One of England's most stunning cities and most popular tourist destinations, Bath is an historic beauty. Reminders of Bath's Roman and Georgian history are everywhere, whether you want to simply enjoy being surrounded by some of the best architecture in the world or to more closely examine the city’s fascinating past — you can't escape it. Our pick of the best places to stay in Bath are scattered throughout town, but there’s definitely a concentration around the centre. We’ve picked out great B&Bs and guesthouses too, along with some gorgeous Bath grande dames, stunning spa hotels, luxury pads, bijou boutique hotels and even some pet friendly options too.
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Bath has dozens and dozens of smaller hotels converted from 18th century houses, which are handsome from the outside, though sometimes rather cramped within. And the historical vibe tempts some hoteliers to adopt a possibly ill-advised repro/chintzy style. Some of them are romantic, and some less so, but if you’re here looking for the best places to stay in Bath with romance in mind, we recommend the Walcot area, where you'll find the famous Georgian architectural beauties: the Royal Crescent and The Circus. This is also home to many of the independent boutiques and galleries, and numerous places to eat and drink.
If your intentions are to see the sights, then the best places to stay in Bath may be closer to the centre of town, between the River Avon and George Street, and within a stroll of Bath Abbey, the Roman Baths and Pulteney Bridge. Just across the Avon from the centre of town is Bathwick, which is also super central, and where you’ll find many of Bath’s best guesthouses and B&Bs. Bear Flat and Oldfield Park are similarly more residential neighbourhoods, and both offer accomodation options on quiet, leafy streets. Bear in mind that Bath is hilly. It can be tricky for motorists too, so if you are driving, it's a good idea to check if your hotel has parking.