifton townhouse.
Ibis Bristol Centre
Explore Lane, Bristol BS1 5TY
Budget hotel near the harbour and attractions.
Premier Inn Bristol Central
Haymarket, Bristol BS1 3LR
Reliable budget option in the city centre.