County · England
Where to stay in Bath
Georgian crescents, Roman baths and England's only natural thermal spa.
Bath is England's most complete Georgian city, a honey-stone amphitheatre of crescents and squares built around the only natural hot springs in the country. It is compact, walkable and made for a weekend.
Stay for the architecture, the thermal spa and a city centre you can explore entirely on foot.
The shortlist
Best places to stay in Bath
The Gainsborough Bath Spa
The only hotel with access to Bath's natural thermal waters, a calm spa retreat in the heart of the city.
No.15 by GuestHouse, Bath
A playful, design-led townhouse in Georgian Bath with a small basement spa and bags of character.
Best areas to stay in Bath
City centre. Within walking distance of the Roman Baths, Abbey and the best restaurants.
The Circus & Royal Crescent. The grand Georgian set-piece, handsome and quiet.
Just outside town. Country-house spas a short drive from the centre.
Getting there & around
Train. Direct trains from London Paddington to Bath Spa in around 90 minutes.
Car & transport. Bath is best on foot; the centre is small and walkable.
Car-free. Bath is the ideal car-free city break: arrive by train and walk everywhere.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bath good for a weekend?
Ideal. It is compact, walkable and packed with Georgian architecture, the Roman Baths and the natural thermal spa.
Do you need a car in Bath?
No. Bath is best explored on foot, and direct trains from London reach the centre in about 90 minutes.
What is Bath famous for?
Roman baths, Georgian crescents and Britain's only natural thermal spa waters.