Bristol was highly rated for shopping by 8,304 guests from the United Kingdom!Bristol travel guide
From Brunel to Banksy!
Britain’s 4th most popular visitor destination, Bristol boasts Brunel’s magnificent Clifton Suspension Bridge spanning the River Avon. More Brunel handiwork is in the harbour where his SS Great Britain steamship is moored. Pirate walks here detail the city’s underground naval history.
Further north in Clifton is the world’s oldest zoo outside a capital city. Other Bristol attractions include At-Bristol Museum and the Grade I-listed Corn Exchange with its 4 "nails" outside where money changed hands. Also worth a visit is St Nicholas Market, in a Georgian square home to several bars and a Slow Food Market on the 1st Sunday of every month. Other Bristol shopping options include shopping centres at Cabot Circus, and Cribbs Causeway on the outskirts.
As a student city, Bristol really comes to life after dark. The live music scene here is fantastic and has given way to several internationally known bands, but for something more alternative head to Eastside.
Another option for alternative-seekers is the work of hometown street artists Banksy. Just like Booking.com’s Bristol accommodation, his work is spread throughout this fabulous city.
This Gateway to the West Country is served by Bristol Airport and Temple Meads train station. The old Bristol to Bath railway line is now a cycle route and makes a great day trip.
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What guests said about Bristol:
Anonymous
United Kingdom
10
We loved Bristol it's so interesting, plenty to see, we...
We loved Bristol it's so interesting, plenty to see, we managed to walk everywhere from where we were staying. We loved the bridge we walked under it & over it, lovely views from the bridge well done Brunel! The quay was interesting with lots of nice places to eat. We had just the festival tho which was a shame. The square was good for people watching.
Jill
United Kingdom
10
Excellent city bus tour.
Excellent city bus tour. Lots of places to visit: particularly enjoyed the Clifton Suspension Bridge & walking along the harbour. Lots of good eating places on offer - we enjoyed eating at the Cote Brasserie in Cabot Circus. Provided you have a map, it is easy to get around Bristol - we covered quite an area on foot but am sure we could have used the buses more.
Joanna
United Kingdom
10
It was great lots of places to visit and people were really...
It was great lots of places to visit and people were really friendly. we went to bristol zoo and had a great day out, and because we were close to the centre it was just a walk to the shopping centre . The restaurant on the lake were great too all the pubs were different that we went into some had games for all ages others had film rooms they were great for all the family
lorraine
United Kingdom
10
Amazing city.
Amazing city. We used the sightseeing bus and found out so much about the area. Highly recommend. We were here for the Balloon fiesta which was amazing. Advise don't pay for parking at the park use the free bus service.
Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.0
The shopping is great and the harbour is a lovely place to...
The shopping is great and the harbour is a lovely place to go at night for a meal. Lots of choice. It is a lively city. Lots to see and do.
The theatre is lovely and the show fantastic.
We walked everywhere and found everything easily using a map given to is by our hotel.
Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.0
Balloon Festival at Ashton Court was great, but very crowded.
Balloon Festival at Ashton Court was great, but very crowded. Be prepared to queue for everything once at the event including toilets, food & drink. SS Great Britain is well worth a visit and you receive a free entrance within 12 months. Catch22 Fish & Chip Shop/Restaurant (College Green) does excellent F&C. Purchased an all day bus ticket for £4 great value for money, use it to visit Clifton and the suspension bridge. An amazing piece of engineering. The suspension bridge visitors centre is free and worth seeing.
“Location is good, the hotel is within a few minutes walk from Temple Meads station and the city centre isn' t too far either. The hotel staff is nice and helpful, breakfast is good and free wifi works like a charm. Overall a good value for the money.”
“The rooms are nicely finished and clean. The hotel is on the way out towards the airport so it was very handy for my one night stopover. I had a lovely walk and boat ride along the river into the city centre.”
“The hotel was very convenient for us as we were visiting family on that side of Bristol. The bus service to the centre is frequent and cheap and there was space to leave our car.
Although they were busy preparing for their beer festival, the staff were welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The room was clean and quiet.”
“The atmosphere was great. We are mature amongst younger people but was made to feel welcome. Perfect location for Calstone Hall and all city centre activities. We stayed before catching s plane at Bristol airport. Would recommend to all.”
“This hotel is a typical Ibis, utterly unremarkable - except this one is very handy for Bristol Temple Meads railway station, and also for catching the ferry into town from Temple Quay.”
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