Bristol was highly rated for shopping by 8,184 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:
Val Val
Malta
6.0
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A good base for our trip as we explored the surroundings...
A good base for our trip as we explored the surroundings & went to Weston Super Mare, Cardiff and Bath. Bristol itself is ok for a few days but we didn't really spend too much time there apart from the evenings. We felt safe walking around the hotel area.
Sharon
United Kingdom
8.0
Very good
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So much to see and do.
So much to see and do. Loved the waterfront, just sitting with a coffee and watching everyone go by. A boat trip around the harbour; fabulous shopping' great theatre trip; wonderful restaurants and coffee shops! So much crammed into one weekend.
Anonymous
United Kingdom
4.0
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So disappointed.
So disappointed. The city is dirty and there is graffiti everywhere. We let the kids play in the city centre park only for them to discover broken glass in the grass. SS GreatBritain is an amazing experience and made up for the disappointment with the city which just appeared tired and run down, even the harbour side looked developed on the cheap.
william
United Kingdom
10
Exceptional
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Lots to do and see, plenty of places to eat and drink and...
Lots to do and see, plenty of places to eat and drink and the people we met couldn't be more helpful. Will definitely be going back for longer.
Went to Nando's and the guy who served us couldn't be more helpful and the food was lovely.
Where we stayed was easy walking distance to everything.
Malcolm
United Kingdom
10
Exceptional
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Love it but it is getting a bit run down too much graffiti...
Love it but it is getting a bit run down too much graffiti and potholes to die for literally but I still love it so much to do and see , I have been coming to Bristol for over 30 odd years and all ways find something new . When are the council going to stop digging the road up around the floating harbour area
JOAN
United Kingdom
8.0
Very good
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Bristol is a city with lots to do such as museum shops and...
Bristol is a city with lots to do such as museum shops and the cancels. Did not have time to see it al as only there three days. The Cathedral was smaller then I I thought it would be in comparison to Winchester. It was easy to get to the centre of Bristol from our Hotel by no 1 bus, which gave you a good tour of Bristol especially when you first arrive. The canal trips I highly recommend especially the one which includes a cream team and is I hour 40mins long very good value for money. Plenty of shops to shop in and some lovely individual ones too. The museum of Bristol and Art is also very good too and free.
“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 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.”
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