Bristol for the Discerning Traveller
Bristol is an old medieval city with an interesting history and if you take the time to explore the city centre you will see many parts of it that havenýt changed for centuries. Today, Bristol offers culture and art, entertainment, and a vibrant and lively night-life. The city is brimming with charm and character and has a lot to offer its visitors. The accommodation choices in the city are varied and cater to all types of visitors, whether you are looking for a luxury hotel or serviced apartment, a bed & breakfast or a rural retreat, you are sure to find something to suit your needs.
Not to be missed is The Old City, full of historical buildings and cobbled streets much of the district remains the same as it has always been and it is a fascinating and exciting place to explore. The winding alleyways will lead you past Broad Street and on into Corn Street where you should stop to investigate St Nicholas Market with its colourful displays of delicious food from around the world found under the one roof. Local cheeses, sausages, home-made pies, food from Morocco, Italy Portugal and the Caribbean and Turkey are all out on display to tempt you.
Llandoger Trow pub on King Street was built in 1664 and is one of the last timber-built buildings remaining in Bristol; the name is taken from the Welsh village of Llandogo on the River Wye. Many of the pubs original features remain and parts of it have been restored to preserve it. There are many interesting stories and myths told about the pub involving pirates and smuggling.
The Christmas Steps are a great place for some unique shopping opportunities, just follow the ancient, steep and winding alleyways and you will find a secret world of art galleries and potteries amongst the old shops and buildings. Browse through the shops selling a variety of dresses, shoes, musical instruments and furniture or sit outside a cafe and watch the scenes from every day life in this charming area.
Cabot Circus is a recently opened development in Bristol city centre and the ideal place for those who like to shop with over 120 stores. Harvey Nichols and House of Fraser can all be found here with other famous chain stores and popular high street names providing plenty of choice and suiting all budgets.
Bristol is the perfect place for a weekend break with friends, family, or a loved one, as it has such a wide range of activities to entertain and delight the visitor. Whatever type of accommodation you are looking for, from a first-class hotel to a budget bed and breakfast Bristol hostel, the city has it all. The Bristol of today has seen lots of development in recent years and offers a wide range of luxury hotels, fine restaurants, stylish bars and designer shops. If you are planning on a weekend shopping trip for someone special then there are plenty of opportunities to spoil someone in the city.
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Hotel accommodation in the city centre is suitable for business travellers and those on holiday, with many offering high standards of services and facilities. If you are looking for an accommodation Bristol hotel in the city centre or surrounding areas there are a range of budget, mid-range and high-class accommodation to suit everyone's needs.
If you are in Bristol on business or have to arrange a conference or seminar in the city, then choosing to stay in a hotel makes sense. Convenient for major travel routes, rail links and Bristol Airport, they are also excellently positioned for public transport and close to the cityýs business district.
Bristol is quickly developing as one of the top city break destinations in the country with a wide choice of restaurants, bars, clubs and a friendly cosmopolitan feel to it. Choosing a hotel over any other type of accommodation has its advantages, as well as offering privacy and luxury, it will make your stay in this exciting city more enjoyable and relaxed. Check online to see the choices open to you today.
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Michiel Van Kets provides article services for Dan Broughton, marketing manager for Geometric Apartments and a regular user of hotels in Bristol since 1988. For information or questions about hotels Bristol or a serviced apartment in Bristol visit the website.
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