Upper Town Travel Guide

Bath

A classical building with columns and a sign reading "Assembly Rooms".
A row of historic buildings with uniform architecture and multiple chimneys.
A curved classical building with a row of parked cars in front.
A pathway lined with large trees in a park.
A historical building with a grand entrance, a black iron fence, and a sign indicating a ticket purchase requirement.

Stay near popular Upper Town attractions

A large historic building with a long facade and a grassy courtyard.

Royal Crescent

9.0/10 (1,923 reviews)
This semicircular terrace of townhouses is one of Bath’s most well-known landmarks.
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Things to do

Scenic Cruise to Pulteney Weir aboard a Historic Royal Boat

Scenic Cruise to Pulteney Weir aboard a Historic Royal Boat

£19
per adult
Scenic Cruise to Pulteney Weir aboard a Historic Royal Boat
Bath: Luggage Storage

Bath: Luggage Storage

£7
per adult
Bath: Luggage Storage
Pulteney Weir Prosecco Cruise on the River Avon in Bath

Pulteney Weir Prosecco Cruise aboard a Historic Royal Boat

£29
per adult
Pulteney Weir Prosecco Cruise aboard a Historic Royal Boat
From Birmingham: Stonehenge & Bath Day Tour

From Birmingham: Stonehenge & Bath Day Tour

£80
per adult
From Birmingham: Stonehenge & Bath Day Tour
City Sightseeing Bath Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Bath Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

£25
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Bath Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein Multisensory Museum in Bath

Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein Multisensory Museum in Bath

£18
per adult
Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein Multisensory Museum in Bath
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Top hotels in Upper Town

Francis Hotel Bath

Francis Hotel Bath

4 out of 5
Queen Square Bath England
The price is £167 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£167
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"The hotel and our room were a 10 on a 10 scale. The staff unfortunately seemed just plain tired. No welcome smiles- neither at the reception nor the dining. Maps of the town were impossible to read. The breakfast servers stood around talking. Never came by to check on us or refill our coffees. There ..."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Francis Hotel Bath
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa

The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa

5 out of 5
16 Royal Crescent Bath England
The price is £444 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£444
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (725 reviews)
"Loved my stay! Beautiful location, very friendly service and the amenities were wonderful."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
The Queensberry Hotel

The Queensberry Hotel

4 out of 5
4-7 Russel Street Bath England
The price is £166 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£166
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the bathrooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (662 reviews)
"I stayed here for the Jane Austen festival and the staff were so helpful. I was traveling solo so they were kind enough to help me finish getting my dresses on. They were all so wonderful, the breakfast was tasty and it was a very lovely place to stay. I would not hesitate to stay there again."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

The Queensberry Hotel
Apex City of Bath Hotel

Apex City of Bath Hotel

4 out of 5
1 James Street West Bath England
The price is £98 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£98
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,966 reviews)
"Amazing location, staff, and room!"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Apex City of Bath Hotel
Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre

Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre

4 out of 5
2 Lower Castle Street Bristol England
The price is £71 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£71
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre
Clayton Hotel Bristol City

Clayton Hotel Bristol City

4 out of 5
Broad Street Bristol England
The price is £81 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£81
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,521 reviews)
"Our room 204 was next to an alley. Not much natural light and youths/drunks congregated there at night and sometimes fights broke out so very noisy. Breakfast very badly organised. Plates and cups always run out. Milk in coffee machines not topped up. Juices not labelled. Baked beans always spilt ..."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Clayton Hotel Bristol City
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Where to stay in Upper Town

Find the best Upper Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture, including pointed arches and a clock tower.

Bath City Centre

The lively bars and relaxing spas are top of the list for many visitors to Bath City Centre. A stop by Thermae Bath Spa or Roman Baths might round out your trip.

A river with a waterfall, a stone bridge, and historic buildings at sunset.
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Bathwick

If you're spending some time in Bathwick, The Holburne Museum and The Recreation Ground are top sights worth seeing.

A panoramic view of a historic city with a prominent cathedral, dense urban architecture, and a river.

Bear Flat

While there might not be top attractions in Bear Flat, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Thermae Bath Spa and Roman Baths.

A historic building with arched bridges over a calm river, reflecting the architecture.

Oldfield Park

Though Oldfield Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Theatre Royal Bath and No. 1 Royal Crescent.

A bookstore with wooden bookshelves and a spiral staircase.

Walcot

If you're spending some time in Walcot, Building of Bath Museum and Building of Bath Collection are top sights worth seeing.

Upper Town Travel Guide

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