Life during lockdown made us explore more UK cities than ever before (throughout our 15+ years living in England), and because I’m a huge architecture enthusiast, we mainly focused on the cities with a history like Cambridge, Oxford or Bath. The last one is my forever favorite so we thought it’s about time we get to see its rival: Bristol. We kept our hopes up and were expecting to be blown away with Bristol’s charm but quite frankly our first visit was such a disappointment. We didn’t get to see much of Bristol’s hotspots, most restaurants and cafes were obviously closed due to covid and it just felt like a ghost town. Back then I was pretty sure I would never like to visit Bristol ever again, but I love to prove myself wrong and here I am, 3 years later, giving Bristol another chance!
Mollie’s Motel, Bristol
I came across their Instagram and instantly felt the vibe. In fact, Mollie’s was the only reason we decided to give Bristol another shot (and I’m glad we did!). It’s a budget friendly, innovative motel based approx. 20mins from Bristol Centre and been named as the ‘Best Budget Hotel’ in Sunday Times Best Places to Stay.
Wonder why?
Mollie’s is a modern, boutique motel that not only offers comfort but also a touch of luxury at affordable prices. The rooms are designed by Soho House, beautifully decorated, cosy and chic. The whole place has a subtle, woody smell as the interiors are enriched with wooden panels. Each room has a dreamy hand-crafted Hypnos mattresses by Soho Home, Dyson Hairdryer and GHD wands, Cowshed natural products, velvety armchairs by Conran and the TV with a set up to cast from your phone so streaming services can be enjoyed on the big screen.
What I loved about Mollie’s was the welcoming and friendly staff and the fact that everything here was so well thought-out, like digital check-in, EV chargers and THE BIKES that you can borrow to explore the area – I mean.. can it get any better?!
If you’re Mollie’s Motel guest or ever find yourself nearby, I highly recommend Mollie’s Diner. We had a breakfast and dinner and the food was amazing (I asked the waitress to tell the chef the French Toast I had for breakfast was honestly THE BEST French Toast I’ve ever had) – bear in mind I’m a French Toast specialist, it’s the first thing I’d pick from the menu.
Things to see in Bristol:
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
The Last Bookshop
Came across this bookstore where all the books were £4 or less and they had a variety of unique books so thought I’d share!
Bristol Harbour (Grove Car Park)
Grove Car Park is where you can leave your car and you’ll find yourself at the harbour, directly opposite the colorful houses. Here are some food recommendations in this areas (both with a harbour view):
Queen Square
Clifton Suspension Bridge & Clifton
Restaurants & Cafe’s:
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