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.
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.
The Circus
See this remarkable series of Georgian townhouses, built in a compelling circular shape.
Royal Victoria Park
One of Bath’s largest green spaces, this popular public park offers a variety of family-friendly attractions throughout the year.
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.
Roman Baths
Marvel at the natural hot spring pools and the majestic architecture at this well-preserved ancient site.
Top hotels in Upper Town
Francis Hotel Bath
"Had to wait 10mins for a table on both mornings. Breakfast was a buffet style which was not well replenished and out of items. Pretty disappointing choice of self serve items for a hotel of this rating."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
"Great"
Reviewed on 29 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
Apex City of Bath Hotel
"The hotel is very clean and central to so much in Bath while still being quiet. A couple downsides that really brought down the experience though: 1) The sauna was down which was a big part of the reason we wanted to stay. This was a known shutdown but was not reflected on hotels.com. This is a major ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Mollie's Bristol
"Happy with what we had for the price"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
The Z Hotel Bath
"The housecleaning staff forgot to clean my room for three days. I was offered a complimentary coffee for this oversite. The laundry service has a 25 pound minimum charge. The desk receptionist didn't know that. The hotel needs better management."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Upper Town
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 Little Solsbury Hill might round out your trip.
Bathwick
If you're spending some time in Bathwick, The Holburne Museum and Recreation Ground are top sights worth seeing.
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 Little Solsbury Hill.
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 Little Solsbury Hill.
Walcot
If you're spending some time in Walcot, Artisan Quarter and Milsom Quarter are top sights worth seeing.
