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Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Centre by IHG

Stay at Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Centre by IHG, a 4-star hotel near Temple Meads station offering free Wi-Fi, breakfast, bar, and easy access to top Bristol attractions.

Temple Gate Distribution Centre, South End, Bristol BS1 6PL, United Kingdom View on map
8/10
Very Good Based on 1421 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Paid parking Accessible Air-conditioned
What recent guests emphasize

Reliable stay close to Bristol Temple Meads

Guests appreciate the hotel's convenient central location, friendly service, and good value for money, with comfortable rooms and a solid breakfast included. Some note minor wear in decor and limited evening dining options.

Guests often praise

  • Convenient location near Bristol Temple Meads train station and airport transport links
  • Friendly, helpful, and professional staff providing attentive service
  • Good value including free breakfast with a range of hot options and pleasant coffee
  • Clean, comfortable rooms with decent size and effective heating
  • Reliable Wi-Fi and a welcoming, smoke-free environment

Worth knowing

  • The hotel decor shows some signs of aging and could benefit from updates
  • Air conditioning may not be fully effective in all rooms
  • Limited food menu available in the evening, mainly pizza and toasties
  • No on-site fitness center or airport shuttle service
  • Parking is available for an additional fee and the hotel is pet-friendly

Best for

  • Visitors prioritizing easy access to train and bus transport
  • Business travelers or tourists looking for dependable, no-surprise accommodations
  • Guests seeking a base to explore Bristol’s harbourside, museums, and historic sites
  • Families and pet owners needing a friendly, accessible environment
  • Travelers valuing free breakfast and a central city location
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About this property

Welcome to Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Centre by IHG

Located in Bristol's South End near Temple Meads train station, Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Centre by IHG offers straightforward accommodation suited for both leisure and business visitors. The hotel is positioned within a bustling area, close to notable landmarks such as St. Mary Redcliffe Church and a variety of eateries, making it convenient for exploring the city’s central attractions.

The property provides modest rooms with essential amenities including free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Guests can start their day with a complimentary hot breakfast buffet, and dining options include an on-site bar and restaurant. While the hotel lacks a fitness center and airport shuttle, it does offer paid parking and is both pet- and kid-friendly. Feedback from guests highlights clean, comfortable rooms and helpful, friendly staff, though some note that room decor shows signs of aging.

Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Centre serves well those prioritizing a practical stay over luxury. Its proximity to attractions like Brunel's SS Great Britain and Clifton Suspension Bridge adds to its appeal. Business and conference travelers may appreciate the accessible location, despite the absence of a dedicated business center.

The hotel receives consistent ratings around four stars from a substantial number of reviewers, reflecting overall satisfaction with its value and location. Guests frequently mention the convenience of being close to transport links, including easy access to Bristol Airport and other nearby airports by car or transit.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Paid parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Business center
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

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Flávio Lopes Apr 07, 2026
8.0

Very good breakfast and great value for money. The hotel is very well located, close to the train station, and the airport shuttle stops just across the street, which is very convenient. The staff were friendly and helpful. Overall, a very pleasant stay.

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Emi Mar 15, 2026
10

On the surface, your average Holiday Inn Express. Why the 5 stars?? I keep on coming back to it despite the large choice of hotels my work could pay for. I’m in Bristol quite often. Dependable, clean, rooms are somewhat bigger and you totally know what to expect. Every time. Even better than the sister hotels in town. Thanks so much to all the staff, great job, Vickey <3

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Thomas Ellis Mar 11, 2026
8.0

Enjoyed our stay near temple meads, well within walking distance to the harbourside. We stayed for 2 nights, breakfast was usual standards and staff were helpful when we needed it. With spent alot of time in the harbourside at the museums(wethecurious) and visiting the restaurants. We also visited Cabot Circus but decided to drive round for accessibility reasons.

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Brian Squires Feb 24, 2026
8.0

Excellent location if you want Bristol Temple Meads train station or the Bristol Flyer for the airport. The room we had was good but I found the design of the bathroom not as practical as some other budget hotels. I gave the service 5 stars mainly because the staff were pleasant and helpful, the breakfast was okay however if you arrive in the evening there isn't much choice of a menu available (pizza and toasties) so in future if I return I will check in advance regarding any local restaurants which stay open late.

AW
Alex Wyllie Feb 22, 2026
10

Brilliant hotel. Really good value. My welcome was wonderful and really friendly. They directed me to a nearby place to get som food as the menu is restricted but the rooms are great and there is a great feeling to the place.

AB
Allan Buchan Jan 04, 2026
10

Excellent value for money. Room was clean, with the mattress being really nice. I have an exceptional mattress at home and for once did not feel wanting. Additionally heaters were placed in the room which came in useful. Woke up with a lovely at home feel to the room. Breakfast was uncomplicated and very tasty. Even the coffee was nice. The service received was second to none. Would like to single out zaha for her handling of what could have been a horrible situation, my doing not the hotels, in a very swift and professional manner. All in all if you need a hotel in Bristol is handsomely recommend.

AA
Api Api Dec 27, 2025
8.0

I stayed with my family at the Holiday Inn, Bristol, located just 3 minutes away from Temple Mead station. The Hotel position is perfect to visit Bristol and for us it was very convenient to get the bus to the airport the next day. The reception staff was great and very helpful. The room was good, although the decor began to show signs of ageing and the air conditioning can do with a service. The price was good and it included the breakfast which offered a good variety. Overall, a positive experience and a good value for money for 2 people and a toddler.

MC
Mark C Dec 24, 2025
10

We chose this hotel due to it's location near Bristol Temple Meads, it is directly in front of it. It is though a well run hotel, friendly staff and we found the rooms clean, great WiFi and although they are a little old, comfortable and cosy. An easy walk to many attractions you can arrive by train or car and walk to SS Great Britain or St Nicholas Markets or the many restaurants and pubs. A really good breakfast and the bar is quite nice also. A great stay.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Centre by IHG

Bristol, United Kingdom

Busy central area with Temple Meads train station, St. Mary Redcliffe Church & quirky eateries.

  • Montpelier 40 min Walk
  • Bedminster 23 min Walk
  • Lawrence Hill 30 min Walk
  • Bristol Airport 23 min Car · 37 min Transit
  • Cardiff Airport 1 hr 16 Car · 1 hr 46 Transit
  • Exeter Airport 1 hr 27 Car · 1 hr 39 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Bristol. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Clifton Suspension Bridge 18,756 reviews

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Bristol BS3 2JX, United Kingdom

4.8 · Bridge
Brunel's SS Great Britain 10,152 reviews

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Rd, Bristol BS1 6TY, United Kingdom

4.8 · Maritime Museum
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery 6,794 reviews

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Queens Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1RL, United Kingdom

4.6 · Art Museum
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