About Bristol City Centre and Old City

The City Centre and Old City of Bristol are the heart of the city and offer a superb taste of culture, food, history and fantastic shopping opportunities. A trip to Bristol would not be complete without a visit to its central area.

Bristol Shopping Quarter

Bristol's shopping quarter has over 500 stores, more than 50 cafes and restaurants, great cinemas and entertainment.

The amazing range of shops - from the world famous Harvey Nichols and a flagship House of Fraser to one of the largest Primarks in the country - means that whatever you're looking for, you're sure to find it in the centre of Bristol. From mid-November until late-December, Bristol Shopping Quarter is also home to popular German-themed and local Christmas markets.

The Old City

A veritable rabbit warren of diverse businesses and projects piled into a small, charming space. The streets of the Old City including Broad Street, Corn Street, St Nicholas Market, King Street, Welsh Back and Queen Square remain much the same today as they were hundreds of years ago and are dotted with cobbled streets, secret alleys and interesting architecture. A wander through the Old City will be overflowing with character.

As the name might suggest, this area contains some of the oldest buildings in the city and is described as the medieval heart. Take a heritage walk around the area to discover what remains of Norman Bristol and the city wall remain, then find a spot at one of the many independent and quirky coffee shops in the area for watching the world go by.

Or take a break in Georgian Queen Square which is leafy, peaceful and perfect for picnics. It also hosts a number of events throughout the warmer months, not least the Bristol Harbour Festival in July.

You can eat and drink at some of the best restaurants and bars in the city in this area, including restaurants aboard boats, secret speakeasies, jazz pubs, a cacophony of street food stalls and world-famous pies.

This area is home to some of the most diverse shopping in bristol too. So take the time to browse the stalls of the covered St Nicholas Market, and the old Corn Exchange where you will find anything from jewellery, records and crystals to games to hats and instruments. Also don't miss the original 'nails' on Corn Street where the English expression 'paying on the nail' is thought to have originated.

Or stroll towards the ancient, steep and winding seven streets of Christmas Steps Arts Quarter, which have been frequented by visitors since the 1600s and come complete with its own small theatre, a museum, pubs, restaurants and eclectic shops.

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Bristol Ferry Boats

Harbourside

Explore Bristol's Harbourside by ferry, go on a trip with friends or colleagues, or simply get from A to B without worrying about traffic
PREMIER SUITES PLUS Bristol Cabot Circus

Central Bristol

Serviced apartments located in Quakers Friars, Bristol's premium shopping quarter.

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Guide Price From £80.00 to £110.00 Per unit per night
Underfall Yard

Central Bristol

Underfall Yard – the heart of Bristol’s harbour since 1809 and the machines that powered a port.
Swoon

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Authentic artisan gelato bar with a dash of Italian swagger and style.
Visit the film locations from Skins

Central Bristol

Find the show's key locations using the Bristol Film Office's map.
Brooks Guesthouse Bristol

Old City

The stunning Brooks Guest House Bristol is a boutique guesthouse in central Bristol.

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Guide Price From £89.00 to £109.00 Per room (breakfast included)
Ibis Temple Meads Quay

Temple

Budget Hotel

Contemporary hotel situated mere minutes away from Bristol Temple Meads railway station

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Guide Price From £65.00 Per room (room only)
StagWeb

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Plan a legendary stag do today and sidestep all the usual organising stress with the help of one of the UK’s leading stag party providers StagWeb!
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In recent years, Sri Lankan food has been having a moment, with The Times identifying it as a key food trend, and BBC Food attributing its popularity to 'most of the food world looking towards exciting new cuisines.'
The Matthew

Harbourside

Based in Bristol’s floating harbour for much of the year, the Matthew is popular for harbour tours as well as longer sailing trips.
Hyde at Home

Central Bristol

You can now order bottles of pre-made cocktails, wine, beers, spirit packages and more on the new website, all safely delivered to your door within four miles of Bristol.
The Coconut Tree Clifton

Clifton

In recent years, Sri Lankan food has been having a moment, with The Times identifying it as a key food trend, and BBC Food attributing its popularity to 'most of the food world looking towards exciting new cuisines.'
Burger Theory

Central Bristol

Burger Theory has been built from the ground up with real grassroots, powered by an insatiable quest for better, fresher and more creative burgers.
Your Apartment – Aparthotels

Clifton

Your Apartment provide unique, stylish apartments across central Bristol, designed to give you the space and freedom to feel at home.
Practice yoga on the water with SUP Bristol

Harbourside

Take your yoga practice to the water with SUP Bristol this summer, SUP Yoga is great fun and a fantastic test for your balance.
Charles Wesley's House

Central Bristol

Visit the home of Charles Wesley, the great Methodist preacher and hymn writer, with everything exactly as it was for him and his family

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Free
Chez Marcel

Central Bristol

Creperie Bretonne, French buckwheat Galettes & Crepes. French Cider, wines, beers, coffees, spritz,...
Rainbow Casino

Central Bristol

Rainbow Casino, situated in Bristol Harbourside is the perfect destination to start, spend and end your night out.
Pieminister - St Nicholas Market

Old City

Pieminister prides itself on being an ethical producer, using only free-range meat and sourcing ingredients from local farmers and producers
Overlook the Floating Harbour from The Bristol hotel

Harbourside

The Bristol Hotel enjoys an unbeatable waterfront location in the heart of Bristol

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