Barbican Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Smeatons Tower which includes a lighthouse
Smeatons Tower showing a lighthouse
Smeatons Tower featuring a lighthouse and general coastal views
Barbican
Smeatons Tower showing a lighthouse as well as an individual male

Popular places to visit

Smeatons Tower which includes a lighthouse

Hoe Park

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Hoe Park, a lovely green space in Plymouth. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Hoe Park
Royal Citadel featuring château or palace

Plymouth Dome

Plymouth Dome is just one of the places to see in Plymouth, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Plymouth Dome
Smeatons Tower showing a lighthouse as well as an individual male

Smeaton's Tower

The centerpiece of Plymouth’s Hoe, this old-fashioned lighthouse is one of the most well-known landmarks in Devon.

Smeaton's Tower
National Marine Aquarium featuring interior views and marine life

National Marine Aquarium

3/5(2 reviews)

Discover the creatures that live deep in the world’s oceans and learn about the importance of conservation at the largest aquarium in the U.K.

National Marine Aquarium
Plymouth showing boating and heritage architecture

Royal William Yard

4/5(2 reviews)

Grandiose maritime buildings have been transformed into one of Plymouth’s trendiest spots, now a hub of restaurants, art galleries and family activities.

Royal William Yard
Royal Citadel featuring signage, a statue or sculpture and military items

Royal Citadel

This 17th-century stronghold was a bastion of military strength. Explore the walls and fortifications with a guided tour.

Royal Citadel

Activities

Tintagel castle Tor's Tours

2-Day Tour of King Arthur's Cornwall in Tintagel, Boscastle and Dartmoor from Glastonbury

AU$585
per adult
2-Day Tour of King Arthur's Cornwall in Tintagel, Boscastle and Dartmoor from Glastonbury
Burgh island and Burgh Island Hotel

Devon Coast Tour

AU$941
per adult
Devon Coast Tour
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Our pick of the best Barbican Hotel Deals

Crowne Plaza Plymouth, an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Plymouth, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Armada Way, Plymouth, England
The price is AU$150 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
AU$150
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Nice weekend away
"Nice hotel, comfy bed, pillows bit lumpy and did have to ask for water and tea and coffee to be replenished but no biscuits this time. But overall we enjoyed our stay especially visiting Marco Pierre restaurant."

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025

Crowne Plaza Plymouth, an IHG Hotel
Duke Of Cornwall
Duke Of Cornwall
3.5 out of 5
Millbay Road, Plymouth, England
The price is AU$103 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$103
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Really nice hotel, great staff and reasonable price"

Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025

Duke Of Cornwall
The Grosvenor Plymouth
The Grosvenor Plymouth
3.5 out of 5
7-11 Elliot Street, The Hoe, Plymouth, England
The price is AU$169 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$169
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (768 reviews)
"Evening staff member was in my view not very helpful has tv didn’t work and on asking him about it he said check source button and this didn’t work and was gone before I could tell him although did eventually fix it myself hence why i dropped a star but morning crew were so amazing and friendly and ..."

Reviewed on 2 Feb. 2025

The Grosvenor Plymouth
Imperial Plymouth
Imperial Plymouth
4 out of 5
Lockyer Street, The Hoe, Plymouth, England
The price is AU$159 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$159
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this 4-star guesthouse in Plymouth. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a computer station. Popular attractions National Marine Aquarium ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (690 reviews)
"I have stayed several times at this hotel and everytime the stay has been very comfy with welcoming staff who are very accomodating. Lovely and clean throughout comfy beds and lovely hot power showers. I have only had breakfast for one of the stays but there was plenty of choice and all was delicious. ..."

Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025

Imperial Plymouth
The Drake Hotel Plymouth
The Drake Hotel Plymouth
4 out of 5
2 Lockyer St, Plymouth, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$154 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$154
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (208 reviews)
Fantastic!
"What a wonderful find! The hotel had a great atmosphere with lovely decor, was very clean, lovely staff (Kate was very helpful and very accommodating with our friend who was on crutches) and very nice rooms. Breakfast was excellent, kept us going all day. Hotel is close to all the restaurants, the ..."

Reviewed on 19 Feb. 2025

The Drake Hotel Plymouth
Fox on the Hoe
Fox on the Hoe
3.5 out of 5
Elliot Terrace, Plymouth, England
The price is AU$323 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$323
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Popular attractions Bowling Green and Drake Statue are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"Lovely clean flat, neutral decor, well situated"

Reviewed on 18 Dec. 2024

Fox on the Hoe
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Other neighbourhoods around Barbican

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Beaumont

3/5(1 area review)

While Beaumont may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like National Marine Aquarium and Theatre Royal, Plymouth.

Beaumont
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Turnchapel

Travellers like the monuments in Turnchapel, and South Devon is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Turnchapel
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Stoke

Stoke is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Home Park and Plymouth Pavilions while you're in town.

Stoke
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St. Budeaux

Though St. Budeaux may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Home Park and China Fleet Country Club.

St. Budeaux
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Crown Hill

Crown Hill is well liked for many features, particularly its restaurants, seaside views and golf courses. Though there may not be top sights in Crown Hill, consider stopping by Home Park or Theatre Royal, Plymouth, located nearby.

Crown Hill
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Estover

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Estover and surrounding area, you can visit Saltram House and Home Park.

Estover

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