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

While Chiswell Green isn't home to many top sights, Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre and Verulamium Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Chiswell Green
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is ₩243,319 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
₩243,319
₩291,982 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,975 reviews)
Great location, staff and facilities excellent highly recommend

Reviewed on Mar 4, 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 ₩202,593 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
₩202,593
₩243,112 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (9,469 reviews)
Close to public transportation. Clean and staff very friendly and nice.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 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 ₩168,848 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
₩168,848
₩202,617 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Kensington High Street and Hyde Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (110 reviews)
Lots of places to eat near by, very close to the train station.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 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.
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 WiFi, cable TV channels, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Hyde Park and Kensington High Street are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (28 reviews)
Water leak was fixed and gave a small refund for troubles.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 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 WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (804 reviews)
Excellent studio apart hotel style room. Plenty of space and great amenities. Great location, quiet and private. Nice view of the overground but cannot hear it. I only stayed for one nigh as the deal was too good not to try, but if I have longer stays I would definitely choose to stay here ...

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Rockwell East
Citadines Trafalgar Square London

Citadines Trafalgar Square London

4 out of 5
18/21 Northumberland Avenue London England
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,840 reviews)
Amazing room, you could stay there for a few days in perfect comfort. The location is bang in the middle of London, so perfect. Free coffee all day and option for take away coffee too. Staff were amazing, thanks Sammy

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Citadines Trafalgar Square London
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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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Spent time working in pubs with my friend and not being much of a regular tourist. But I like the town. Much more relaxed than London, but only 25 minutes away by train.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

There's a lot of history in St. Albans, dating back to the 700s and even a little earlier. It was an old Roman settlement back in the day called Verulamium. There's now a large park named after it, and also a museum about the history. Highly recommen

4/5 - Good

Bernie

Didn't see much of it as arrived in the night stayed only one night then left the next day just after 9 am. So actually I saw St Albans when it was asleep.

5/5 - Excellent

Donna

Great City to be in just outside London. Oldest Pub in England the Fighting Cock, great food and atmosphere. Historic Cathedral just across from the Hotel. Market day every Wednesday just up the street, can purchase one of a kind designs.

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