Staying in Upper Town, Bath
Brock Street is a useful reference point when comparing addresses here: it links the Circus with the Royal Crescent. Accommodation toward Queen Square puts you closer to central shops, while addresses beyond the Crescent add distance to the station journey. Check whether your room is reached by stairs, since converted town houses can have several floors.
At a glance
- Best for
- Georgian streets, quiet
- At night
- Quiet
- Getting around
- On foot; buses on the main roads
- Price level
- €€€€
The Royal Crescent, the Circus and the Assembly Rooms, a steady uphill walk from the Abbey and quiet at night.
Good for
- A quiet, elegant stay with the center a walk away
- Restaurants and the park nearby
- Couples and a long weekend
Think twice if
- You do not want a hill on the way home
- You are traveling with heavy luggage and no car
- You want to wake up beside the Roman Baths
What is near Upper Town
Royal Victoria Park
From the Royal Crescent, walk about 5 minutes toward the park paths for a longer break outdoors.
The Jane Austen Centre
Allow about 5 minutes from the Circus down Gay Street to reach the exhibition entrance.
Queen Square
About 7 minutes downhill from the Circus, the square makes a useful landmark on walks into the shopping streets.
Eating in Upper Town
Plan dinner around your return walk as well as the menu. The Chequers and Olive Tree are options to check in this part of Bath. For a lighter meal, look around the streets toward George Street, where you can combine eating with the walk back from the center.
Getting around from Upper Town
From Bath Spa station, allow roughly 25 minutes to the Circus with luggage and pauses on the climb. Gay Street provides a straightforward walking route from Queen Square. There is no local rail stop within Upper Town; check current bus routes if you want help with the ascent.
Hotels in Upper Town
Search the area on the booking sites, where the prices are. We may earn a commission, at no cost to you.
Other areas of Bath
Staying in Upper Town, Bath
Should I walk from the station with luggage?
The route includes an uphill stretch and uneven paving. With a large suitcase, a taxi can make arrival easier, particularly in wet weather.
Can I see the terraces without entering a museum?
You can walk the public streets around the Circus and Royal Crescent independently. Entering a house museum is a separate visit requiring its own admission.
What should I check before booking a townhouse room?
Ask about lifts, the floor of your room and the number of entrance steps. A central address does not tell you how accessible the building is.