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
Located approximately 10 minutes by car from the miniature Victoria Falls Adventure Golf, this Bath hostel is in the vicinity of No. 1 Royal Crescent. The Jane Austen Centre Museum can be reached 750 metres from the Bath accommodation.
Stonehenge is merely 8 minutes' walk away, and the Theatre Royal, available to diversify your stay, is 0.6 km away.
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Golf centre
Located approximately 10 minutes by car from the miniature Victoria Falls Adventure Golf, this Bath hostel is in the vicinity of No. 1 Royal Crescent. The Jane Austen Centre Museum can be reached 750 metres from the Bath accommodation.
Stonehenge is merely 8 minutes' walk away, and the Theatre Royal, available to diversify your stay, is 0.6 km away.
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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
Nestled within reach of natural sites such as Henrietta City Park, the hostel offers a central in the Artisan district of Bath. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including the late Medieval church "Bath Abbey", which is a mere 7 minutes' walk from this Bath hostel.
Stonehenge is 200 metres away, and Bath Golf Club, available to diversify your stay, is 2.5 km away.
- Picnic area/ Tables
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Sun terrace
Nestled within reach of natural sites such as Henrietta City Park, the hostel offers a central in the Artisan district of Bath. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including the late Medieval church "Bath Abbey", which is a mere 7 minutes' walk from this Bath hostel.
Stonehenge is 200 metres away, and Bath Golf Club, available to diversify your stay, is 2.5 km away.
Yha Bath
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
The Bath Skyline is not far from the affordable hostel, and natural sites like Henrietta City Park are merely 1.4 km away. The local shopping options feature Milsom Place (1.9 km) and Queen Square (2 km).
Royal Victoria Park is approximately a 30-minute walk from the hostel.
Yha Bath
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
Yha Bath
The Bath Skyline is not far from the affordable hostel, and natural sites like Henrietta City Park are merely 1.4 km away. The local shopping options feature Milsom Place (1.9 km) and Queen Square (2 km).
Royal Victoria Park is approximately a 30-minute walk from the hostel.
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Guest favorite
The Bristol Wing
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Heating
The Bristol hostel is located nearly 5 minutes on foot from the methodist church "John Wesley's Chapel & New Room Museum" and 2.4 km from the 76m-high Clifton Suspension Bridge. The hostel is situated in proximity to St Mary Redcliffe Church.
The We The Curious science museum is only 1.1 km from the accommodation.
The Bristol Wing
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Heating
The Bristol Wing
The Bristol hostel is located nearly 5 minutes on foot from the methodist church "John Wesley's Chapel & New Room Museum" and 2.4 km from the 76m-high Clifton Suspension Bridge. The hostel is situated in proximity to St Mary Redcliffe Church.
The We The Curious science museum is only 1.1 km from the accommodation.
The Full Moon Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
The hostel is located 17 minutes' walk from the Bristol Aquarium and 2.6 km from Clifton Down. St Mary Redcliffe Church, a nearby place of worship, is 1.6 km from the Bristol hostel.
Travellers with children will enjoy proximity to the Bristol Zoo Gardens, which is nearly 25 minutes' 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 hostel is located 17 minutes' walk from the Bristol Aquarium and 2.6 km from Clifton Down. St Mary Redcliffe Church, a nearby place of worship, is 1.6 km from the Bristol hostel.
Travellers with children will enjoy proximity to the Bristol Zoo Gardens, which is nearly 25 minutes' walk away.
Yha Bristol
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Bar/ Lounge area
Located within a 900-metre distance of such significant cultural landmarks as The Red Lodge Museum, this hostel is also 2.2 km from the 76m - high Clifton Suspension Bridge. Nearby shopping destinations comprise the multimillion-pound shopping centre "Cabot Circus" (1.5 km) and the Fairfax Galleries Street (1.2 km) for visitors to explore.
Families can have quality time by visiting the Bristol Zoo Gardens, which is a 25-minute walk away.
Yha Bristol
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Bar/ Lounge area
Yha Bristol
Located within a 900-metre distance of such significant cultural landmarks as The Red Lodge Museum, this hostel is also 2.2 km from the 76m - high Clifton Suspension Bridge. Nearby shopping destinations comprise the multimillion-pound shopping centre "Cabot Circus" (1.5 km) and the Fairfax Galleries Street (1.2 km) for visitors to explore.
Families can have quality time by visiting the Bristol Zoo Gardens, which is a 25-minute walk away.
Yha New Forest
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
There is the Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre within a 10-minute drive of the hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the Blackwater Arboretum, which is 4.8 km away.
Yha New Forest
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Yha New Forest
There is the Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre within a 10-minute drive of the hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the Blackwater Arboretum, which is 4.8 km away.
Yha Street
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Yha Street
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Yha Street
The Barrel Store Cirencester
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Heating
- Golf centre
- 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 centre
- 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
Located nearly 25 minutes' walk from such significant cultural landmarks as the Holst Birthplace Museum, this Cheltenham hostel is also merely 1.1 km from the Pittville Park. The hostel is 2.7 km from the public Sandford Parks Lido Swimming Pool and 2.3 km from The Wilson Gallery.
Hunters hostel invites sports fans to visit the Abbey Business Stadium, which is approximately 30 minutes' walk away.
Hunters Lodge
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
Hunters Lodge
Located nearly 25 minutes' walk from such significant cultural landmarks as the Holst Birthplace Museum, this Cheltenham hostel is also merely 1.1 km from the Pittville Park. The hostel is 2.7 km from the public Sandford Parks Lido Swimming Pool and 2.3 km from The Wilson Gallery.
Hunters hostel invites sports fans to visit the Abbey Business Stadium, which is approximately 30 minutes' walk away.
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 2.1 km from The Clifton Arcade and in the vicinity of such shopping venues as the lawned Queen Square. The Bristol Hippodrome is 8 minutes' walk from the hostel.
The nearby educational landmarks include the independent school "Clifton College", which is 2.6 km from the property.
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 2.1 km from The Clifton Arcade and in the vicinity of such shopping venues as the lawned Queen Square. The Bristol Hippodrome is 8 minutes' walk from the hostel.
The nearby educational landmarks include the independent school "Clifton College", which is 2.6 km from the property.
Bunkhouse
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
Found 2.2 km from the Cardiff Bay, the hostel is 2.1 km from worship locations like the Ianto's Shrine. This hostel is situated in the centre of Cardiff and in close proximity to the glass-walled shopping mall "Indoor Market".
Bunkhouse hostel offers access to the beautifully ornate pleasure palace "Cardiff Castle", which is about a 5-minute stroll away.
Bunkhouse
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
Bunkhouse
Found 2.2 km from the Cardiff Bay, the hostel is 2.1 km from worship locations like the Ianto's Shrine. This hostel is situated in the centre of Cardiff and in close proximity to the glass-walled shopping mall "Indoor Market".
Bunkhouse hostel offers access to the beautifully ornate pleasure palace "Cardiff Castle", which is about a 5-minute stroll away.
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Great deal
Camp Hillcrest - Bunkhouse
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
Located 2.2 km from such significant cultural landmarks as the Wye Valley Sculpture Garden, the Saint Briavels hostel is also 3.2 km from Tintern Abbey. Church Of St Mary, a nearby place of worship, is around a 5-minute ride from the hostel.
In proximity to Camp Hillcrest - Bunkhouse hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as Poor's Allotment, which is 4.6 km away.
Camp Hillcrest - Bunkhouse
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
Camp Hillcrest - Bunkhouse
Located 2.2 km from such significant cultural landmarks as the Wye Valley Sculpture Garden, the Saint Briavels hostel is also 3.2 km from Tintern Abbey. Church Of St Mary, a nearby place of worship, is around a 5-minute ride from the hostel.
In proximity to Camp Hillcrest - Bunkhouse hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as Poor's Allotment, which is 4.6 km away.
Harbourside Hostel Bristol
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Ironing facilities
- Welcome drink
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
The hostel offers a convenient location in Bristol Old City, which hosts drama and comedy, within easy reach of Bristol Harbourside. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Bristol hostel is 3.4 km from the Ashton Court Estate.
You can enjoy proximity to the Gothic Tyntesfield Revival House, which is a mere 550 metres away, or visit the independent school "Clifton College", which is around 25 minutes' walk from this property.
Harbourside Hostel Bristol
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Ironing facilities
- Welcome drink
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
Harbourside Hostel Bristol
The hostel offers a convenient location in Bristol Old City, which hosts drama and comedy, within easy reach of Bristol Harbourside. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Bristol hostel is 3.4 km from the Ashton Court Estate.
You can enjoy proximity to the Gothic Tyntesfield Revival House, which is a mere 550 metres away, or visit the independent school "Clifton College", which is around 25 minutes' walk from this property.
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 (1748 Reviews) |
From 15$ | |
| Bath Ymca Hostel |
7.6 / 10 (3480 Reviews) |
From 19$ | |
| Yha Bath |
8.1 / 10 (1434 Reviews) |
From 36$ | |
| The Bristol Wing |
8.8 / 10 (3437 Reviews) |
From 45$ | |
| The Full Moon Backpackers |
7.8 / 10 (2432 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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