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The 10 Best Hostels in Bath, UK

Some of the best backpacker spots in Bath

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With large private gardens, YHA Bath is set in a stunning Italian-style mansion, 10 minutes’ walk from Bath city centre. It offers affordable accommodation, laundry facilities and a restaurant. There are 2 buildings, one of which is listed.

The majority of rooms contain bunk beds.

The ambience, staff, location everything had it own value

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8.1
Very good
1,492 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

Centrally located and just a 2-minute walk from the bus and train stations, Bath Backpackers offers budget accommodation. Free WiFi is accessible throughout.

Bath Backpackers has both mixed and female-only dorm rooms, all with shared bathrooms and showers. Bed linen is included in the price and there is central heating in all rooms.

Very friendly and caring staff. Meals and restaurants are so elegant. Always the best.

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8.2
Very good
855 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

Bath YMCA Hostel is conveniently set in the centre of Bath, and provides a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is located 600 metres from The Roman Baths, 1 km from Bath Spa Train Station and 2.3 km from Oldfield Park Train Station. The hostel features city views, a sun terrace and a 24-hour front desk.

Cost of staying Breakfast included

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7.1
Good
2,277 reviews
Price from
£27.60
per night

Situated in Bath’s lively city centre, the St Christopher's Inn Bath boasts a bar and café, with a diverse food menu. The hostel is ideally situated for visiting the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey.

The hostel features a common room with sofas, a TV, books and board games. Towels and hair dryers can be hired from reception, where guests are also able to buy padlocks and plug adapters. The property offers free WiFi and a lounge, with facilities including a microwave, fridge and kettle.

Bar and music night with sports television and friends

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6.8
Review score
1,047 reviews
Price from
£17.65
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 855 reviews
    Clean comfortable hostel, everything that you needed for your stay was there. Staff are available to provide additional support and information on where to go / what to see in Bath. Clean rooms, toilets /showers and kitchen facilities. Cheap decent place to stay in Bath. Recommended.
    Claire
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £169.20
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,445 reviews
    Really lovely building, great location, very helpful staff, excellent breakfast and great nights sleep. Very good and safe valet parking!
    Neil
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £138.60
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,276 reviews
    The receptionist was so friendly! The room was the most budget option, but still so comfortable and had plenty of space. Its a very short walk to the roman baths and iverall a great location. Overall fantastic. No complaints here
    sarah
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £138.60
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,276 reviews
    Great location, mix of rooms bigger and smaller for different budgets.
    Neil
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £82.80
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,277 reviews
    Great location right in the city centre. Super friendly staff and guests. I stayed in a private twin room, with a sink, wardrobe and drawers. The bed was basic but comfy, and the room was toasty warm. I felt safe as a single woman (it was my first time staying in a hostel so I hadn't been sure what to expect).
    Julia P
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £60
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,492 reviews
    The bunk bed was surprisingly comfortable and warm. The dormitory was clean and the toilets and showers were too. The location is just a short walk from the city centre, but far enough to be very quiet and give you somehow the feeling that you are in a country house. Wi-Fi was working correctly all through the hostel.
    Daniel
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £108.78
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,047 reviews
    Cheap and cheerful! The rooms are classic hostel style dorms with bunk beds, so you know what you're getting. The beds were clean. The location is great, right in the centre of town.
    John
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £108.78
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,047 reviews
    Great location if you're visiting Bath but if you're staying more than one night, don't go cheap. No fault of the hostel's but the six bed Room # 1was noisy, people on Green Street and other hostellers arriving late. Bath room not awful but cramped. Would try the double next time if not travelling alone.
    Arnold
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £108.78
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,047 reviews
    Great location, there's a lot of restaurant and a waitrose nearby. I had good talks with one of the roommates. There are not many hostels in this area, so it's a "good" option if you're on budget.
    princeton0905
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £161.10
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,198 reviews
    Not cheap at £200+ for one-night Saturday stay in a smallish triple room, but then much cheaper than everywhere else in central Bath other than the Youth Hostel, which wasn't that much cheaper and is further out of town. Very old hotel and it shows with door to room somewhat difficult to open, bathrooms in need of modernising etc - but everything worked, was clean and we were very comfortable for the night. Staff very friendly and beds lovely and comfortable.
    Thomas
    Family with young children

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