St Albans

Travel Guide

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/
A small, sweet church between the roman ruins and the cathedral. The walk is mostly through park lands.

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 Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre and Verulamium Park.

Chiswell Green
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is HK$1,082 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
HK$1,082
HK$1,299 total
29 Mar - 30 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! (4,984 reviews)
The laundry service was very good.

Reviewed on 13 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 HK$1,080 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
HK$1,080
HK$1,296 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! (9,492 reviews)
Friendly staff . Position of hotel excellent , convenient for walking out and exploring . Our view from the room was excellent , only downside , furniture could go with makeover and shower would only work out of the hand held attachment not the overhead

Reviewed on 13 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 HK$799 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
HK$799
HK$959 total
23 Mar - 24 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 Hyde Park and Marble Arch are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (135 reviews)
This is a fabulous stay. On a quiet street near the underground. Not a far trip anywhere. Rooms are a great size! Definitely recommend!

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court
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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! (637 reviews)
Very clean and great area

Reviewed on 13 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! (809 reviews)
Clean room, good staff. Great location and lovely standard of room. Absolute excellent value for money.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Rockwell East
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Popular places to visit

St Albans Cathedral

St Albans Cathedral

After visiting St Albans Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in St Albans. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

St Albans Cathedral
Coot family swimming in Verulamium Park lake.

Verulamium Park

Explore the great outdoors at Verulamium Park, a lovely green space in St Albans. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Verulamium Park

Hertfordshire County Showground

Enjoy a stop at Hertfordshire County Showground, an entertaining place to visit in Redbourn. Discover the area's beautiful countryside or seek out its local tours.

Hertfordshire County Showground

Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre

Enjoy a stop at Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre, an entertaining place to visit in St Albans. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre

Clock Tower

You can learn about the history of St Albans with a stop at Clock Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Clock Tower

St Alban's Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at St Alban's Museum during your travels in St Albans. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

St Alban's Museum

Things to do

Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transport from Central London

Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter from Central London

HK$1,042
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter from Central London
Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter by Luxury Coach

Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter by Branded Coach

HK$570
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter by Branded Coach
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London The Making of Harry Potter with return transfers

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London The Making of Harry Potter with return transfers

HK$910
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London The Making of Harry Potter with return transfers
Warner Bros. Studio London with Transport + 1 day Hop-on Hop-off London Bus

Warner Bros. Studio London with Transport + 1 day Hop-on Hop-off London Bus

HK$1,362
per adult
Warner Bros. Studio London with Transport + 1 day Hop-on Hop-off London Bus
Coach Transfer - Luton Airport (LTN) to London Drop-off Points

Coach Transfer - Luton Airport (LTN) to London Drop-off Points (TTD)

HK$148
per adult
Coach Transfer - Luton Airport (LTN) to London Drop-off Points (TTD)
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – Return Transportation from Central London

Return Transportation to and from Warner Bros Studios

HK$644
per adult
Return Transportation to and from Warner Bros Studios
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Reviews of St Albans

4.3
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5 - Excellent 43%
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4 - Good 43%
3 - Okay
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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.

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