The Francis HotelvsYHA Bath
Both Francis Hotel Bath - MGallery by Sofitel and YHA Bath are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Francis Hotel Bath - MGallery by Sofitel ranks significantly better than YHA Bath. Francis Hotel Bath - MGallery by Sofitel scores 84 with approval from 5 sources such as Oyster, The Telegraph and Frommer's.
The Francis Hotel
Queen Square, Bath BA1 2HH
From $175/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
Frommer's
"An integral part of Queen Square, the Francis is an example of 18th-century taste and style, but we find it too commercial and touristy." Full review
Star Service
"In a central location opposite Queen Square Gardens, close to most historical sites, this three-story hotel is a reliable group stop." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Francis Hotel is a four-pearl property opposite the tree-lined Queen's Square in historic Bath." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"The Francis occupies most of a side of Queen Square, one of Bath's most notable architectural set pieces." Full review
Jetsetter
"Elegant honey-colored Georgian townhouse hotel in historic British spa town, Bath." Full review
YHA Bath
Bathwick Hill, Bath BA2 6JZ
From $17/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Meeting Rooms
DK Eyewitness
"This hostel occupies a beautiful Italianate mansion set in its own gardens, a short walk from the centre of Bath."
Rough Guide
"An Italianate mansion a mile from the centre, with gardens and panoramic views."
The Telegraph
8.0
"14 of its bedrooms now have en-suite bathrooms. Plus, the bones of the place were already beautiful – a honey-coloured Victorian villa with original features." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Lodged inside an Italianate mansion and a more modern annexe, a steep climb... from the city centre, this hostel offers decent rooms, spacious kitchens and lovely grounds." Full review