9 Airbnbs in Bristol for a dreamy staycation
Bristol thrives with culture – from its rich history and famous architecture to its foodie hubs, shopping spots and cider-sipping boltholes. Go for a long weekend of brunching and lunching, a romantic getaway, or brave it solo with our ultimate travel guide. Here we round up our favourite places to stay, including a Georgian apartment on the renowned Royal York Crescent and a lodge for two in ancient woodland.
While we have not stayed in every Airbnb featured, we have done the hard work for you. We have carefully selected these as recommendations based on their location, design, previous guest reviews and the fact that they have achieved Airbnb's Superhost status at the time of our research. All listings on Condé Nast Traveller are independently selected by our editors. If you book something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
A stylish Georgian flat close to the city centre
The well-travelled owners of this ultra-stylish Georgian flat have combined homage to her African heritage with the apartment’s own period features and pieces she’s picked up here and there along the way. It means that inside, there's a comfortable jumble of woven wall hangings, chrome lanterns, jute rugs and intricate carved furniture; the bathroom sink cabinet in rich dark wood is especially lovely. Spend a little time perusing before you head out – the location couldn’t be better placed for the city centre, with leafy Clifton and the shops of Gloucester Road all within walking distance. Guests also have access to the home’s garden and a parking space, as a bonus.
Sleeps: Four
Price: From around £345 for a two-night stay
A cosy tiny home in Stapleton
Stay in this cottage and you’ll be forgiven for feeling like you’re hardly within the city at all, with all its country chic interiors – vases of dried flowers, gingham bedding, and kitchen cabinet curtains abound – and a wooded location secreted away within a conservation area teeming with plants and wildlife. Inside is cosy as can be with all you need for a break for two, including plenty of storage, a staircase leading to a sweet mezzanine bedroom with a plush king-size bed and a fully-equipped kitchen from which to whip up breakfast to enjoy in the garden. Cycle paths meander right from your doorstep to a riverside pathway, and there are plenty of excellent walking routes nearby taking you all the way from Snuff Mills nature reserve through to the pine-fringed banks of the river Frome and onto Oldbury Park.
Sleeps: Two
Price: From around £234 for a two-night stay
A smart Victorian basement studio in Montpelier
This self-contained unit within a traditional period home is small but extra lovely, letting in plenty of light throughout the day for a guaranteed serotonin hit on lazy afternoons at home. The interiors are muted in colour but rich in texture, with shaggy throws and cushions, a statement bed frame and minimal Scandi-style furnishings. A table by the window makes the perfect spot for enjoying a croissant from one of the nearby clutch of cafes, or head into Bristol’s cultural quarter, Stokes Croft, which is just around the corner. Outside, there’s a sunny courtyard for curling up with a book and a glass of wine, and you’ll be in the centre of town within 15 minutes of stepping out of your door.
Sleeps: Two
Price: From around £100 per night- cycling with trails to follow, and only a five-minute drive from the <a href=https://www.cntraveller.com/"https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/best-city-breaks-uk/">city vibrancy.\n<strong>Sleeps:</strong> Two<br>\n<strong>Price:</strong> From around £150 a night<br>","contentType":"photo","credit":"","segmentedSources":{"sm":[{"height":180,"width":320,"url":"https://media.cntraveller.com/photos/6205094187489f41d312e953/master/w_320,c_limit/A%20woodland%20lodge%20in%20Abbots%20Leigh-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr.jpeg"},{"height":359,"width":640,"url":"https://media.cntraveller.com/photos/6205094187489f41d312e953/master/w_640,c_limit/A%20woodland%20lodge%20in%20Abbots%20Leigh-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr.jpeg"}],"md":[{"height":359,"width":640,"url":"https://media.cntraveller.com/photos/6205094187489f41d312e953/master/w_640,c_limit/A%20woodland%20lodge%20in%20Abbots%20Leigh-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr.jpeg"},{"height":719,"width":1280,"url":"https://media.cntraveller.com/photos/6205094187489f41d312e953/master/w_1280,c_limit/A%20woodland%20lodge%20in%20Abbots%20Leigh-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr.jpeg"}],"lg":[{"height":575,"width":1024,"url":"https://media.cntraveller.com/photos/6205094187489f41d312e953/master/w_1024,c_limit/A%20woodland%20lodge%20in%20Abbots%20Leigh-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr.jpeg"},{"height":1150,"width":2048,"url":"https://media.cntraveller.com/photos/6205094187489f41d312e953/master/w_2048,c_limit/A%20woodland%20lodge%20in%20Abbots%20Leigh-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr.jpeg"}],"xl":[{"height":719,"width":1280,"url":"https://media.cntraveller.com/photos/6205094187489f41d312e953/master/w_1280,c_limit/A%20woodland%20lodge%20in%20Abbots%20Leigh-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr.jpeg"}],"xxl":[{"height":719,"width":1280,"url":"https://media.cntraveller.com/photos/6205094187489f41d312e953/master/w_1280,c_limit/A%20woodland%20lodge%20in%20Abbots%20Leigh-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr.jpeg"}]}}}" data-testid="GallerySlideWrapper">
A woodland lodge in Abbots Leigh
Cosy up in Oak Wood Lodge for the ultimate getaway for two. Built originally in the 1840s as a ‘pheasant keep’, this lodge hideaway has been meticulously renovated without homogenising its quirky charm – its wood-burning fire, exposed brickwork and a unique woodland-facing bathroom are all still intact. The property is set in 490 acres of ancient woodland in Leigh Woods – ideal for walking and cycling with trails to follow, and only a five-minute drive from the city vibrancy.
Sleeps: Two
Price: From around £150 a night
- views across the <a href=https://www.cntraveller.com/"https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/wales-west-country-insider-tips/">West Country</a> from a sunshiny balcony at this renovated apartment in Clifton Village. Set on Royal York Crescent, one of the most expensive streets in Bristol, this is a great spot to book for days spent café crawling, <a href=https://www.cntraveller.com/"https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/best-country-pubs-rooms/">pub lunching and <a href=https://www.cntraveller.com/"https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/antique-shopping-in-uk/">antique shopping. We recommend East Village Café for plant-based cakes, Saffron for Mediterranean breakfasts and mezze, and The White Lion pub for top-quality <a href=https://www.cntraveller.com/"https://www.cntraveller.com/article/guide-to-somerset-uk/">Somerset cider. The apartment accommodates up to five guests, with two king-size bedrooms and spacious living and dining areas.\n<strong>Sleeps:</strong> Five<br>\n<strong>Price:</strong> From £120 a night<br>","contentType":"photo","credit":"","segmentedSources":{"sm":[{"height":213,"width":320,"url":"https://media.cntraveller.com/photos/6205092587489f41d312e951/master/w_320,c_limit/1a99c44d-ea2d-48db-9951-6aceb8dce532-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr.jpeg"},{"height":427,"width":640,"url":"https://media.cntraveller.com/photos/6205092587489f41d312e951/master/w_640,c_limit/1a99c44d-ea2d-48db-9951-6aceb8dce532-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr.jpeg"}],"md":[{"height":427,"width":640,"url":"https://media.cntraveller.com/photos/6205092587489f41d312e951/master/w_640,c_limit/1a99c44d-ea2d-48db-9951-6aceb8dce532-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr.jpeg"},{"height":853,"width":1280,"url":"https://media.cntraveller.com/photos/6205092587489f41d312e951/master/w_1280,c_limit/1a99c44d-ea2d-48db-9951-6aceb8dce532-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr.jpeg"}],"lg":[{"height":683,"width":1024,"url":"https://media.cntraveller.com/photos/6205092587489f41d312e951/master/w_1024,c_limit/1a99c44d-ea2d-48db-9951-6aceb8dce532-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr.jpeg"},{"height":1365,"width":2048,"url":"https://media.cntraveller.com/photos/6205092587489f41d312e951/master/w_2048,c_limit/1a99c44d-ea2d-48db-9951-6aceb8dce532-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr.jpeg"}],"xl":[{"height":853,"width":1280,"url":"https://media.cntraveller.com/photos/6205092587489f41d312e951/master/w_1280,c_limit/1a99c44d-ea2d-48db-9951-6aceb8dce532-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr.jpeg"}],"xxl":[{"height":853,"width":1280,"url":"https://media.cntraveller.com/photos/6205092587489f41d312e951/master/w_1280,c_limit/1a99c44d-ea2d-48db-9951-6aceb8dce532-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr.jpeg"}]}}}" data-testid="GallerySlideWrapper">
A Georgian apartment in Clifton
Look out to gorgeous views across the West Country from a sunshiny balcony at this renovated apartment in Clifton Village. Set on Royal York Crescent, one of the most expensive streets in Bristol, this is a great spot to book for days spent café crawling, pub lunching and antique shopping. We recommend East Village Café for plant-based cakes, Saffron for Mediterranean breakfasts and mezze, and The White Lion pub for top-quality Somerset cider. The apartment accommodates up to five guests, with two king-size bedrooms and spacious living and dining areas.
Sleeps: Five
Price: From £120 a night - staycationers. A modernised Victorian build with original features – wide sash windows complete with shutters to throw open in the mornings and fireplaces in the living room and bedroom to light on chilly evenings. It's a short walk from Whiteladies Road where you can seek out your favourite in a selection of independent cafés and <a href=https://www.cntraveller.com/"https://www.cntraveller.com/article/bristol-restaurants-the-best/">restaurants. This spot is also within walking distance of the Downs where you can wander freely with spectacular views of Bristol, the River Avon and the Suspension Bridge below.\n<strong>Sleeps:</strong> Two<br>\n<strong>Price:</strong> From £87 a night<br>","contentType":"photo","credit":"Inspired Octopus","segmentedSources":{"sm":[{"height":213,"width":320,"url":"https://media.cntraveller.com/photos/62050936263439fccd23b16a/master/w_320,c_limit/A%20Victorian%20flat%20in%20Redland-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr.jpeg"},{"height":427,"width":640,"url":"https://media.cntraveller.com/photos/62050936263439fccd23b16a/master/w_640,c_limit/A%20Victorian%20flat%20in%20Redland-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr.jpeg"}],"md":[{"height":427,"width":640,"url":"https://media.cntraveller.com/photos/62050936263439fccd23b16a/master/w_640,c_limit/A%20Victorian%20flat%20in%20Redland-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr.jpeg"},{"height":853,"width":1280,"url":"https://media.cntraveller.com/photos/62050936263439fccd23b16a/master/w_1280,c_limit/A%20Victorian%20flat%20in%20Redland-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr.jpeg"}],"lg":[{"height":683,"width":1024,"url":"https://media.cntraveller.com/photos/62050936263439fccd23b16a/master/w_1024,c_limit/A%20Victorian%20flat%20in%20Redland-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr.jpeg"},{"height":1366,"width":2048,"url":"https://media.cntraveller.com/photos/62050936263439fccd23b16a/master/w_2048,c_limit/A%20Victorian%20flat%20in%20Redland-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr.jpeg"}],"xl":[{"height":853,"width":1280,"url":"https://media.cntraveller.com/photos/62050936263439fccd23b16a/master/w_1280,c_limit/A%20Victorian%20flat%20in%20Redland-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr.jpeg"}],"xxl":[{"height":853,"width":1280,"url":"https://media.cntraveller.com/photos/62050936263439fccd23b16a/master/w_1280,c_limit/A%20Victorian%20flat%20in%20Redland-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr-brostol%20airbnb-feb22-pr.jpeg"}]}}}" data-testid="GallerySlideWrapper">
Inspired OctopusA Victorian flat in Redland
This compact flat is ideal solo staycationers. A modernised Victorian build with original features – wide sash windows complete with shutters to throw open in the mornings and fireplaces in the living room and bedroom to light on chilly evenings. It's a short walk from Whiteladies Road where you can seek out your favourite in a selection of independent cafés and restaurants. This spot is also within walking distance of the Downs where you can wander freely with spectacular views of Bristol, the River Avon and the Suspension Bridge below.
Sleeps: Two
Price: From £87 a night 
A pretty garden flat in Clifton Village
Walk out onto Birdcage Walk from this gorgeous Edwardian apartment to explore Clifton Village a few steps away – from quaint cafés and wholesome grocery stores to boutique clothing and stationery shops. With its floor-to-ceiling windows and tonal shades lining the walls, the rooms in this property are extra bright and breezy. Spoiling evenings are spent stretched out on the plump sofas in the main living area after a soak in the bathtub or outside in the garden.
Sleeps: Four
Price: From £107 a night
A designer home in the city centre
Retro furniture and mid-century decor are spread across the two floors at this bigger-than-most home. Hosted by interior designer Kate, every detail has been thought through – from the bedside lighting to the smart kitchen – to create a super-sophisticated setting. Spread across three double bedrooms, each with double beds, for a boutique-style stay with a private garden – all minutes away from the Bristol/Bath cycle path and St George’s Park.
Sleeps: Six
Price: From £120 a night
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A revamped flat in the city
Enjoy breakfast al fresco on the patio of this cute flat by College Green. Simplistic yet stylised, this one-bedroom flat has been recently refurbished. Its open-plan living area makes it a sociable spot for evenings and the meditative bathroom is ideal for unwinding. Venture out to the city centre on foot and explore Bristol’s quirky culture, from cool restaurants and bars to the history of Bristol’s harbour and streets.
Sleeps: Two
Price: From £110 a night
