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The Gainsborough Bath Spa vs Bath Backpackers Hostel

Both hotels are recommended by experts. On balance, The Gainsborough Bath Spa scores significantly better than Bath Backpackers Hostel. The Gainsborough Bath Spa comes in at #7 in Bath with praise from 6 sources such as The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and oyster.com.

The Gainsborough Bath Spa
The Gainsborough Bath Spa
8 / 10
Beau Street, Bath BA1 1QU
From $231 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Wallpaper Wallpaper
"The UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath is best known for its impressive architecture and spa culture, so any new venue aiming to equal, if not usurp, local standards has a tough task ahead." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The Gainsborough Bath Spa sets the standard for five-pearl luxury." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"YTL Hotels and Champalimaud Design meticulously restored two landmark limestone buildings (one a former hospital) into a thoroughly modern, 99-room retreat." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"The 99-room, five-star hotel sits in an enviably accessible location at the heart of historic Bath." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Recently making its grand debut in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath, England, The Gainsborough Bath Spa is the only hotel in all of the UK to house a natural thermal spa." Full review
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Bath Backpackers Hostel
Bath Backpackers Hostel
7 / 10
13 Pierrepont Street, Bath BA1 1CA
From $18 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Baggage storage
  • Adults only
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The kind of place you'll either love or hate, this rundown, dark and dingy hostel is full of friendly people intent on having a good time. Young party animals could well find it hard to leave." Full review