Hotels in Bath: prices, timing and areas
Bath is a UNESCO-listed city in the west of England, famous for its Roman baths above the hot springs and its Georgian architecture, led by the Royal Crescent. People mostly come for a weekend, for sightseeing and spa, so prices follow a different logic than in a business city. Most of the stays are mid-range and upscale hotels and boutique guesthouses, clustered in the inner centre within a walk of the abbey. This list has 663 properties, from a hostel bed to a five-star spa hotel in a Georgian mansion. Below is what really drives the price of a stay in Bath: the month, the day of the week and the area.
When to book a stay in Bath for less
In Bath the price rhythm follows the weekend traffic. Thursday is the cheapest, Friday the most expensive, when the influx for Saturday and Sunday begins. That is the opposite of a business city, where the weekend can be cheaper. Across the year August is the cheapest, about 15 percent below the average, and May the priciest, when the weather is good and the city is full of visitors. For a regular trip, book about a month ahead, as the lowest rates show up around three weeks before the date and climb close to a concert weekend.
What a stay costs by property type
Bath is pricier than the average British city, as it is a compact tourist centre with no cheap fringe on the outskirts. The cheapest sleep is a hostel or a chain hotel; you pay the most for five stars in a Georgian mansion near the Royal Crescent. Below are indicative nightly rates.
| Property type | Indicative price per night (from) |
| Hostel bed | from approx. GBP 58 |
| Three-star or chain hotel | from approx. GBP 60 |
| Four-star hotel | from approx. GBP 79 |
| Apartment or boutique guesthouse | from approx. GBP 98 |
| Four-star hotel near the centre | from approx. GBP 118 |
| Five-star spa hotel | from approx. GBP 201 |
Indicative rates for a double room, outside the May peak. In Bath the gap between a Thursday and a Friday, and between August and May, can be significant, so check the real price for your dates in the search above.
Where in Bath to look for a stay
The inner centre has the most properties and the most bookings, within a walk of the Roman baths, the abbey and Pulteney Bridge. From here it is closest to Thermae Bath Spa, the Pump Rooms and the Georgian crescents of The Circus and the Royal Crescent. Guests also like Southdown and Larkhall, quieter and often cheaper, and Bathwick on the east side of the river Avon. Further out, in areas like Combe Down or Bathampton, a stay tends to be cheaper, and the centre is a quarter of an hour away by bus. The nearest airport is Bristol, with a convenient link into the city.
Which stay in Bath suits whom
- For families. Families often choose The Queensberry Hotel, Homewood Hotel & Spa and The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa. A short way from there to the Roman baths and the Parade Gardens by the river.
- For couples. The highest rated by couples are Bathen House Boutique Hotel, The Queensberry Hotel and The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa. In the evening it is close to dinner and a walk along the Georgian facades.
- With breakfast. Breakfast in the rate is praised by guests of Dukes Bath, The Bird and Bathen House Boutique Hotel. Handy before a day of sightseeing on foot.
- Near the Royal Crescent. Closest to the famous Georgian crescent are apartments and guesthouses in the northern part of the centre. From here it is a few minutes to The Circus and the museum at No 1 Royal Crescent.
- For spa and relaxation. Hotels with their own spa and close to Thermae Bath Spa are a good choice for a restorative weekend. The rooftop pool gives views of the abbey and the surrounding hills.
Example hotels in Bath with prices
From a hostel bed to a five-star Georgian mansion, a few names with a from price. Just a starting point, as rates can climb noticeably in May and on concert weekends.
| Property | Category | Price per night (from) |
| YHA Bath | Hostel | from approx. GBP 58 |
| The Z Hotel Bath | Three-star hotel | from approx. GBP 60 |
| Premier Inn Bath City Centre | Chain hotel in the centre | from approx. GBP 62 |
| Lansdown Grove Hotel | Four-star hotel | from approx. GBP 79 |
| Old Mill Hotel & Lodge | Three-star hotel by the river | from approx. GBP 94 |
| Hotel Indigo Bath | Boutique hotel | from approx. GBP 110 |
| Apex City of Bath Hotel | Four-star hotel | from approx. GBP 118 |
| Abbey Hotel Bath | Four-star hotel by the abbey | from approx. GBP 187 |
| The Gainsborough Bath Spa | Five-star spa hotel | from approx. GBP 201 |
From prices for a double room. In Bath the same hotel can differ a lot between a Thursday and a Friday, and climbs in May, so check your exact dates in the search.