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 lively bars.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Barbican
Crowne Plaza Plymouth by IHG
Wonderful stay in this lovely, comfortable hotel.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Duke Of Cornwall
Very good of manager to upgrade room after shower/ bath problem
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
The Drake Hotel Plymouth
Great stay, great staff
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Imperial Plymouth
Great room. Sadly the fire alarm went off in the early hoirsand there was no one on site to deal with ot very poor
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
The Grosvenor Plymouth
Good solid hotel. Local food shop at bottom of road, Wetherspoons 7 min walk. Plymouth Hoe 2 min walk.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Invicta Hotel
Great location, close to promenade and within walking distance to town and main attractions. Room was clean and warm, nice breakfast selection and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 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 The Box and Drake Circus.
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, The Box and Drake Circus are some notable places to visit nearby.
