Best Hotels in Bristol

The Harbourside offers premium hotels like Hotel du Vin (£120-180/night) near attractions, while Clifton provides boutique options like The Clifton (£90-130/night) in Georgian surroundings. Budget travellers find hostels in the city centre from £25/night, with good bus connections to all areas.

We reviewed 8 hotels across Bristol's key neighbourhoods to help you pick.

Harbourside - best for first-time visitors, history enthusiasts (mid-range)

Clifton - best for luxury travellers, architecture enthusiasts, romantic getaways (luxury)

Old City & Castle Street - best for culture seekers, foodies, history buffs (mid-range)

Stokes Croft - best for street art enthusiasts, alternative culture seekers, music lovers (budget)

Southville - best for young professionals, foodies, local experience seekers (mid-range)

Daily budget guide: Budget £45-65, Mid-range £90-140, Luxury £220+.

Budget

YHA Bristol (Harbourside) - £25-50/night. Modern hostel in converted Victorian building with harbour views and excellent facilities for budget travellers.

Mid-Range

Hotel du Vin Bristol (Harbourside) - £120-180/night. Converted Victorian warehouse with wine-focused boutique hotel atmosphere and harborside location.

Brooks Guesthouse Bristol (Clifton) - £90-140/night. Victorian townhouse turned contemporary guesthouse in fashionable Clifton with personalized service.

Travelodge Bristol City Centre (Harbourside) - £45-80/night. Budget chain hotel with reliable rooms and excellent city centre location near Cabot Circus shopping.

Clifton Hotel (Clifton) - £80-120/night. Family-run Victorian hotel in Clifton village with traditional charm and proximity to the Suspension Bridge.

Premier Inn Bristol City Centre (Harbourside) - £60-95/night. Reliable chain hotel with comfortable beds and central location near Bristol Cathedral and shopping areas.

Luxury

The Bristol Hotel (Harbourside) - £150-220/night. Grand Victorian railway hotel opposite Temple Meads station with original period features and modern luxury.

The Grand Hotel (Broad Street) - £180-280/night. Restored Edwardian grand hotel with opulent interiors, fine dining restaurant and full spa facilities.

Book early for May to September offers the warmest weather and longest days, perfect for exploring outdoor attractions like the Suspension Bridge and harbourside walks - this is peak season and prices rise.

Getting around: First West of England buses: £2.50 day ticket, covers most areas.