When it comes to booking the place to stay for your next getaway you have two main choices to make, the area in which you stay and the type of accommodation you book, and the city you stay in. Ok. Three choices. The last one is easy, you have a look online at a city you’d like to visit, and you’re away. The other two, not so much. If you decide to stay in a city like Bristol, the city’s diversity also means there are a lot of different places you can stay in. Here we break down the pros and cons of the different places you can stay in if you visit the city of Bristol.

• Serviced apartment, or hotel?

The different areas of Bristol have a wide range of different accommodation types on offer. A stay in one of the central hotels will give you access to all the amenities you expect, however you will probably have to pay a premium price. If you are more interested in privacy and space, one of Bristol’s many serviced apartments could provide you with the perfect place to stay.

As shown, both serviced apartments and hotels have some different pros and cons. However, the great thing about Bristol is that the different places to stay in the city will give you access to many different accommodation types from a hotel to a hostel.

• Are you going to stay in the city centre or further out in the suburbs?

Once you have decided on the type of accommodation you want, you will then need to look at the area you want to stay in, and where you pick will depend on the type of trip you are going for. If you are looking for a more laidback venture, perhaps one of the areas further out like Clifton will be a better option.

However, if you want more of a lively visit the city centre has plenty going on. The high number of holiday accommodation on offer throughout the city means you will not be short of options no matter which place you decide to stay with Bristol.

• Do you want to stay in high-end or budget accommodation?

Leading on from the first point, you will want to have a look at your vacation budget when you are finding the right place to stay in Bristol. This will help keep your expectations realistic. However, do not be dismayed. The different boroughs of the city all have their different quirks and offer both high and budget-end accommodation and a variety of different price points.

Do your research online so you book a place where you will enjoy your stay As shown, it can be somewhat of a long-winded process when you are deciding on the right place to stay, especially if you are travelling in a large group. To try and maximise the chances of you enjoying your stay, do your research online and endeavour to find the perfect place to stay in the perfect part of the city for you. Also, rest assured a city as diverse as Bristol will have plenty of activities to keep you entertained during your stay.