StayScore
78/100
Bristol
Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Centre by IHG
StayScore
79
/100
Confidence: High
South End Temple Gate, Bristol, BS1 6PL, United Kingdom
View on Google Maps →★★★3-star hotel
With a prime location and easy access to Bristol's top attractions, Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Centre is an ideal choice for business and leisure trips. Catch trains from Temple Meads station, opposite the hotel, or flights from Bristol Airport, a 20-minute drive away. The M4 and M5 motorways are nearby.
StayScore Analysis
Why this hotel scores 79/100
Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Centre is best suited to travellers who prioritise transport links and a practical, centrally placed base in Bristol. Sitting opposite Temple Meads, it's ideal for rail travellers and business visitors who need quick access to the M4/M5 or a straightforward hop to Bristol Airport. The hotel works best for short stays, city breaks and trips where getting around quickly matters more than a boutique atmosphere, offering an efficient starting point for exploring the harbour, cultural quarter and business districts.
Amenities
What this hotel offers
Parking on siteFree WiFiFamily roomsRestaurantNon-smoking roomsFacilities for disabled guests24-hour front deskTea/coffee maker in all roomsBarGood breakfast
Highlights
- ✓ Opposite Temple Meads station for fast rail connections
- ✓ Handy road links and roughly 20 minutes by car to Bristol Airport
- ✓ Straightforward, value-focused base for short business trips and city breaks
Things to know
- • Station-front location brings daytime bustle and a transport-hub atmosphere rather than a tranquil neighbourhood retreat
- • Better suited to practical short stays than to travellers seeking a boutique or design-led hotel experience
Hotel surroundings
What's nearby
Nearby
- 1.Temple Gardens 450 yd
- 2.Queen Square 1,050 yd
- 3.Harbourside 0.7 mi
- 4.Castle Park 0.7 mi
- 5.M Shed 0.7 mi
Top attractions
- 1.Ashton Court 2.6 mi
- 2.Leigh Woods National Nature Reserve 3.2 mi
- 3.Wild Place Project 7 mi
- 4.The Jane Austen Centre 11 mi
- 5.Royal Crescent 11 mi
Transport
- 1.Train Bristol Temple Meads Station 250 yd
- 2.Train Princes Wharf 0.7 mi
- 3.Bus Lime Kiln Roundabout 3.6 mi
- 4.Bus Highridge Common 3.7 mi
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Scores verified 30 Jul 2026
