Bath's city centre is packed with affordable hotels that put you steps from the Roman Baths, Abbey, and shops. Budget travellers will find rooms from around £60 per night at properties like the Royal Hotel (just opposite Bath Spa Station) and The Black Fox (a modern inn with a terrace and bar). Most cheap central hotels offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee makers, with some including breakfast or on-site parking. Book early for the best rates, especially during peak seasons.
For a balance of price and location, the Royal Hotel delivers a Georgian-style stay with a popular brasserie, while The Black Fox serves a full English breakfast and has a city-view bar. Other central options like Henrietta House or Hampton by Hilton Bath City offer slightly higher budgets but still fall under the value-friendly category. Stick to the city core-everything is walkable, from the Thermae Bath Spa to the Jane Austen Centre, so you can skip taxis and save more.