How to choose the right stay for your trip

Start with the trip

A quiet weekend, a family gathering and a few days of exploring need different things. Think about the people travelling, the places you want to reach and how you expect to spend each day.

Check the layout

Two colleagues can share a flat without sharing a bedroom. In Clifton Village, the Richmond Terrace apartment and penthouse each have two separate double bedrooms. Both are up several flights of stairs. For one or two people who want lift access, the one bedroom flat near Castle Park has a kitchen, a washer dryer and a desk.

If you’re moving for work and need a kitchen for several weeks, our guide to furnished Bristol stays between homes explains how to compare the full stay and what to ask if your move date changes.

Choosing a Bristol stay with children

For a city break with young children, compare a separate bedroom for bedtime with the space you will use in the evening. The two bedroom Portland Square apartment sleeps four in two beds, with two bathrooms, a full kitchen and a washing machine. A cot, travel crib and high chair are listed on request. The nearby 34 Portland apartment also has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a cot and high chair listed on request.

For a larger family, the Emersons Green house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a private garden and driveway parking. Its king bed and two double beds sleep up to six with sharing. It is a different choice from a central apartment if outdoor space and travelling by car matter more than staying by the harbour.

Tell the team before booking if you need baby equipment, and confirm availability and any hire charge. If you are bringing a pushchair, compare the entrance and stairs with what you can comfortably manage. Once the layout suits your family, enter everyone travelling and your full dates on the property page to see the current total.

Consider the location

Start with the journey you’ll make most often. In Bristol, compare serviced apartments in the city centre if you’re planning days around the Harbourside or Cabot Circus. If your visit centres on Whiteladies Road, look at Clifton apartments first. Coming by car? Check the parking arrangements for the individual home before choosing your dates. For trips elsewhere, browse all locations.

Choose the details you need

Useful shared space, a place to work, outdoor space and a practical arrival can all affect a stay. Focus on the facilities your group will use and check that the individual property provides them.

When you have a shortlist, check your dates and compare the full price and cancellation terms. Our direct booking guide explains what happens next.