St Albans

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Sunrise skyline of Saint Albans in England. UK
Sunrise skyline of Saint Albans in England. UK
The beautiful St Albans Cathedral near London on a beautiful Autumn Day in 2014

A wonderful piece of Architecture with a deep rooted history.
St. Albans is literally half Norman & half Gothic architecture and is a mesmerising learning experience in the differences between them all in one view.  The grounds themselves are also spectacular and a brief 15 minute walk from the St. Albans station. #green
I was here in 2007.  If you like history and architecture, St Alban's is a great day out fro London, or a stop on a road trip.  An old Roman town with ruins and cathedrals, the old roman theatre is located on the Gorhambury Estate - website below for more information. 

http://www.gorhamburyestate.co.uk/

Where to stay in St Albans

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Chiswell Green

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chiswell Green and surrounding area, you can visit Paintball Bricket Wood and Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre.

Chiswell Green
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is RM732 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
RM732
RM878 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,971 reviews)
Convenient for shops and many theatres, Covent Garden.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is RM550 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
RM550
RM660 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (9,480 reviews)
A lovely hotel, with fantastic views of either the Tower Bridge or the docks. However, staff at the contact centre and hotel were unhelpful and at times rude.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
 The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court

The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court

3 out of 5
1 Barkston Gardens London England
The price is RM386 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
RM386
RM463 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Kensington High Street and Hyde Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (128 reviews)
Great staff and rooms

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

4 out of 5
3 & 15 West Lane London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions O2 Arena and ExCeL Exhibition Centre ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (635 reviews)
Staff were very helpful

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Numa London Chelsea Green

Numa London Chelsea Green

4 out of 5
35 Ixworth Pl London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV channels and premium bedding. Popular attractions Hyde Park and Kensington High Street are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (34 reviews)
First day - lock pin didn’t work and no cold water for some time Second day - no water so toilet flush didn’t work until early evening almost 12-15 hours with no water. Stay at your own risk where there is no in person reception and only had to rely on WhatsApp text especially when on vacation prefer ...

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Numa London Chelsea Green
Rockwell East

Rockwell East

4 out of 5
99 Mansell Street London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (808 reviews)
Clean and tidy. Spacious. Stylish. Good location. Well priced

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Rockwell East
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of St Albans

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
41
5 - Excellent 43%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 43%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 14%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Great choice of restaurants and bars

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Loads of traffic at all times, parking restrictions everywhere, very limited parking at the railway station.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Excellent market on Saturdays.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Plenty to see I didn’t visit but used to live there

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Well worth the visit.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

A historic market town with a good range of shops, restaurants/bars and beautiful parks.