Where to stay in Bristol with parking

Apartments with parking on Portland Square and in north Bristol

On Portland Square, the one bedroom flat for two includes a free parking space. If you want separate bedrooms, the flat for four overlooking Portland Square Gardens has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and one free space. Open the flat that fits your group to check your dates.

For a stay in north Bristol, the Filton studio sleeps two and has parking on the premises. The Emersons Green house sleeps six in three bedrooms and has driveway parking.

If you want to leave the car and explore central Bristol, start with the Portland Square apartments above. For a trip based in north Bristol, compare Filton and Emersons Green with the places you need to reach each day. Choose the location for your plans as well as the parking space.

Compare the full stay price for your dates with the cost of parking for your whole visit. A low overnight tariff may exclude the daytime hours you need. If you plan to drive out each day, check whether returning starts another charge. An included space and paid parking nearby are different arrangements.

Bringing a roof box or a van? Measure the vehicle with the roof box or rack fitted. Ask us about the entrance and bay before choosing a flat if clearance matters, or if you need room for a second car.

Public car parks and overnight parking

Our Cheltenham Road flat has a kitchen, washer dryer and workspace, but its parking options are paid street parking and paid parking nearby. Allow for that cost separately when comparing it with a home that includes a space.

Trenchard Street, BS1 5AN, is open 24 hours with a height limit of 2.057 metres. The council currently lists overnight parking from 6pm to 9am at £6. Arriving before 6pm adds the relevant daytime charge, so £6 is not a full day rate. These details were checked on 4 November 2026; follow the council link for the latest tariff before travelling.

West End on Berkeley Place, BS8 1EH, has a height limit of 2.1 metres, compared with 2.057 metres at Trenchard Street. If you are bringing a roof box, measure the car with the box and rack fitted rather than relying on the car’s standard height. If the measurement is close to either limit, confirm clearance with the operator before travelling and follow the signs at the entrance. These height limits were checked on 10 November 2026.

For Broadmead and shopping, Cabot Circus car park, BS2 9AB, is open 24 hours. Its number plate payment system offers automatic payment registration, payment using the signs in the car park, or card payment at the exit. The operator warns that busy periods can delay exits. Our Cabot Circus and Castle Park guide helps you plan the rest of the visit.

These public spaces are not reserved with your accommodation. Check vehicle clearance, the full charge and whether leaving and returning starts another parking session. Compare the walking route with your luggage and access needs. The council car park directory covers other locations.

Street parking and residents’ bays

Do not assume that a space outside the property is unrestricted or reserved for your stay. Bristol has a central Controlled Parking Zone and separate residents’ parking areas. The rules vary between streets and bays, including evenings and weekends. Read the sign for the exact place where you park.

The council’s parking guidance explains the different arrangements. A nearby street parking option is different from a private space included with your accommodation.

Check your route through the Clean Air Zone

Before driving into central Bristol, use the official vehicle checker and Clean Air Zone information. Whether a charge applies depends on the vehicle and route. Parking charges and Clean Air Zone charges are separate, so an included parking space does not settle the route charge. Check your journey before setting off rather than relying on the age or fuel type of the car alone.

Using Park and Ride for a day in the centre

Park and Ride can work for a day in Bristol, but it is not automatically an overnight parking option. Long Ashton Park and Ride has the m2 to the city centre and Temple Meads, and the 505 towards Clifton and Southmead Hospital. Parking is free for bus users, with the bus fare paid separately. The site does not allow overnight parking.

From the northwest, Portway Park and Ride offers bus service 9 towards the centre, Cabot Circus and Temple Meads, as well as rail connections. Check the site rules, current timetable and final return journey for the day you travel.

For an evening out, compare the last return service with the car park closing time before choosing this option. If you plan to leave the car at your accommodation instead, use the Travelwest journey planner for your exact destination and return time.

Choose the home, then check your dates

Compare all our Bristol apartments and homes, open the individual parking details and enter your dates for the full stay price. Our Bristol area guide helps you choose the setting, while the work stay guide covers the different needs of a travelling team.

Parking arrangements are property specific. Keep the confirmed arrival instructions to hand and follow any directions for the allocated space.