Where To Stay In St Albans, England: 10 Hotels & Holiday Homes - Updated 2024

where to stay in st albans uk
Schuyler
Schuyler 
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All you history lovers out there will be in for a treat if you are planning on staying in, or around St. Albans. Situated in Hertfordshire, St Albans takes its name from the first British saint, Alban. Like all of England, this city is well-steeped in history, and while that provides an array of fascinating attractions, there’s much more to this destination than that.

Fast forward to the present, where you can find some of the prettiest, homiest, and upscale accommodations you can find. This is a list of where to stay in St Albans, UK!

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 04, 2024.

1. Superb city centre apartment (from 128 USD)

In the center of the city, where you can find dozens of fun little attractions and shops, this charming, high ceiling apartment is in the perfect location for both fun and stylish comfort. It sleeps four and has one bedroom and one bathroom. You’re just a 10-minute walk from so many fun things to do in the heart of St. Albans, like sightseeing, shopping, exploring, fine dining, and much more (not to mention the Warner Bros. Studio!)

Superb city apartment

Price: from 128 USD

Number of Guests: 4

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2. One bed apartment next to station (from 302 USD)

Pristine, cozy, and a stone’s throw from St. Albans Station, you’ll be in the heart of everything, and get to relax in total comfort. Just a few things to expect - free WiFi, flat screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and super fluffy towels. Are you packing your bags yet?

1 Minute from the Tube

Price: from 302 USD

Number of Guests: 5

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3. White Hart Hotel (from USD 113)

This is a real Tudor-style coaching inn - the real deal - it’s 600 years old! Previous guests have a lot of great things to say about the White Hart Hotel, and despite it not being exactly a modern type of lodging, its atmosphere and coziness has its definite merits! Picture yourself enjoying a full Irish or English Breakfast in front of a fire. This is the life! All of the food is mainly from local ingredients, so you get a very authentic bang for your buck, as well as food to go with it. White Hart Hotel is a 30-minute drive from Luton Airport.

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White Hart Hotel

Wifi Available

Address: 23-25 Holywell Hill
158 meters (0.1 ft) from St Albans Cathedral

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Garden

4. St Peters Mews serviced apartments (from USD 176)

This ultra modern, pristine beauty gets a wonderful rating of 9.1 on Booking.com. Between free parking on site, free WiFi and a sitting and dining area, there are tons of reasons to enjoy this highly praised property in St. Albans! You’ll be located in very close proximity to great restaurants, airports, and popular landmarks, such as Highfield Park, Watford Junction, and Stanmore.

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HomefromHolme St Peters Mews

Wifi Available

Address: St Peters Mews, 101B St Peter's Street
698 meters (0.5 ft) from St Albans Cathedral

Parking Golf course (within 3 km) Non-smoking rooms Family rooms Free parking Internet services Safety deposit box Car hire

5. The White Cottage Garden Annexe (from USD 134)

This beautiful home/apartment sleeps four and has one bedroom and one bathroom, free parking on the premises, and a kitchen. There are all the essentials you’ll need to have a perfect time, no matter how long you stay. This property is a great way to come home, after checking out the fun in London and you’ll be able to relax in total comfort, along with nearby pubs and restaurants to enjoy. Total peace and quiet begins here! Make this your place of solitude, or artistic inspiration.

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The Ayots, St Albans, United Kingdom
8.82 km (5.5 mi) from St Albans Cathedral
479 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Entire guesthouse 2 Beds 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
everything had been thought of with a cosy sitting area warmed by an outside heater and comfortable seating
the living area itself is a lovely space with an electric fireplace and an extendable tv
we appreciated the extremely comfortable bed with quality bedding and lots of pillows
oh and the bedding and pillows are so comfortable
the bed was so comfortable we had the best sleep
Cleanliness:
super hot and clean hottub
the annexe was clean and spacious
the cottage is perfect for a couple very warm cosy and clean
very clean and tidy with amenities if needed
Host:
sally deserves her reputation as an amazing host
sally was a great informative host
sally is a great host she make us feel very welcomed
sally was a wonderful host
sally was a great host and made us feel extremely welcomed
Location:
a great location all round
it’s such a idealistic location
location is perfect for a peacful getaway
london is only 40 minutes away with train and easy with park and ride from harpenden
charming accommodation in a stunning location
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6. St Michael's Manor Hotel - St Albans (from USD 196)

A Wonderful rating of 9.0, coupled with lush, British, upscale sophistication - you can’t go wrong with that. According to the Booking.com page, guests loved the beautiful building, loved the wonderful staff, and loved the excellent food! This hotel includes a full Irish/England breakfast, free WiFi, cable TV and a DVD player, for easy, home-like chill factor. So, you get to relax in style, with windows looking out at 5 acres (2 hectares) of beautiful gardens with a lake - what more could you ask for?

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St Michael's Manor Hotel - St Albans

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Fishpool Street
607 meters (0.4 ft) from St Albans Cathedral

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Golf course (within 3 km) Garden

7. Clarion Collection Hotel St Albans (from USD 239)

When you think English charm, you may think of turn of the century Victorian style - but this one hotel was built slightly more recently in history. This Edwardian-era building is the epitome of class, and it’s not hard to see why: from its stylish rooms to its fireplace, sweeping staircase and stained glass, you’re in for a lovely dose of history and modern, upscale living.

You’ll be able to get refreshments all day at the bar, order room service, enjoy the free WiFi and free private parking. You’re just minutes away from St Albans Cathedral.

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The Samuel Ryder Hotel St Albans, Tapestry Collection Hilton

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Ryder House, Holywell Hill
165 meters (0.2 ft) from St Albans Cathedral

Room service Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Golf course (within 3 km) Non-smoking rooms Laundry Dry cleaning Facilities for disabled guests

8. Ragged Hall Lane (from USD 113)

A lovely B&B, located just 4 miles (6.4 km) from M1 Road access, this charming property is a great value if you’re looking to find a comfortable, yet smart accommodation. Free WiFi and a flat TV, as well as great coffee and a full kitchen - you’re in for a home away from home vibe and living in style, too. But it’s not just perfect for going solo - couples, listen up! This has been rated a 9 by couples who have stayed here in the past.

You’ll be luxuriating, sipping coffee or tea and looking out the windows, seeing those gorgeous views. Lucky you! Or should I say, you two!

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Ragged Hall Lane

Wifi Available

Address: 3 Raggel Hall Lane
2.05 km (1.3 mi) from St Albans Cathedral

Parking Golf course (within 3 km) Free parking Internet services Heating WiFi Available Free WiFi Non-smoking throughout

9. Bright double room, near station and city center

Think bright, minimalistic, cheerful, and that’s the just the start. This double room is 7 minutes away from the train station and has all the essentials you need, including wifi, cable TV, wireless internet, a kitchen, breakfast, a washer/dryer and much more. Perfect for students, this happy space is great for anyone who lives simply and enjoys color.

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Saint Albans, England, United Kingdom
1.14 km (0.8 mi) from St Albans Cathedral
68 reviews   Wifi Available
PRIVATE ROOM IN RENTAL UNIT 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the apartment is nicely decorated it has plenty of natural light and all the comforts needed
great stay with coline and dawid they made us feel welcome in their beautiful modern apartment
excellent room with lots of facilities
thank you coline for the breakfast everything was great
a very lovely room in st albans highly recommended
Cleanliness:
it is clean warm and cozy
very clean and lovely flat
very clean modern and welcoming place to stay
really nice place the house is very clean and the decoration is really good
the apartment is really nice modern clean and tidy
Host:
friendly hosts
friendly and helpful hosts
lovely couple who were very helpful even at short notice
the hosts made us comfortable and relaxed
very friendly and welcoming hosts
Location:
easy walk to centre and the station would definitely recommend
great location for a day trip to london on the train
great flat in a great location
its location makes it easy to visit st
great location about 10mins walk from town and 10mins from the station
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10. Mercure St. Albans - The Noke (from USD 55)

Elegant floral touches, a garden and a sauna are just a few of the amenities of this ultra-cool hotel. The guests who have left comments are definitely raving about Hotel Mercure. The wonderful staff has got all your needs covered and don’t forget to check out the pool area! All rooms include a private bathroom, bathtub, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, wake up service/alarm clock and free toiletries.

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Mercure St. Albans Noke Hotel

Wifi Available

Address: Watford Road
3.66 km (2.3 mi) from St Albans Cathedral

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna Fitness centre

Filled to the brim with history

This historic dormitory town is the absolute pinnacle (or at least one of them) of old school, English charm and modern lodgings. Here, you will find a beautiful mixture of incredible homes, hotels, rooms and more, that welcome you and encourage you to relax and take in your surroundings with total comfort, and ease. St. Albans may seem like any other place in England, but there are some sights, experiences and stunning private accommodations you won’t be able to find replicated elsewhere!

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
Disclosure: Trip101 selects the listings in our articles independently. Some of the listings in this article contain affiliate links.

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