Title: Saint Albans Travel Guide: Best of Saint Albans, Christchurch Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Saint Albans](https://expedia.co.uk/Saint-Albans-Christchurch-Hotels.0-n6003644-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Christchurch](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Christchurch.d179996.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Christchurch](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Christchurch.d179996.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Saint Albans Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Saint-Albans.d6003644.Car-Hire-Guide)[Saint Albans Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Saint-Albans.d6003644.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Saint Albans Travel Guide ## Christchurch ## Visit Saint Albans Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Christchurch travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch.dx179996) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Lyttelton Harbour showing a marina, a bay or harbour and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112944/27933b41-e797-4d75-936d-f59672d8d27f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lyttelton Harbour 4/5(23 reviews) Enjoy cafés, markets and boat trips at this scenic European port town, steeped in history and bordered by volcanic hills. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lyttelton-Harbour-Lyttelton.d6112944.Attraction) ![Sumner Beach which includes rocky coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112932/a9456c8b-2486-4015-b91d-76a3bf02bf93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sumner Beach 4.5/5(23 reviews) The main beach in the seaside retreat of Sumner is an idyllic place to spend a day in the sun away from the centre of Christchurch. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sumner-Beach-Sumner.d6112932.Attraction) ![New Brighton Beach which includes a sandy beach, surf and surfing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112934/add8feb6-81b6-4e88-93e9-77c0568f2517.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### New Brighton Beach 4/5(11 reviews) Surf, spot birdlife, walk across wild sand dunes and shop for handmade goods at a weekly market at this sandy beach and coastal suburb. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Brighton-Beach-New-Brighton.d6112934.Attraction) ![Christchurch, New Zealand, Hagley Park, the Rose Garden in early spring.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112898/26035946-f050-4ca5-b5c9-802afe9c8286.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hagley Park 4.5/5(53 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Hagley Park, a lovely green space in Christchurch. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hagley-Park-Christchurch-City-Centre.d6112898.Attraction) ![The Observatory in the Arts Centre - Christchurch - New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112896/b76ae8b4-2125-401b-967d-d3b49bb3072a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Canterbury 5/5(4 reviews) Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Canterbury during your trip to Christchurch. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Canterbury-Christchurch.d6112896.Attraction) ![NZ, Christchurch. Cathedral Square.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248627679322070/1f3324b5-8add-49c0-8ab6-71f5900e83f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cathedral Square 4.5/5(3 reviews) You can learn about the history of Christchurch when you stop by Cathedral Square. Visit the cathedral in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cathedral-Square-Christchurch.d553248627679322070.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Christchurch: Gondola Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4766307/4a0a309c-e5a2-40f0-bea4-1d42cc00cdda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Christchurch: Gondola Ride £19 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christchurch-gondola-ride.a4766307.activity-details) ![Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4591394/ab6990e1-23df-4086-a40d-9d0f39f84413.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo £34 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christchurch-gondola-and-tram-city-tour-combo.a4591394.activity-details) ![Train through mountains in Christchurch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/182709/959c2410-f407-464d-8b6e-fa02a2ea1301.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train and Lunch £247 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arthurs-pass-full-day-tour-with-tranzalpine-train-and-lunch.a182709.activity-details) ![Lord of the Rings - Journey to Edoras Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1307122/19c59e42-f73d-467b-bd12-96feaaf31bef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch £143 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lord-of-the-rings.a1307122.activity-details) ![Arthurs Pass Day Trip From Christchurch via Castle Hill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46895885/bcab6611-7810-444c-a797-42ee5eadb498.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill £99 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arthurs-pass-day-tour-from-christchurch-via-castle-hill.a46895885.activity-details) ![Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4752279/96dc279e-64cb-4ecc-83bc-6e3c9650e740.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram £18 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christchurch-hop-on-hop-off-tour-by-vintage-tram.a4752279.activity-details) [See all activities in Christchurch](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Christchurch.d179996.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Saint Albans ![Cranford Oak Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2211800/2211800/f38e5bc5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cranford Oak Motel 116 McFaddens Rd, St Albans Christchurch £56 3 Mar - 4 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star business-friendly motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (302 reviews) Nice modern room, extremely clean. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=2211800&PinnedHotelID=2211800&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6003644) ![BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10160000/10153700/10153686/30273335_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch 165 Cashel Street Christchurch £41 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) Everything was great Except the restroom was very smelly Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=10153686&PinnedHotelID=10153686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6003644) ![LyLo Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15620000/15616500/15616452/e5109f58_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### LyLo Christchurch 5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch £85 2 Mar - 3 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Always a pleasant stay. Staff are very helpful. Kept clean and tidy. Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=15616452&PinnedHotelID=15616452&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6003644) ![Novotel Christchurch Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18260000/18258200/18258191/fa910380_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Christchurch Airport 30 Durey Road Christchurch NZ £155 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,048 reviews) The experience here was excellent. My flight was extremely tragic and lots of issue and the staff were sympathetic and willing to help out so much. Check in and out process was seamless. The room was clean Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=18258191&PinnedHotelID=18258191&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6003644) ![Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66930000/66926700/66926604/a053091d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street 64 Kilmore St Christchurch Canterbury £121 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (400 reviews) Clean room, friendly staff and nice location Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=66926604&PinnedHotelID=66926604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6003644) ![Bealey Quarter](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32950000/32947200/32947186/2730b43c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bealey Quarter 247 Bealey Ave Christchurch £47 3 Mar - 4 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (467 reviews) Staff was good. Room was clean but basic. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=32947186&PinnedHotelID=32947186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6003644) [See all 1,433 properties in Saint Albans](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6003644) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Merivale.dx6052812) ![New Regent Street showing outdoor eating and railway items as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248625331905735/1276bf96-7573-4854-8ae3-f63f23b218d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Christchurch City Centre 4.5/5(126 area reviews) Christchurch City Centre is a destination visitors seek out for its abundant dining options, interesting museums and colourful gardens. You might want to check out attractions like Christchurch Art Gallery or Cathedral Square while you're exploring the neighbourhood. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Christchurch-City-Centre.dx6052809) ![Mona Vale showing flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112920/d35cad3b-b3bf-42d4-b7f3-d3866a8b08f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fendalton Travellers like the historical sites in Fendalton, and Mona Vale is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Fendalton.dx6003638) ![Mona Vale which includes a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112920/9f779165-35ce-4a00-97fc-452981efc580.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Riccarton 4.5/5(28 area reviews) Riccarton is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Westfield Riccarton Mall and Riccarton Road. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Riccarton.dx6052813) ![Beautiful panoramic view of Lyttelton Port and Harbour from the Christchurch Gondola Station at the top of the Port Hills, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048106/1043f4bc-4243-4c1d-bf60-bbe12bb62534.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Addington 4/5(5 area reviews) Unique features of Addington include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Apollo Projects Stadium or Addington Raceway while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Addington.dx6048106) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Linwood You'll enjoy the parks and shopping in Linwood. You might want to make time for a stop at Eastgate Mall or Woodham Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Linwood.dx6003639) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Saint Albans Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app