Hostels in Bath, England for Backpackers and Budget Travellers

Bath is a town set in the rolling countryside of southwest England, known for its natural hot springs and 18th-century architecture. Britain is littered with beautiful cities, but precious few compare to Bath. Home to some of the nation’s grandest Georgian architecture – not to mention one of the world’s best-preserved Roman bathhouses – this slinky, sophisticated city, founded on top of natural hot springs, has been a tourist draw for almost 2000 years. Honey-colored Bath stone has been used extensively in the town's architecture, including at Bath Abbey, noted for its fan-vaulting, tower and large stained-glass windows. The museum at the site of the original Roman-era Baths includes The Great Bath, statues, and a temple. Bath is an architectural marvel, from the more than 5000 buildings listed for their merit to the stunning Roman Baths; this fine Georgian city is a feast for the eyes. The Roman Bath and the local hot springs have been luring people to the city for their relaxing and healing properties. Continue your tour with an educational journey through the life of Bath’s most famous resident at the Jane Austen Centre. Or enjoying a meal at Sally Lunnys Refreshment House and Museum, the oldest house in Bath. It's also a shoppers paradise with more – and better – shops than a city ten times its size. It’s a shopper’s paradise – in addition to all the familiar names and big stores there’s a fabulous choice of smaller specialist and independent shops. Bath is a beautiful and charming destination, drawing tourists of all kinds for hundreds of years, and these hostels provide an excellent base for exploring the area.