St Albans

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The beautiful St Albans Cathedral near London on a beautiful Autumn Day in 2014

A wonderful piece of Architecture with a deep rooted history.
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

While Chiswell Green isn't home to many top sights, Verulamium Park and Verulamium Museum 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 ¥19,770 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
¥19,770
¥23,724 total
Feb 8 - Feb 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! (9,199 reviews)
Staff were polite, room had a great view and they gave us a lovely gift whilst celebrating our anniversary.

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Royal National Hotel

Royal National Hotel

3 out of 5
38-51 Bedford Way London England
The price is ¥17,516 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
¥17,516
¥21,019 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,001 reviews)
Very good value. Bedroom was Spartan but extremely clean. Very comfortable bed. The vast hotel has all the amenities you need for a good business trip. Staff are exceptionally pleasant. Recommended.

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

Royal National Hotel
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street London England
The price is ¥13,698 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
¥13,698
¥16,438 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (5,478 reviews)
Clean room, good shower, easy check-in and helpful staff

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
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.
Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London

Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London

4 out of 5
94-99 High Holborn London England
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,233 reviews)
Room was good, shower unit was damaged by others so I report this to the hotel staff. Hotel staff were very good and the breakfast was very tasty.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London
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! (788 reviews)
Clean room, rude staff, limited breakfast

Reviewed on Jan 17, 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,746 reviews)
Staff helpful, I had a mishap with my case and they were happy to help.Nice room , hotel was well placed. Enough choice on the breakfast menu.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 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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