Upper Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
Fashion Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Fashion Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Bath. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.
Activities
Best of Bath Walking Tours - Georgian Tour
Fully Guided Bath Ghost Tours
Bath: Private Bridgerton Walking Tour for upto 20 people
Stonehenge & the Cotswolds from Bath
From Birmingham: Stonehenge & Bath Day Tour
Bath: Guided Relaxation and Sound Bath
Our pick of the best Upper Town Hotel Deals
Francis Hotel Bath
We had a wonderful stay in this hotel. The only slight annoyance was that we couldn’t get the air conditioning to work, so had to sleep with the window open, which meant that the gulls woke us up quite early in the morning. We were celebrating our birthdays and the hotel gave us a lovely plate of ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
Authentic Victorian setting. Great staff. Nice restaurant.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
The Queensberry Hotel
Beautiful hotel, really nice staff team, great breakfasts, spotless rooms and a perfect location for exploring Bath.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Brocks Guest House
This place is great in so many respects, but particularly in regards to the location to a beautiful part of the city of Bath. The guest house is right in between the Circus and the Royal Crescent. Everything you might want is within walking distance including some great restaurants. We highly recommend ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Apex City of Bath Hotel
Didn’t have breakfast
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Majestic Hotels Bristol
Best service and best location
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Town
Kingsmead
When in Kingsmead, you can plan a visit to Queens Square and Theatre Royal Bath, 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 The Circus.
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 Queens Square.
Walcot
If you're spending some time in Walcot, Milsom Quarter and Building of Bath Museum 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 SouthGate Bath and Thermae Bath Spa.
