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The 3 best hotels in Bristol.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 8 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

The 3 best hotels in Bristol, United Kingdom: Victoria Square Hotel Clifton Village (budget), Clayton Hotel Bristol City (best value) and Leonardo Hotel Bristol City (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated October 23, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetVictoria Square Hotel Clifton Village8.2/10 · €109 / nightBest ValueClayton Hotel Bristol City8.6/10 · €211 / nightUpscale alternativeLeonardo Hotel Bristol City9.0/10 · €247 / night
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Victoria Square Hotel Clifton Village, Bristol
Budget
8.2€109 / night

Victoria Square Hotel Clifton Village

★★★Clifton

Best forSmart-budget trips · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.2/10 from 3,853 guest reviews
  • ≈ 13 min walk to SS Great Britain
  • Chosen from 8 hotels
3,853 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.4Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Situated on a quiet square near Clifton Village shops and the suspension bridge.
  • Breakfast: Tasty cooked options, but service is often slow and disorganised with items running out.
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.2/10 from 3,853 guest reviews; joint review-score position 5 of 8 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €109.11 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €109.11/night versus a sample median of €157.72/night (31% below the median).
  • Location: Clifton, Bristol. Address: Victoria Square. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Clayton Hotel Bristol City, Bristol
Best Value★ Our pick
8.6€211 / night

Clayton Hotel Bristol City

★★★★Bristol Old City

Best forMost travellers

  • 8.6/10 from 12,023 guest reviews
  • ≈ 19 min walk to SS Great Britain
  • Chosen from 8 hotels
12,023 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.4Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Central setting near the Old City, shops, and restaurants on a quiet pedestrian street.
  • Breakfast: Good variety and tasty options, though items sometimes run out or are slow to replenish.
  • Family rooms
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.6/10 from 12,023 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 8 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €210.85/night versus a sample median of €157.72/night.
  • Location: Bristol Old City, Bristol. Address: Broad Street. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Leonardo Hotel Bristol City, Bristol
Upscale alternative
9.0€247 / night

Leonardo Hotel Bristol City

★★★★Bristol

Best forSpecial occasions

  • 9.0/10 from 7,006 guest reviews
  • ≈ 28 min walk to SS Great Britain
  • Chosen from 8 hotels
7,006 Booking.com reviewsPrice checked on Booking.com · 23 Oct 2026

No eligible 5-star hotel came up in Bristol, so this is our upscale alternative: a 4-star rated 9.0/10 from 7,006 Booking.com reviews.

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Why this Upscale alternative pick
  • No eligible 5-star hotel came up in Bristol, so this is our upscale alternative: a 4-star rated 9.0/10 from 7,006 Booking.com reviews.
  • Guest score 9.0/10 from 7,006 Booking.com reviews.

Compare the three hotels side by side · Hotels near: SS Great Britain, Clifton Suspension Bridge, Ashton Gate (stadium)

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026 – 23 Oct 2026.

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Where to stay in Bristol

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

Clifton

Victoria Square Hotel Clifton Village · ≈ 13 min walk to SS Great Britain

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Sightseeing on foot

Best Value

Bristol Old City

Clayton Hotel Bristol City · ≈ 19 min walk to SS Great Britain

Best for: Most travellers

Upscale alternative

Bristol

Leonardo Hotel Bristol City · ≈ 28 min walk to SS Great Britain

Best for: Special occasions

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BudgetBest ValueUpscale alternativeSS Great Britain · Clifton Suspension Bridge · Ashton Gate (stadium)

Bristol hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetVictoria Square Hotel Clifton VillageClifton38.2 (3,853)€109
Best ValueClayton Hotel Bristol CityBristol Old City48.6 (12,023)€211
Upscale alternativeLeonardo Hotel Bristol CityBristol49.0 (7,006)€247

Questions about hotels in Bristol

What is the best budget hotel in Bristol?
Victoria Square Hotel Clifton Village (Clifton): 8.2/10 · 3,853 reviews · €109 / night · Guests say: “Location: Situated on a quiet square near Clifton Village shops and the suspension bridge.”
What is the best value hotel in Bristol?
Clayton Hotel Bristol City (Bristol Old City): 8.6/10 · 12,023 reviews · €211 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central setting near the Old City, shops, and restaurants on a quiet pedestrian street.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Bristol?
Leonardo Hotel Bristol City (Bristol): 9/10 · 7,006 reviews · €247 / night
Where should I stay in Bristol?
Our three picks are in Clifton, Bristol Old City, Bristol. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on October 23, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026 – 23 Oct 2026.

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