Upper Town Travel Guide
Bath





Visit Upper Town
Popular places to visit

Royal Crescent
This semicircular terrace of townhouses is one of Bath’s most well-known landmarks.

The Circus
See this remarkable series of Georgian townhouses, built in a compelling circular shape.

No. 1 Royal Crescent
Explore this Georgian town house, now a museum furnished as it might have been over 200 years ago, and discover the lifestyle and interests of families in that period.

Bath Assembly Rooms
The Bath Assembly Rooms were known as the city’s most stylish entertainment venue in the 18th and 19th centuries. View these elegant public rooms and explore the unique Fashion Museum set on the lower ground floor.

Royal Victoria Park
One of Bath’s largest green spaces, this popular public park offers a variety of family-friendly attractions throughout the year.

Thermae Bath Spa
Bathe in some of Britain’s warmest thermal waters and unwind with relaxing treatments at this appealing spa complex.
Top hotels in Upper Town

Francis Hotel Bath
"Great hotel, location and staff were wonderful, would stay again!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026

The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
"Beautiful property. Very gracious staff. Lovely room and public spaces. Highly recommend"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

The Queensberry Hotel
"What a lovely place to stay. Service was exceptional. Location was excellent. Room was delightful."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026

Majestic Hotels Bristol
"Great place to stay if you want to be central. Ten mins walk from station and located down at the harbour with bars and restaurants close by. The staff were friendly and helpful. And it was very well priced."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026

Apex City of Bath Hotel
"This was such a nice room, definitely the most spacious we’ve stayed in on our England trip. The air conditioning worked well, which was important in the heat wave. The pool was very nice as well."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre
"Original room smelled like faeces and I was already running late for a function so asked for a new room. The lady at the desk insisted that no one would be free for the next 2 hours to deliver our new room key and insisted we come down for the key. Did we make the room smell like faeces? Was there ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Town

Kingsmead
When in Kingsmead, you can plan a visit to Theatre Royal Bath and Jane Austen Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lansdown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lansdown and surrounding area, you can visit Royal Crescent and No. 1 Royal Crescent.

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.

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.

Walcot
If you're spending some time in Walcot, Artisan Quarter and Milsom Quarter are top sights worth seeing.

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 Sally Lunn's.
