Watford Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lady Capel’s Bridge (Grand Union Canal Bridge No 163), in Cassiobury Park, Watfrord,  Hertfordshire, England. Made of whitewashed brick, circa 1800.
Lady Capel’s Bridge (Grand Union Canal Bridge No 163), in Cassiobury Park, Watfrord,  Hertfordshire, England. Made of whitewashed brick, circa 1800.
The Grove Mill and the old Mill House in Cassiobury Park, in Watford, Hertfordshire, England on a sunny April's morning.
Narrow boats at river Gade, Grand Union Canal, on a sunny day. Cassiobury Park, Watford, Hertfordshire, England.
View of the river Gade (part of Grand Union Canal) and The Grove Bridge (Grove Ornamental Bridge No 164) in Cassiobury Park, England. Moored narrow boat, reflection on water.

Where to stay in Watford

Aerial View of Watford City Centre, England United Kingdom

Watford Town Centre

Unique features of Watford Town Centre include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Watford Palace Theatre or Cineworld Watford while you're exploring the area.

Watford Town Centre
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Leavesden

Unique features of Leavesden include the restaurants and gardens. Make a stop by Warner Bros. Studio Tour London or Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden while you're exploring the area.

Leavesden
Oxhey Chapel, South Oxhey, Hertfordshire, seen from the northeast

South Oxhey

Even though there aren't top sights in South Oxhey, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Jump on the metro at Carpenders Park Overground Station to see more of the city.

South Oxhey
View of river Gade

Cassiobury

When in Cassiobury, you can plan a visit to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and Watford Colosseum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cassiobury
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Garston

While Garston may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and Topgolf Watford.

Garston
Leonardo Hotel London Watford

Leonardo Hotel London Watford

4 out of 5
31-35 Clarendon Road Watford England
The price is ₹7,395 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
₹7,395
₹8,874 total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Watford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Great stay lovely staff

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Leonardo Hotel London Watford
The Grove

The Grove

5 out of 5
Chandlers Cross Watford England
The price is ₹39,747 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
₹39,747
₹47,697 total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Watford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (250 reviews)
Staff, amenities and facilities were all excellent. They took very good care of us and felt very spoilt visiting on a special occasion.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

The Grove
Hilton London Watford

Hilton London Watford

4 out of 5
Elton Way Watford England
The price is ₹7,682 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹7,682
₹9,219 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Watford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Room out dated, red die on carpets, bath dirty and worn this is probably the most out dated Hilton room we have been in, did not complain because all the rooms are probably the same and it was only for one night and the price you pay the parking should be included £10

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Hilton London Watford
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.
Livin’ Serviced Apartments

Livin’ Serviced Apartments

4 out of 5
65-67 Clarendon Road Watford England
Stay at this aparthotel in Watford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (296 reviews)
Everything was great about the apartment We work out of hours shifts And it was ideal to come and go at anytime Woth the access system

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Livin’ Serviced Apartments
FC Platinum Accommodation LTD

FC Platinum Accommodation LTD

4 out of 5
12 Market St Watford England
Stay at this aparthotel in Watford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and Netflix. Popular attractions Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and Watford Palace ...
FC Platinum Accommodation LTD
Upton Road Apartments

Upton Road Apartments

4 out of 5
Flat 5, 18 Upton Road Watford England
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Watford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a pool table. Popular attractions Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
A very pleasant stay

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2023

Upton Road Apartments
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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Reviews of Watford

3.8
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
36
5 - Excellent 21%
4 - Good
75
4 - Good 43%
3 - Okay
54
3 - Okay 31%
2 - Disappointing
5
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
4
1 - Terrible 2%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Quiet area with everything you need really!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Good transport links train & Motorway. Decent shopping areas. Plenty of choice of pubs and eateries.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very friendly, very welcoming and genuinely helpful people

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Didn't go in to town.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

First visit, no opportunity to discover watford itself

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Some decent places to eat. Very built up and busy. Wouldn't like to be a regular walker here.

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