Top Boutique Hotels in Greater Bristol (2026)

A contemporary boutique guest house set in a Georgian townhouse, Number 38 Clifton offers stylish rooms with views of the Clifton Downs or Bristol city center. With a garden, terrace and free Wi-Fi, this hotel is within 10 minutes’ walk of bars, restaurants and Clifton Down Train Station. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, mini-bar and tea and coffee facilities. All have an private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries, some of which also have a bath. Full English breakfasts are made using locally sourced produce, with lighter options including granola, smoked salmon and fresh fruit. Early evening drinks can be enjoyed on the stylishly furnished terrace or by the fire in the lounge during the colder months. Number 38 Clifton is around 2 miles from the center of Bristol, and around 1 mile from Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery. Bristol Zoo is less than 15 minutes’ walk from the hotel, and the Hippodrome Theater is an 8-minute drive away.

- "Great location, well appointed room with minibar and lovely toiletries, road and slippers. Great breakfast with plenty of choice." - "Beautifully presented, very comfortable bed" - "Lovely view across Clifton Down from my room and amazing view across the city from the breakfast room." - "Beautiful, comfortable room." - "Loving place and breakfast!" - "The whole experience and property were brilliant. Friendly and personal greeting on arrival from kind and responsive staff. Breakfast is included, and I had the porridge with cinnamon and honey, and it was beautiful! The room was gorgeous, with a comfy bed, all the facilities you could need, nice complimentary items, and a gorgeous view from the window. Would definitely stay again!"

Located in Bristol, 1.5 miles from Sugar Loaf Beach, The Royal Inn by Chef & Brewer Collection provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, all rooms come with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Ashton Court is 8.8 miles from The Royal Inn by Chef & Brewer Collection, while Bristol Zoo is 8.9 miles away. The nearest airport is Bristol Airport, 15 miles from the accommodation.

- "Location, facilities, excellent customer experience and staff" - "Fantastic room, beautiful building and grounds,very friendly, polite and helpful staff, great food. Superb!" - "The location and the beer garden. Rooms were also good size and clean and comfortable. Nice parking area." - "Was very nice breakfast with variety of choices the service staff was brilliantly amazing pleasant" - "Location, staff and views were brilliant" - "Staff were brilliant, they went over and above to make our stay comfortable"

Hort's Townhouse is conveniently set in the center of Bristol, and provides a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around a 9-minute walk from Bristol Cathedral, 0.8 miles from Bristol Temple Meads Station and 2.5 miles from Bristol Zoo. The property is non-smoking throughout and is located a 10-minute walk from Cabot Circus. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Hort's Townhouse every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. Ashton Court is 3.3 miles from the accommodation, while Bristol Parkway Station is 7.2 miles away. The nearest airport is Bristol Airport, 8.7 miles from Hort's Townhouse.

- "It was just a short walk into the city centre, lovely bar area and room. The bed was super comfortable!! And the team left some balloons and a cookie on the bed for my partners birthday :)" - "Great decor, clean, good food and drink." - "Art deco. Recent renovation. Very pretty and clean with a functional bar on the ground floor. Location is very good for exploring old town but I gotta say Bristol old town feels out of touch with modern urban life and it’s gonna be a 20 min walk to get to the lively harbour zone."

Featuring a restaurant and a bar, Artist Residence Bristol is located in Bristol, a 4-minute walk from Cabot Circus and one mile from Bristol Temple Meads Station. The property is around 1.1 miles from Bristol Cathedral, 2.4 miles from Bristol Zoo and 3.6 miles from Ashton Court. The property has room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. The rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. The hotel provides certain accommodations that feature a balcony, and rooms contain an electric tea pot. The rooms have a private bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. Bristol Parkway Station is 6.6 miles from Artist Residence Bristol, while Oldfield Park Train Station is 12 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Bristol Airport, 8.7 miles from the accommodation.

- "Staff, location, room and restaurant all amazing...would highly recommend to anyone visiting Bristol." - "As our room was half way through being made up the receptionist quickly and kindly made sure we were upgraded. Fantastic service and very profesional." - "Very nice, up to date, thinking about all the small details. Young atmosphere, clean and a very attentive staff." - "So aesthetic. Loved the decor and the bathroom products!" - "Beautiful interior. Great location."

With a secluded courtyard and award-winning bistro, this historic hotel offers luxury rooms with free Wi-Fi. Hotel du Vin Bristol is a 10-minute walk from the vibrant Waterside area. The elegant bedrooms feature Egyptian linen and air conditioning. The bathrooms have a roll-top bath or a monsoon shower and all rooms feature a plasma-screen TV. The stylish bistro serves classic French cuisine in intimate surroundings. The menu includes quality West Country produce, and the cozy Sugar House Bar offers a range of fine international wines. Just a 10-minute walk from Cabot Circus Shopping Center, Hotel du Vin is 20 minutes’ walk from Temple Meads Station. Clifton Village and the famous Suspension Bridge are just over a mile away.

- "Quirky and interesting - lovely staff!" - "Lovely room. Dog friendly with a dog passport! Good food Well priced wine Lovely breakfast" - "This hotel is one of the best hotels I have ever been to. I enjoyed every second of my stay in the luxurious room. The service is top notch. There was a coffee machine in the room with very high quality coffee, the flavour of the coffee was amazing. The bathroom had a gorgeous cast iron bathtub and expensive shampoos. I recommend this hotel to everyone."

This Victorian-style hotel has a fabulous location next to Bristol Cathedral and the historic waterfront. It features an on-site gym and a choice of restaurants. Guests get unlimited free WiFi in the public areas. Some rooms at the Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel have views of the river, while others have views of College Green or Bristol Cathedral. Each also has satellite TV and tea and coffee facilities. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at hotel's on-site restaurant, Miller & Carter. Choose from an indulgent menu bursting with 30 day aged British and Irish beef steaks, heavenly fish dishes, and the finest burgers. Guests can also enjoy cocktails, an extensive wine and beer list at the Bar. After a long day exploring Bristol and beyond, guests can enjoy a workout in the gym. Bristol is known for its arts scene, and a number of museums and galleries can be reached within 10 minutes’ walk.

- "Central location, historical and interesting" - "The room and restaurant?" - "Fabulous location & great, friendly staff." - "Good hospitality, spacious well equipped room with nice soft furnishings. Very friendly staff, excellent food." - "room breakfast location ambience parking" - "Spacious bedrooms with tea/coffee and plenty of water. Staff very helpful and friendly. Hotel felt luxurious and was very clean." - "Breakfast was delicious, the staff was very friendly, and the rooms were comfortable"

Located just 5 minutes’ walk from the Memorial Stadium, Bristol Rovers’ football ground and home to Bristol's rugby club, The Wellington has an on-site pub and a restaurant which serves fresh, locally sourced produce. Free Wi-Fi is available at this guest accommodations. A TV is included in each bright bedroom, which has a private modern bathroom with shower facilities. Free private parking is possible and Filton Golf Course is just 2 miles away. Located in the suburb of Horfield, Bristol city center is just a 10-minute drive away. Montpellier Rail Station is less than 2 miles from this property.

- "Friendly staff good location with parking. good bus link to centre of Bristol also a variety of shops locally" - "Staff were excellent" - "Loved the deconstructed Full English breakfast provided at my request (waiter's own unique description!)" - "We found it per chance and it was amazing. We had dinner, staff were friendly and helpful but didnt have time to stay for breakfast unfortunately!" - "The hotel was easy to find. It was in the perfect location for a hair salon we were visiting. Hotel/pub staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The room we had was on the second floor and you couldn’t hear the pub noise at all. The room was spacious clean and comfortable. The breakfast was lovely and the waitress even found me some decaf coffee when the machine had broken."

Bedrock Lodge provides a sauna and free private parking, and is within 3.5 miles of Bristol Parkway Station and 5.5 miles of Cabot Circus. There's a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. The guest house also offers facilities for disabled guests. At the guest house, all units come with a wardrobe. All rooms come with a kettle, a TV, and free Wifi, while selected rooms are fitted with a patio and some have garden views. At the guest house, some units are allergy-free. For those nights when you'd rather not eat out, you can have groceries delivered and cook on the barbecue. For guests with children, the guest house features both an indoor and outdoor play area. Guests at Bedrock Lodge can enjoy cycling and fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden. Bristol Temple Meads Station is 6.3 miles from the accommodation, while Bristol Cathedral is 6.6 miles away. The nearest airport is Bristol Airport, 14 miles from Bedrock Lodge.

- "Really well appointed. Very convenient for motorway. Excellent facilities." - "Quirky location, nice & quiet even with a railway viaduct visible from garden." - "Everything" - "Helpful staff and really accomadating. Happy to let us go early to decorate Respected our privacy to enjoy ourselves Will go back happily." - "Lovely cabin, load a of space and excellently equipped, full kitchen. Parking. Shame indidnt have longer asnlooked like a nice outside area also. The hosts amswered all my queries super quick. Thanks"

On the quayside of the Floating Harbor, The Bristol Hotel is 10 minutes' walk from Brunel's SS Great Britain. It has stylish rooms, free internet and a riverside restaurant. The light and airy rooms feature modern furniture and many have views across the harbor. They feature a flat-screen TV and beds have duck down duvets and crisp white linen. Bathrooms include power shower and designer toiletries. With huge floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning river views, the River Grille restaurant serves modern English cuisine including fresh local fish, Somerset beef and West Country cheeses. The elegant River Lounge offers light snacks, afternoon teas and a fine wine list. Guests can also visit Rick's, a glamorous cocktail bar which transports guests to a relaxed and exotic destination. Queens Square and the Arnolfini Gallery are both just 656 feet away. Castle Park and The Galleries shopping center are 10 minutes’ walk.

- "Ideal location . Convenience of adjacent parking. Fantastic breakfast" - "Staff were lovely, excellent location, room service for food." - "Breakfast ,room ,and location were absolutely spot on we just love coming every year to stay with you as it’s amazing. Friendly and caring staff, that’s why we will be returning next year 👌" - "The hotel was fab and the staff were lovely and so helpful!" - "Location . Staff ." - "The service from the staff from start to finish was fantastic, in every department !"

The Brooks Guest house Bristol is a 2-minute walk from the O2 Arena and the Bristol Hippodrome. This boutique hotel offers luxurious bedrooms with designer bathrooms, free Wi-Fi and a bar. Rooms feature modern amenities including flat-screen TVs and DVD players. Bathrooms have power showers, free toiletries and the comfortable beds are covered in Egyptian cotton sheets. The property has vintage caravans located on the roof for a quirky alternative to a normal bedroom. The bright open-plan breakfast room serves healthy breakfast using local organic produce. The Honesty Bar has a selection of West Country ales and cider, light snacks and fresh coffees. Drinks can also be taken in the courtyard area. Located in Bristol’s Old Town, the Brooks is next to St Nicholas Market, which offers exotic food stalls. Cabot Circus and the river are within a 10-minute walk.

- "very clean and felt very safe" - "The room was perfect. Felt like a modern country B&B- cosy and comfortable. Although right in the centre there was no noise issues at all. The staff were all very friendly and attentive. We didn't have breakfast but it looked and smelled wonderful." - "Clean, comfortable, extremely friendly The best breakfast delicious food" - "Staff were exceptional" - "Wonderful clean room. Just like in the pictures. Location fabulous and restaurant bright and airy. Room was quite spacious with tea coffee snd biscuits and a good hairdryer. Ensuite was modern and clean. Bed linen fresh and quaint and tv worked well. Good WiFi. Great Location. Approachable staff. Thanks so much Brooks. I'd give 10 out of 10 for cleanliness, Location and value."