Barbican Travel Guide
Plymouth
Popular places to visit
Hoe Park
After visiting Hoe Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Plymouth. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Smeaton's Tower
Learn about the local history of Plymouth when you spend time at Smeaton's Tower. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Plymouth Naval Memorial
You can find out about the history of Plymouth with a visit to Plymouth Naval Memorial. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
National Marine Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at National Marine Aquarium during your visit to Plymouth. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside or experience its entertainment choices.
Plymouth Gin Distillery
You can find out about the history of Plymouth with a trip to Plymouth Gin Distillery. Stroll along the seaside or experience the entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Mayflower Steps
Learn about the local history of Plymouth with a stop at Mayflower Steps. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside or experience its entertainment choices.
Top hotels in Barbican
Crowne Plaza Plymouth by IHG
I had a nice clean spacious room on the 5th floor which overlooked Hoe Park. The king size bed was very comfortable. The bathroom was clean and there was a nice size TV. I kept hearing frequent thump sounds that I found VERY annoying but couldn’t work out where it was coming from. On one night there ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
The Drake Hotel Plymouth
Nice hotel but the single room is rather tight
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
The Grosvenor Plymouth
Lovely location but we both slept really badly as the walls are very thin and not soundproof in the least!! The person in the room next door was talking (maybe gaming) loudly all night, until some time after 5.30am, making it impossible to sleep. Otherwise hotel was friendly and a ve try pleasant ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Imperial Plymouth
Perfect location and lovely staff :)
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Duke Of Cornwall
No Wi-Fi for the entire stay. Major building work - the ceiling in the room below mine was being taken down. My whole room was shaking. No warning was given.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Invicta Hotel
The parking was good at the hotel and only £10 a night. The hotel is lovely, good breakfast, bar open till 02:00, rooms very comfortable. Would recommend staying here and close to the city centre.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barbican
West Hoe
While West Hoe isn't home to many top sights, Plymouth Pavilions and Theatre Royal, Plymouth are some notable places to visit nearby.
Beaumont
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 Drake Circus and Plymouth Gin Distillery.
Royal William Yard
Check out the restaurants, seaside views and historical sites while spending some time in Royal William Yard. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Plymouth Pavilions or Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park.
Turnchapel
Travellers like the monuments in Turnchapel, and South Devon is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Stoke
Stoke is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Home Park and Plymouth Pavilions while you're in town.
Mutley
While Mutley isn't home to many top sights, Drake Circus and The Box are some notable places to visit nearby.
