Two days to discover Bristol, one of England's most colourful cities

The easiest way to reach Bristol is by train, getting into Temple Meads station, which is just 1h30 away from London Paddington station. When you get out of the train station, you can either cross the river and walk around the Old Market until you reach Castle Park and the busy Cabot Circus if you want to go shopping. Alternatively, you could head straight through Redcliffe, passing by St Mary Redcliffe Church, to get to the central Queen Square and the Harbourside, even getting to Spike Island if you take Prince Street Bridge. For lunch, make sure to visit St Nicholas market, where you will find stalls with food from various origins, from Asian dumplings in Eatchu, traditional British pies in Pieminister, delicious Lebanese food in Eat A Pitta, to Caribbean, Italian, and even Moroccan food.

In the afternoon, go up College Green until you reach stunning Brandon Hill park, where you will be able to watch the squirrels, and to go up Cabot Tower, which offers a breathtaking view of the city with 108 stairs. Then keep going up until you reach Clifton and Whiteladies road, and walk around Clifton Downs to enjoy the greenery, with the huge Leigh Woods being on the other side of the river. You can stop at the Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin for a drink, as it features a big terrace and bar with incredible views. Stop and take in some of the city's most iconic landmarks like Brunel’s Suspension Bridge and the Clifton Observatory. If you cross the bridge, you will get a great view of the river, and then head to Ashton Court Estate, where you will find a beautiful castle, a Red Deer Park, and even a Golf Course. To get back to the city centre, walk past Ashton Gate Stadium, then wander around the artsy Bedminster where you will find the quirky Tobacco Factory, which is a bar and performance venue.

You can then cross Vauxhall Bridge to get back to the centre, and walk past Banksy's The Girl With Pearl Earring, and the SS Great Britain, which is another legacy from Brunel. You will walk past the colorful houses on the harbourside, and then get to the M-ShedLink, a great museum retracing the history of the city. With plenty of bars and restaurants, the harbourside is a great place to spend the night. Make your way to The Olive Shed for dinner - a lovely restaurant with views on the river and delicious Mediterranean food. After that, if you are not exhausted yet from this busy day, head to The Apple, a cider bar on a boat, or to King’s street, which is the famous street in the city for party goers, offering plenty of bars and pubs.

Hort's Townhouse is ideal for a quick getaway, with its modern yet elegant furnishing and ideal location, you'll feel right at home!

After a good night’s rest, you should feel great for another day spent visiting the city. We’d recommend starting the day in Society Café for a cosy breakfast, before heading to check out Banksy's Well Hung Lover, and walk around Millenium Square. That's where you'll find Bristol Aquarium, home to a huge variety of fishes and marine life, meaning it is definitely worth the £17.75 entrance fee. In the square, you will also get the chance to see the four famous statues - one of Cary Grant (who was born in Horfield in Bristol), one of William Penn, one of William Tyndale, and one of Thomas Chatterton. For lunch, head to Spoke & Stringer, which offers delicious salads, sandwiches and pintxos platters, as well as fresh coffee.

In the afternoon, head all the way back to the city's northern part where you will find The Bearpit, the famous circular square. As you continue on, you will reach North Street and Stokes Croft, which is a great place to meander about if you like graffiti, and where you will find Banksy's The Mild Mild West at the junction of Stokes Croft et Jamaica Street. Stop for a drink at The Full Moon, which is a youth hostel and features a very colorful terrace and bar. Going all the way up to Cheltenham Road, you will come across plenty of restaurants, bars and cafés, and will pass near Montpelier train station until you reach The Arches. For dinner, head straight to Jean’s Bistro for some outstanding Thai food, or go back down to Stokes Croft to The Canteen, which offers cheap and tasty vegan and vegetarian dishes. But don’t forget that Bristol is a city of music. Home of the band Massive Attack, it is an outstanding place for live music, with plenty of artists and venues regularly organizing events and gigs. Gloucester Road and Stokes Croft are particularly great for music - there's something for everyone, from The Gallimaufry which mostly focuses on indie and progressive music, the Blue Lagoon which is mostly about electronic and jazz music, and The Love Inn which welcomes famous DJs regularly.