Upper Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bath Assembly Rooms which includes heritage architecture
The Circus featuring heritage architecture and a city
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Popular places to visit

Royal Crescent which includes heritage architecture

Royal Crescent

4.5/5(43 reviews)

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

Royal Crescent
Bath Assembly Rooms showing interior views

Bath Assembly Rooms

4.5/5(13 reviews)

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.

Bath Assembly Rooms
Royal Victoria Park featuring a garden

Royal Victoria Park

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

Royal Victoria Park
The Circus featuring an administrative building, street scenes and heritage architecture

The Circus

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

The Circus
No. 1 Royal Crescent featuring interior views, a castle and heritage elements

No. 1 Royal Crescent

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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.

No. 1 Royal Crescent

Bath Botanical Gardens

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Bath Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Bath. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.

Bath Botanical Gardens

Activities

Tootbus Bath Discovery Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Tootbus Bath Discovery Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

AU$45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tootbus Bath Discovery Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Dr Lynch dares you to join the tour!

Fully Guided Bath Ghost Tours

AU$37
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fully Guided Bath Ghost Tours
Bath: Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein Entrance Ticket

Bath: Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein Entrance Ticket

AU$34
per adult
Bath: Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein Entrance Ticket
By Lady Featherington's house actually The Royal Crescent

Bridgerton Walking Tour of Filming Locations & Storylines - Bath

AU$45
per adult
Bridgerton Walking Tour of Filming Locations & Storylines - Bath
Bath: Guided Tour of Iconic Bridgerton Filming Locations

Bath: Guided Tour of Iconic Bridgerton Filming Locations

AU$41
per adult
Bath: Guided Tour of Iconic Bridgerton Filming Locations
Bath: The Bad of Bath Walking Tour

Bath: The Bad of Bath Walking Tour

AU$45
per adult
Bath: The Bad of Bath Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Upper Town Hotel Deals

Francis Hotel Bath

Francis Hotel Bath

4 out of 5
Queen Square, Bath, England
The price is AU$248 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$248
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Bath. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful little boutique hotel! Renovations are still ongoing but has no impact on the stay. Alex, the greeter, was full of valuable information including history and restaurant recs. Would absolutely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Francis Hotel Bath
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa

The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa

5 out of 5
16 Royal Crescent, Bath, England
The price is AU$740 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$740
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bath. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (670 reviews)
"It was such a treat to stay here. The staff were delightful. It was wonderful to learn that Bluestocking Elizabeth Montagu used to live at No 16. What an impressive history the house has."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
No. 3

No. 3

3 out of 5
3 Crescent Gardens, Bath, England
The price is AU$196 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$196
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Bath. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Thermae Bath Spa and No. 1 Royal Crescent are ...
6/10 (118 reviews)
"Very conveniently located and walkable to so many things to see in Bath. We liked how quiet the area was."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

No. 3
The Queensberry Hotel

The Queensberry Hotel

4 out of 5
4-7 Russel Street, Bath, England
The price is AU$399 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$399
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bath. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the bathrooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (568 reviews)
"The staff was amazing and the rooms were beautiful!"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

The Queensberry Hotel
Apex City of Bath Hotel

Apex City of Bath Hotel

4 out of 5
1 James Street West, Bath, England
The price is AU$239 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$239
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bath. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,410 reviews)
Excellent hotel - definitely coming back.
"Arrived at 12pm into Bath and didn't want to carry luggage, so I asked Apex if I could store it somewhere as check in is at 3.30pm - they informed me a room was available immediately and if i wanted to check in early! Fantastic! Room was extremely spacious, bed was so comfortable - like sleeping ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Apex City of Bath Hotel
The Z Hotel Bath

The Z Hotel Bath

3 out of 5
7 Saw Close, Bath, England
The price is AU$123 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$123
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bath. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Thermae Bath Spa and Ustinov Theatre ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (234 reviews)
"Great location right in the middle of the action. Plenty of food and shopping"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

The Z Hotel Bath
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Other neighbourhoods around Upper Town

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Kingsmead

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

Kingsmead
Bath Abbey which includes a park, a city and a church or cathedral

Bath City Centre

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

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.

Bath City Centre
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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.

Lansdown
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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.

Oldfield Park
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Walcot

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

Walcot
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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.

Bear Flat

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