Top Hostels in Bath
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Best-rated
Bath Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Golf centre
The budget hostel is a mere 1.2 km from No. 1 Royal Crescent and just near such cultural venues as the exquisite 18th-century Pulteney Bridge. The hostel is also within 10 minutes' walk of The Jane Austen Centre Museum.
Bath Backpackers hostel is merely 650 metres from Stonehenge and just around the corner from the late Medieval church "Bath Abbey".
Aside from ironing equipment and air conditioning, the rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for a more enjoyable stay. The Bath property also offers shared bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower.
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Golf centre
The budget hostel is a mere 1.2 km from No. 1 Royal Crescent and just near such cultural venues as the exquisite 18th-century Pulteney Bridge. The hostel is also within 10 minutes' walk of The Jane Austen Centre Museum.
Bath Backpackers hostel is merely 650 metres from Stonehenge and just around the corner from the late Medieval church "Bath Abbey".
Aside from ironing equipment and air conditioning, the rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for a more enjoyable stay. The Bath property also offers shared bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower.
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Popular choice
Bath Ymca Hostel
- Picnic area/ Tables
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Sun terrace
Located 450 metres from such significant cultural landmarks as Victoria Art Gallery, the hostel is also about 2 km from the scenic Alice Park. This Bath hostel is located within reach of the open - air museum "Rostra Gallery".
Bath Ymca hostel provides a central location 5 minutes on foot from Stonehenge.
- Picnic area/ Tables
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Sun terrace
Located 450 metres from such significant cultural landmarks as Victoria Art Gallery, the hostel is also about 2 km from the scenic Alice Park. This Bath hostel is located within reach of the open - air museum "Rostra Gallery".
Bath Ymca hostel provides a central location 5 minutes on foot from Stonehenge.
Yha Bath
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
Located just a 5-minute walk from Bath Skyline, the affordable hostel is within a 10-minute drive of shopping venues such as Milsom Place Shopping Mall. The hostel is located 2.5 km from No. 1 Royal Crescent.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Henrietta City Park, which is a 17-minute walk away.
Yha Bath
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
Yha Bath
Located just a 5-minute walk from Bath Skyline, the affordable hostel is within a 10-minute drive of shopping venues such as Milsom Place Shopping Mall. The hostel is located 2.5 km from No. 1 Royal Crescent.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Henrietta City Park, which is a 17-minute walk away.
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Guest favorite
The Bristol Wing
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Heating
Located in Bristol Old City, which hosts drama and comedy, this Bristol hostel boasts a central location merely 7 minutes on foot from the grassy Castle Park. The comfortable hostel is situated only 1.1 km from the 12th - century monastery church "Bristol Cathedral", 2.3 km from such business sites as the 1766 windmill-turned Clifton Observatory.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like Colston Hall, which is nearly a 5-minute drive away.
The Bristol Wing
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Heating
The Bristol Wing
Located in Bristol Old City, which hosts drama and comedy, this Bristol hostel boasts a central location merely 7 minutes on foot from the grassy Castle Park. The comfortable hostel is situated only 1.1 km from the 12th - century monastery church "Bristol Cathedral", 2.3 km from such business sites as the 1766 windmill-turned Clifton Observatory.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like Colston Hall, which is nearly a 5-minute drive away.
The Full Moon Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
The methodist church "John Wesley's Chapel & New Room Museum" is within 5 minutes' walk of the Bristol hostel, while Clifton Down is 2.6 km away. M Shed Museum is also situated just 1.7 km away.
In proximity to The Full Moon Backpackers hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the grassy Castle Park, which is merely an 11-minute walk away.
The Full Moon Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
The Full Moon Backpackers
The methodist church "John Wesley's Chapel & New Room Museum" is within 5 minutes' walk of the Bristol hostel, while Clifton Down is 2.6 km away. M Shed Museum is also situated just 1.7 km away.
In proximity to The Full Moon Backpackers hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the grassy Castle Park, which is merely an 11-minute walk away.
Yha Bristol
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Bar/ Lounge area
Bristol Aquarium is within 200 metres of this hostel, while College Green Student Accommodation is a 5-minute walk away. In addition, Bristol Old Vic Company is located a 6-minute stroll away.
Families can have quality time by visiting Bristol Zoo Gardens, which is 2.3 km away.
Yha Bristol
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Bar/ Lounge area
Yha Bristol
Bristol Aquarium is within 200 metres of this hostel, while College Green Student Accommodation is a 5-minute walk away. In addition, Bristol Old Vic Company is located a 6-minute stroll away.
Families can have quality time by visiting Bristol Zoo Gardens, which is 2.3 km away.
Yha New Forest
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
The hostel is also located a 10-minute ride from Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Blackwater Arboretum Forest, which is 4.8 km away.
Yha New Forest
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Yha New Forest
The hostel is also located a 10-minute ride from Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Blackwater Arboretum Forest, which is 4.8 km away.
Yha Street
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Also, nature lovers will appreciate that this welcoming hostel is 4.7 km from the Chalice Well.
The Street hostel enjoys a prime location around 10 minutes' drive from The White Spring.
Yha Street
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Yha Street
Also, nature lovers will appreciate that this welcoming hostel is 4.7 km from the Chalice Well.
The Street hostel enjoys a prime location around 10 minutes' drive from The White Spring.
The Barrel Store Cirencester
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Heating
- Golf course
The Corinium Museum is located a stone's throw from the Cirencester hostel, while natural sites, such as Cirencester Park are a mere 500 metres away. The hostel is also 25 minutes' walk from Greyfriars.
The Barrel Store Cirencester hostel enjoys a convenient location 4.3 km from the Butts Farm Rare Breeds.
The Barrel Store Cirencester
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Heating
- Golf course
The Barrel Store Cirencester
The Corinium Museum is located a stone's throw from the Cirencester hostel, while natural sites, such as Cirencester Park are a mere 500 metres away. The hostel is also 25 minutes' walk from Greyfriars.
The Barrel Store Cirencester hostel enjoys a convenient location 4.3 km from the Butts Farm Rare Breeds.
Hunters Lodge
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
Cheltenham Festival is just moments from the hostel, while Gloucestershire airport is 5 km away. The Cheltenham hostel is around 25 minutes' walk from Wishing Fish Clock Shopping Mall and within 10 minutes' drive of The Wilson Gallery.
The 10-room Hunters hostel is also 2.7 km from sports attractions, such as the outdoor Sandford Parks Lido Swimming Pool.
Hunters Lodge
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
Hunters Lodge
Cheltenham Festival is just moments from the hostel, while Gloucestershire airport is 5 km away. The Cheltenham hostel is around 25 minutes' walk from Wishing Fish Clock Shopping Mall and within 10 minutes' drive of The Wilson Gallery.
The 10-room Hunters hostel is also 2.7 km from sports attractions, such as the outdoor Sandford Parks Lido Swimming Pool.
Rock N Bowl
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Ironing facilities
- Heating
- Table tennis
Located in Bristol Old City, which hosts drama and comedy, this Bristol hostel is nearly 25 minutes' walk from The Clifton Arcade Shopping Mall and in the vicinity of such shopping venues as the lawned Queen Square. The Lion King at Bristol Hippodrome Theatre is also situated a mere 0.6 km away.
Families can have quality time by visiting Bristol Zoo Gardens, which is about a 30-minute walk away.
Rock N Bowl
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Ironing facilities
- Heating
- Table tennis
Rock N Bowl
Located in Bristol Old City, which hosts drama and comedy, this Bristol hostel is nearly 25 minutes' walk from The Clifton Arcade Shopping Mall and in the vicinity of such shopping venues as the lawned Queen Square. The Lion King at Bristol Hippodrome Theatre is also situated a mere 0.6 km away.
Families can have quality time by visiting Bristol Zoo Gardens, which is about a 30-minute walk away.
Bunkhouse
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
Staying at this comfortable hostel, guests can pay a visit to the beautifully ornate pleasure palace "Cardiff Castle", located only 450 metres away. The 54-room Bunkhouse hostel is located a stone's throw from the Victorian shopping mall "Cardiff Market".
The nearby cultural landmarks include Techniquest Science Museum, which is nearly a 10-minute ride away.
Bunkhouse
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
Bunkhouse
Staying at this comfortable hostel, guests can pay a visit to the beautifully ornate pleasure palace "Cardiff Castle", located only 450 metres away. The 54-room Bunkhouse hostel is located a stone's throw from the Victorian shopping mall "Cardiff Market".
The nearby cultural landmarks include Techniquest Science Museum, which is nearly a 10-minute ride away.
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Great deal
Camp Hillcrest - Bunkhouse
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Garden area
Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including Church Of St Mary, which is 2.4 km from this Saint Briavels hostel.
Tintern Abbey is approximately a 10-minute drive from the comfortable hostel.
Camp Hillcrest - Bunkhouse
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Garden area
Camp Hillcrest - Bunkhouse
Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including Church Of St Mary, which is 2.4 km from this Saint Briavels hostel.
Tintern Abbey is approximately a 10-minute drive from the comfortable hostel.
Harbourside Hostel Bristol
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Ironing facilities
- Welcome drink
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
This Bristol hostel is situated about 200 metres from Harbourside, 2.2 km from such to entertainment venues as the 76m - high Clifton Suspension Bridge. The local shopping options feature the multimillion-pound shopping centre "Cabot Circus" (1.5 km) and The Clifton Arcade Shopping Mall (2 km).
The hostel is also nestled in Bristol Old City, which hosts drama and comedy, where guests will find attractions, such as the Gothic Tyntesfield Revival House, which is merely a 7-minute walk away.
Harbourside Hostel Bristol
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Ironing facilities
- Welcome drink
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
Harbourside Hostel Bristol
This Bristol hostel is situated about 200 metres from Harbourside, 2.2 km from such to entertainment venues as the 76m - high Clifton Suspension Bridge. The local shopping options feature the multimillion-pound shopping centre "Cabot Circus" (1.5 km) and The Clifton Arcade Shopping Mall (2 km).
The hostel is also nestled in Bristol Old City, which hosts drama and comedy, where guests will find attractions, such as the Gothic Tyntesfield Revival House, which is merely a 7-minute walk away.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Bath, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Bath Backpackers |
8.8 / 10 (1749 Reviews) |
From 15$ | |
| Bath Ymca Hostel |
7.6 / 10 (3517 Reviews) |
From 19$ | |
| Yha Bath |
8.1 / 10 (1398 Reviews) |
From 36$ | |
| The Bristol Wing |
8.8 / 10 (3433 Reviews) |
From 45$ | |
| The Full Moon Backpackers |
7.8 / 10 (2410 Reviews) |
From 24$ |
More accommodations in Bath
Frequently Asked Questions
Which budget hostels in the center of Bath are ideal for sightseeing?
Bath Backpackers and Bath YMCA Hostel are located centrally, making it easy to walk to popular sites like the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey. Both offer affordable rates and a friendly atmosphere.
Book a bunk bed at Bath Backpackers for under £15 a night, especially in the off-season from October to March for better availability.
Which hostels in Bath are best for a vibrant cultural experience?
YHA Bath offers cultural activities and is close to the city's museums and theaters. The Full Moon Backpackers nearby often hosts events like live music nights.
Check YHA Bath's calendar for workshops and local tours, especially on weekends for more options.
Are there any pet-friendly hostels in Bath?
While not common, Bath Backpackers allows pets on request. It's wise to contact them first before booking to confirm specific policies.
Visit nearby parks like Sydney Gardens, offering space for pets to play, just a short walk from the hostel.
Which Bath hostels offer easy access to train stations?
Bath YMCA Hostel is only a 15-minute walk from Bath Spa Train Station, making travel convenient. Harbourside Hostel in Bristol can also be reached quickly by train.
Take a direct train from Bath Spa to Bristol Temple Meads for a quick day trip, with trains every 30 minutes.
Which hostels in Bath are best for meeting fellow travelers?
The Full Moon Backpackers is well-known for its communal vibe and organized activities. Bunkhouse also features common rooms perfect for socializing.
Join the pub crawl organized by The Full Moon Backpackers on weekends to meet new people and explore the local nightlife.
Which affordable hostels near Bath's historic district are recommended?
YHA Bath and Bath YMCA Hostel are both budget-friendly and situated close to Bath's historic sites like The Circus and Pulteney Bridge.
Explore the historical areas during early mornings to avoid crowds and capture great photos.
Are there any hostels in Bath with free breakfast?
YHA Bath includes breakfast in its room rates, making it an economical choice. Other options may have kitchens for DIY meals.
Try to grab breakfast before 8 AM at YHA Bath for quieter dining and better selection.
What unique events can I expect in Bath throughout the year?
Bath holds the Bath Festivals in May, focusing on literature and music. During December, you can enjoy the Christmas Market featuring local crafts and food.
Plan your stay during the May festivals to catch workshops and performances, providing a full cultural experience.
How can I easily navigate Bath's public transport?
Bath has a reliable bus network with routes connecting key areas and attractions. For train travel, Bath Spa Station connects to major cities.
Purchase the Bath Day Rover ticket for under £10, offering unlimited travel on local buses all day.
How long should I stay in Bath to see all the main attractions?
A stay of 2-3 days is ideal for exploring major sites, including the Roman Baths, the Royal Crescent, and Loton Park. This allows you to combine sightseeing and leisure.
Plan to visit the Roman Baths either early in the morning or before closing to avoid long lines and crowds.
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