Experts' Choice Award Royal Albert Hall
What the experts agree on
This 1871 Victorian landmark stuns both inside and out, with its Italian Renaissance-style terracotta frieze and iconic dome. A must-see even without tickets, though catching the Proms (with cheap standing tickets) is a classic experience.
“Best-known as the venue for the annual July–September BBC Promenade Concerts—the "Proms"—with bargain-price standing... tickets sold on the night of the concert.”
– Fodor's
Travel + Leisure "Established in 1871, the Royal Albert Hall fulfilled Prince Albert’s vision for a central hall to promote the arts and sciences." Full review
Time Out "Built as a memorial to Queen Victoria's husband in 1871, the Royal Albert Hall's vast rotunda was once described by the monarch as looking like 'the British constitution'." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Escape to one of these regal sites and practice your sovereign curtsy: the splendor of royalty in London is unequivocal." Full review
Not For Tourists "One stunner of a music hall, inside and out."
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"A Victorian creation but in the Italian Renaissance style, the Albert Hall (1867 to 1871) is brick built with a terracotta frieze bringing to mind the triumph of Art and Literature and a metal Dome." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Tickets get snapped up quick for this annual evening event, which is one of the most glorious holiday traditions in London. Performed by the Mozart Festival Orchestra in 18th century..." Full review
Frommer's "In addition to being a great concert venue, the Royal Albert is also one of London’s great landmarks, and you don’t need a seat to enjoy it" Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Anyone who's anyone in the UK dreams of performing at this gorgeous Italianate building near Hyde Park, from the Beatles (who name-dropped the Hall in their song "A Day in the Life") to the Spice Girls" Full review
Time Out "There are few venues as Christmassy as Royal Albert Hall – its iconic music hall evokes memories of Decembers past in chilly church halls, listening to organs play and choirs sing, no..." Full review
Time Out "Watching Star Wars without that instantly recognisable soundtrack would probably be pretty pants but listening to the score without the film is surprisingly mesmerising – especially when..." Full review
