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:
CJ
United Kingdom
10
Ideal for families.
Ideal for families. Absolutely brilliant atmosphere.
The splash pools for the kids are a great idea and I have never seen any thing like the ones in the centre.
The aquarium is a must see for kids.
Wide variety and choice of food and drink. Loads of vege and vegan places and choices everywhere.
Lorraine
United Kingdom
10
On my day of exploring I didn't go to Clifton, I went to...
On my day of exploring I didn't go to Clifton, I went to the other side of Bristol, so I saw some street art and music and vinyl and vintage clothing shops. I did go for a drink at the Watershed area, which is nice and relaxing by the water, and I enjoyed sitting on the grass beside the cathedral. The city has a nice vibe to it. Had great fish and chips!
James
United Kingdom
10
Amazing city, with amazing people!
Amazing city, with amazing people! Lots to see and do, bit hilly but I love a walk through a beautiful city. Great architecture mixed in with contemporary street art. Brilliant array of food on offer. The most underrated city in the country!
Fiona
Ireland
10
Cabot circus shopping centre has everything!
Cabot circus shopping centre has everything! I have never met such nice, friendly people as the Bristol people in all my travels. I'll be back! I hired a car while there so cant comment on public transport.
Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.0
SS Great Britain was great, excellent amount of interesting...
SS Great Britain was great, excellent amount of interesting information for all ages in the museum followed by a walk around the ship itself with all the different levels. Really well set out.
Plenty of great places to eat. Interesting markets with independent shops.
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.
“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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