Student Accommodation in Bath
Finding student accommodation in Bath can be challenging. However, with our team of accommodation experts, you can easily secure the room you need! Casita offers a wide selection of Bath student accommodations that range from single, double, and en-suite rooms, to self-contained studios, private flats, and shared apartments. Bath attracts over 4 million visitors a year which shows how attractive it is historically, architecturally, and culturally on a global scale. For university students, Bath is an exceptionally safe and beautiful city to live in and offers some great options for study and accommodation. Reach out to Casita’s team of multilingual accommodation experts who are available 24/7 and book your student room as easy as possible.
About Bath
Bath is known for its baths; back in the Celtic days, it was named “Sulis” after the Goddess of the water, Sulis. Some people now call it the “city of spas”. The city is holding the urban style in form of her own with the baths/spas spread around the city; just looking around and indulging in the architectural splendour won’t be enough. The city itself has a population of about 100,000 people; however, there are over 25,000 students in its universities and colleges which makes it a very young and vibrant student city. The city is home to the famous University of Bath which is rated as a top 10 university in the UK along with Bath Spa University and Bath College.
Best Places to Live in Bath
Bath has several areas and neighbourhoods that make for an ideal place for students to book Bath student accommodation. The main student area in Bath is Oldfield Park since it’s on the 418 and 410 bus routes and also has a wide range of shops. Some of the best places to live in Bath include Brougham Hayes, Midland Road, Lower Bristol Road, and Pulteney Road.
Brougham Hayes
The area is just 10 minutes away from the City Centre, where you will find all the restaurants, cafes, shops, and supermarkets you might need. One of our best student accommodations there is The Depot Roost with plenty of facilities to offer.
Midland Road
With a brilliant riverside location on Midland Road, and within walking distance of the city centre, Avon Studios is your ideal base in Bath. Also, The University of Bath is an 11-minute car ride away from the property.
Lower Bristol Road
Another nice area for students is Lower Bristol Road. One of our student accommodations in Bristol Road, Bath, is iQ Twerton Mill with an excellent location as Bath Spa University is a five-minute ride from the building and the University of Bath is a 12-minute ride away.
Cost of Living in Bath
Bath is cheaper than London when it comes to the cost of living and expenses. However, Bath is a bit more expensive than other cities, it’s definitely for good reasons, the city is perfect for students with top universities and major cultural attractions. You need an average of 808£ to cover your basic living expenses in Bath; this excludes rent but includes food, grocery and transportation.
Transportation in Bath
Public transportation in Bath is quite dense and can easily get you wherever you wish to go. You can use buses, taxis, railways, car rentals, and fare cars (a service in which you can share a taxi ride with someone else). Bath also has a train station called “Bath Spa” and BTH is the station code. Bath Spa station is on the Great Western Main Line.
Student Life in Bath
Studying in Bath, England, means students will be living in the only city named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the entire UK in 1987. Bath is located within River Avon’s valley. It feels like travelling to a real piece of history going back over 2500 years. Bath is definitely one of the most beautiful cities in the world to study in. Bath’s county is Somerset. The city is the largest in the county and is world-renowned for the Roman baths, built around 60 AD. The spa town has the Latin name Aquae Sulis or “the waters of Sulis.” Spring is the best time in Bath, where students can really enjoy the blooming flowers in the public gardens. Bath city centre is very lively and vibrant. Furthermore, Bath’s nightlife is quite unique and great to be experienced when studying in the city. Street food and restaurants in Bath will satisfy your taste buds for sure.
Attractions in Bath
There’s no shortage of things to do in Bath. The Roman Baths are simply a must-visit, closely followed by the Bath Circus, Bath Abbey, Fashion Museum Bath, and Royal Crescent, both of which are architectural masterpieces out of a Jane Austen novel. Austen is quite famous in Bath; she has her own Jane Austen Centre where students can learn all about her achievements.
Historic Roman Baths
This is a must-see Roman landmark that attracts over 1.3 million visitors each year. The ancient Romans left their mark in Bath as they built the city's famous Roman Baths and Temple of Sulis Minerva in 75 BCE. Originally, they established Bath's ancient hot springs as a place of relaxation and rejuvenation.
Museum of Bath Architecture
This unique museum is located in a former private chapel and it demonstrates how classical design influenced the city's buildings. It also has an incredibly detailed model for the city, a magnificent 1:500 scale architectural model of the historic city centre.
Bath Abbey
This Gothic cathedral of the Bishop of Bath and Wells was founded in 1499 and is traditionally referred to as the Bath Abbe. Legend says that it was built after Bishop Oliver King experienced a vivid dream of angels climbing up and down ladders to and from heaven. It is perfectly designed and built and also includes a special chapel dedicated to remembrance.
Universities in Bath
There are plenty of top-ranked universities and world-renowned learning institutions in the city of Bath. These institutions attract both local and international students to study in the city. Casita has several Bath student accommodation options close to the city’s universities, check them out on our website!
Casita has around 20 options for student accommodation in Bath near this university.
American Museum & Gardens is a 16-minute walk from the university.
There are two nearby bus stops: Sports Training Village and Arrivals Square.
Several Bath student accommodations are provided by Casita near this university.
Newton Park Library bus stop is a few minutes away.
Nearby Cities
Besides having facilities for student accommodation in Bath, Casita offers student accommodation in these UK cities as well: Bristol, Salford, Cardiff, Southampton, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Birmingham, and London.
