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
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is NT$4,071 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
NT$4,071
NT$4,885 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (9,384 reviews)
Great location, lovely outlook over the docks & surprisingly quiet outside despite central position and with windows open overnight. Staff super helpful and breakfast spread excellent in the morning. Second time staying here over the years and would definitely book again.

Reviewed on 2026/2/21

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Royal National Hotel

Royal National Hotel

3 out of 5
38-51 Bedford Way London England
The price is NT$3,363 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
NT$3,363
NT$4,035 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,045 reviews)
Check in was very busy but the staff managed it well . Staff very courteous and welcoming. Room was very clean loved the location Will definitely be back.

Reviewed on 2026/2/20

Royal National Hotel
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is NT$5,062 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
NT$5,062
NT$6,074 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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! (4,936 reviews)
The overall presentation of the hotel was good. The staff were friendly.

Reviewed on 2026/2/20

Strand Palace Hotel
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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 WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions O2 Arena and ExCeL Exhibition Centre ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (616 reviews)
Good location. Clean room and fully equipped

Reviewed on 2026/2/17

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
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! (798 reviews)
Beautiful layout. Very spacious. Only thing I must say is the bed was lopsided, the sheets kind of had a light pink stain and the pillows were super flat. Everything else was great!

Reviewed on 2026/2/20

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! (3,837 reviews)
Excellent room, facilities and with exactly the configuration requested.Top Marks!!

Reviewed on 2026/2/20

Citadines Trafalgar Square London
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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 lively bars 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

St Alban's Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing 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

Verulamium Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Verulamium Museum during your trip to St Albans. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Verulamium Museum

Clock Tower

You can learn about the history of St Albans when you stop by Clock Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Clock Tower

Reviews of St Albans

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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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