This World Book Day, it’s time to get lost in a literary paradise, hidden within the world-famous walls of St Paul’s Cathedral. I’m inviting you to join me on the ultimate bookish adventure, spending the night surrounded by a curated collection of over 22,000 books, in one of the most breathtaking and hidden libraries in the world. Be whisked away to another realm by poring over different books - from timeless classics to some of Penguin Random House US’s upcoming releases.
The space
The Hidden Library is a magical space and the guests who stay here will be the first to officially sleep inside the Cathedral since the St Paul’s Watch protected the building during World War II. You will enter the iconic St Paul’s Cathedral through the Dean’s door and climb the famous Geometric Staircase, designed by English architect Sir Christopher Wren over three hundred years ago. You will be greeted by the Dean of St Paul’s and receive an exclusive tour of the Cathedral. At the top of the staircase, you will enter the doors to the charming library space, and be given the exclusive opportunity to lose track of time in the pages of Holly Jackson’s The Reappearance of Rachel Price, John Grisham’s Camino Ghosts, and Kevin Kwan’s Lies and Weddings before they hit the shelves.
To kick off the evening, you will enjoy a delectable dinner at a nearby restaurant, before returning to the Hidden Library and settling in for a night of beautiful bookish dreams; well read and ready for bed. Waking up refreshed, you will be treated to breakfast, providing much-needed fuel before taking on the challenge of climbing the breathtaking dome of St Paul’s Cathedral to finish off your magical stay. Taking a lasting memory of the experience home with you to remember forever, you will be gifted signed and stamped copies of the upcoming Penguin Random House US unreleased books.
The exclusive stay in London’s iconic landmark will be available for one night on Friday 15th March. Guests can request to book this stay on 12 March 2024 at 10am GMT at airbnb.com/hiddenlibrary. The stay is suitable for two adults and will cost £7 for the night, with breakfast and dinner included.
Other things to note
Once you arrive and check in to the Hidden Library, the on-site team will ensure a comfortable stay for you and your guest.
Guests will stay in the bedroom section of the Hidden Library and will have access to the reading room, the nooks and the library of St Paul’s Cathedral. Please note, unfortunately there is no step-free access or no shower facilities at the Hidden Library - showers will be available at a nearby complimentary Airbnb listing.
The stay is suitable for two adults and will cost £7 for the night, with breakfast and dinner included at nearby restaurants.
Booking Rules:
In order to request to book this stay, guests must have an active Airbnb profile, agree to the Airbnb Terms of Service and acknowledge the Airbnb Privacy Policy, and have a good track record on the platform.
The fellow travelling party members must be at least 18+ years of age.
Guests must be able to provide a government-issued ID.
Guests must enter a complete message when submitting the request to book, letting the Host know, among other things, who will be joining them.
Guests acknowledge Airbnb may conduct a review of public records.
Airbnb and the Host reserve the right to reject a request to book if, in either’s discretion, it is believed the stay may have an adverse effect on Airbnb and/or the Host's business or reputation.
This one-night stay is not a competition. Guests will be responsible for their own travel to and from the location.
