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St Albans has a rich heritage spanning more than 2000 years. There’s plenty to see and do, whether you intend to stay in cheap b&b rooms, low cost hotels or bed and breakfast establishments for one night, a weekend, a midweek break or longer. Find the best deals, also last minute, for accommodation right in the city centre near the train station, Cathedral or the civic center.
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Why stay for the night, 2 nights, weekend or more ?
Central St. Albans is easy to get to by car or train while also being just 22 minutes away from London’s St. Pancras train station. It’s also within easy reach of Heathrow and Luton airports. This makes it very accessible for visitors who wish to explore the beautiful city from their hotels, cheap b&b’s or bed and breakfast accommodation.
St Albans is a colorful market town with plenty of medieval architecture, Roman remains, green parks including fabulous shops, many of which are small independent retailers. To find out how Roman life used to be, check out the Verulamium Museum which also holds special events during school holidays to keep the kids entertained.
The majestic St. Alban’s Cathedral dominates the skyline. It has an intriguing architecture both inside and out, well worth a visit. Booking town centre places to stay will put you within easy walking distance of local pubs, bars, inns, restaurants and cafes. It’s a great place to enjoy the food and real ale.
Rooms in or near city centre
The centre of town is probably the best place to stay if you want to experience the city’s many festivals and events that take place every year in the local indoor arena. Make sure to reserve low cost rooms in advance to go to the Beer and Cider Festival, Cathedral Flower Festival including Fashion Week.
The friendly locals join in the fun too at the huge firework display in Verulamium Park which is considered to be the largest in the south of England. If you’re traveling to this destination by rail, maybe for a business meeting, there’s a good selection of cheap b&b’s along with well priced hotels close to the two railway stations, City and Abbey train station.
St Albans City train station is located half a mile east of the town center while Abbey railway station is at the same distance away to the south. Rest assured, affordable bed and breakfast accommodation to let is available in both locations.
Rooms comprise of tea and coffee making facilities, TV, telephone, comfortable beds and in many cases free wi-fi internet access. Make St. Albans your next exciting holiday destination soon.
An excellent inexpensive place to stay is low budget 2 star White Hart Hotel. This very cheap accommodation is an old coaching inn located in the centre of town, opposite the world-famous Cathedral and Abbey. A full English breakfast is available in the morning at this cheaper budget hotel.
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City Train and Abbey Railway Station
Inexpensive last minute deals for hotel, apartments and bed & breakfast in St Albans, Hertfordshire England UK near the main rail and Abbey station.
Address City Railway Station : Station Approach, Station Way, AL1 5HE
City station serves London, Gatwick Airport, Luton Airport and Brighton. The station can be found 0.5 miles (0.80 km) east of the town centre, on the Midland Main Line and is served by First Capital Connect on the Thameslink service.
Address Abbey Train Station : Holywell Hill, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2DN
Abbey railway station is located 0.6 miles (1 km) south of the city centre in the St Stephen’s area.
St Albans City and Abbey Railway Stations
Cathedral AL1 1BY
Address The Cathedral and Abbey Church of Saint Alban : Sumpter Yard, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 1BY, United Kingdom
Stunning old Cathedral dating back to the 11th Century. It’s free to go in and well worth a visit. There is a great display of history of the site.
St Albans in South Hertfordshire England UK
Location : this town is located in the south of Hertfordshire, to the north of central London (20 miles). The town is easy reachable from the M1, A1 and M25 motorways. Legoland Windsor amusement park can easily be reached.
You can reach London’s St Pancras International Station in 20 minutes from the railway station.
Region : South East of England
County : Hertfordshire
Touristic sights and attractions within easy reach
The Cathedral
(Sumpter Yard, Hertfordshire AL1 1BY, United Kingdom)
Impressive Church of England cathedral church, set in a lovely location and well worth a visit. The Cathedral is full of interesting history.
Verulamium Museum
(Saint Michael’s Street, AL3 4SW England UK)
Small but very interesting museum packed with Roman treasures. See Roman pottery, a Roman reproduction street, and much more.
Havilland Aircraft Heritage Centre
(DHAHC, Salisbury Hall, London Colney, Hertfordshire AL2 1BU England UK)
Museum formerly known as the Mosquito Aircraft Museum. Very interesting if you like planes. Learn more about the history of aircraft manufactured by the de Havilland company.
The Clock Tower
(High Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 4EL, United Kingdom)
£One of the town’s most recognisable landmarks. Walk up the narrow stairs for a splendid view of the town.
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