How to Find Cheap Hotels in Bristol, England

Bristol is a vibrant city in England with a lot to offer visitors young and old. Tranquil and quaint by day, Bristol comes alive once the sun sets. Bars and nightclubs rule the night. Read on to learn more about finding cheap accommodations in Bristol.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A computer with Internet access in order to book reservations online
• A valid passport from your nation of origin

Know Your Destination

1. Know that Bristol is the largest port in England. More tonnage moves through Bristol than through other port cities in England like Portsmouth, Southampton and Dover.

2. Learn about the weather conditions in Bristol before you come. While the weather in Bristol and England as a whole is relatively moderate, there are still days, particularly during winter months, where fog and rain can dampen your plans.

Plan Your Transportation

3. Fly into Bristol International Airport for the fewest travel headaches. The airport serves most major European cities and has daily flights to other points in England but, interestingly enough, not to London.

4. Use the Tube (England's underground mass transit system) for the quickest way between two points. The subways are clean and safe and run on regular schedules. Fares are cheap, too.

5. Fly into Heathrow Airport, and then take the train from London. Costs for train fare depend on the time of year (fares spike a bit during summer months), but are always relatively cheap.

Find Hotels and Accommodations

6. To book accommodations, contact Bristol Tourist Information Centre at 011 ([phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).

7. Find cheap accommodations in youth hostels which operate throughout Bristol and England at large. People who don't mind "roughing it" can find a cozy mattress for well under $100 a night.

8. Consider a hotel with easy access to the harbor as you'll want to take time to see one of the oldest and most important ports in England. There are plenty of sights along the shore for tourists.

9. Find cheap accommodations in some of the city's mid-range hotels. Competitive rates are common, and the quality of the rooms and amenities continues to improve. Even 4-star accommodations can be had for less than $200 a night.

Tips & Warnings

• Ask your hotel if they can provide you with a place to store your valuables. Although not generally considered a dangerous city, you will probably want to avoid taking valuables onto the Tube or leaving them in your hotel room.
• All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally outside the United States, substitute that "011" with "00." All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.
• You don't need a visa for short trips to England, unless you live outside of the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, South Africa or Australia.