Kensington

London

Kensington Gardens which includes a park
Albert Memorial which includes heritage architecture
Albert Memorial which includes a garden, fall colors and heritage architecture
Albert Memorial featuring a park
Royal Albert Hall featuring heritage architecture and a city

Relax in the stunning park with a view of the palace, explore the upscale high street and visit the galleries and museums of this affluent neighborhood.

Kensington is a prosperous part of London, known for its stylish terraced housing and the European landscape allotments that make up the vast Kensington Gardens. The district is also full of upmarket shopping options, swanky hotels and museums. Spend time in the galleries and music halls in this hub of refinement.

Stroll down the busy Kensington High Street to see the range of shops defining this area of luxury and aristocracy. Enter the Kensington Arcade through its stucco arches and window-shop along the elegant storefronts. Lay down a blanket in Kensington Gardens with a scenic backdrop of its lake and the majestic Kensington Palace.

Visit the iconic Thackeray Gallery for its array of works by living British artists. It is an active trading site that works with set prices. Browse the pieces displayed at The Mosaic Rooms, which has a focus on contemporary exhibits from the Arab world.

Another fascinating cultural institution of Kensington is the RCM Museum of Musical Instruments. Browse the intriguing collection of about 1,000 instruments from the 15th century through the mid 1900s. These include a 16th-century guitar, a 15th-century keyboard and a 16th-century harpsichord.

Head south to the Finborough Theatre, for its range of plays and musical performances. Admire the intriguing appearance of the theater’s building, which sits on a traffic island. The green lower part of the three-story redbrick building makes it stand out.

Walk south for 30 minutes from the center of Kensington to reach the Brompton Cemetery. Explore this picturesque and serene site, flanked by trees, family mausoleums and historic monuments.

Kensington is located in the Royal Borough of Chelsea and Kensington in the western part of London. Take the London Underground to one of the stops here, such as South Kensington, Gloucester Road and Kensington (Olympia). Get around by bus and explore the high street on foot. Nearby districts include Shepherd’s Bush and Hammersmith.


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The Rembrandt

The Rembrandt

4 out of 5
11 Thurloe Place, Kensington, London, England
$230 nightly
The price is $276 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
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Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,121 reviews)
"Hotel was perfectly fine. London is hard to find value and this is probably a good choice if you want/need to stay near Kensington (parks, V&A, Whole Foods, Chelsea etc…). Reviews in a year or two will likely trend towards “hotel is dated”."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

The Rembrandt
The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington

The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington

4 out of 5
140 Gloucester Road, London, England
$202 nightly
The price is $242 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
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9/10 Wonderful! (2,160 reviews)
"Great location. Great service. Enjoyed the room!"

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

4 out of 5
Scarsdale Place, Kensington, London, England
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$96 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
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7.6/10 Good! (3,328 reviews)
"the signs for safety in bathroom print to small if your a glasses wearer typically people don't wear glasses in bath or shower also position at Sid not immediately noted need to be right in front of you as you gat into bath/shower for better notice"

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

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Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington

4 out of 5
68-86 Cromwell Road, London, England
$178 nightly
The price is $213 total per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
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"Always available to help. Property very clean and well maintained"

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
100 Queen's Gate Hotel London Kensington, Curio Collection by Hilton

100 Queen's Gate Hotel London Kensington, Curio Collection by Hilton

5 out of 5
100 Queens Gate, South Kensington, London, England
$217 nightly
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Reviewed on Sep 6, 2025

100 Queen's Gate Hotel London Kensington, Curio Collection by Hilton
Point A Kensington Olympia

Point A Kensington Olympia

3.5 out of 5
42-48 West Cromwell Road, London, England
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$79 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
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8.2/10 Very Good! (1,581 reviews)
"Great location, tiny rooms but excellent staff who could not be nicer. Great deal for location."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Point A Kensington Olympia
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Other neighborhoods around Kensington

Notting Hill as well as a large group of people

Notting Hill

4.5/5(40 area reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful gardens in Notting Hill. Portobello Road Market is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Holland Park Underground Station or Ladbroke Grove Underground Station to see more of London.

Notting Hill
London Natural History Museum showing interior views, heritage architecture and heritage elements

South Kensington

Known for its fascinating museums and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in South Kensington. Check out top attractions like Kensington High Street and Natural History Museum, and jump on the metro at South Kensington Underground Station or Gloucester Road Underground Station to see more of the city.

South Kensington
Paddington showing a city and a square or plaza

Paddington

Enjoy the popular shops in Paddington. Paddington Central is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Paddington Underground Station or Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station to see more of London.

Paddington
Chelsea featuring heritage architecture

Chelsea

4.5/5(189 area reviews)

Museums, theaters, and shopping are just a few things travelers like about Chelsea. Sights like Royal Hospital Chelsea and Saatchi Gallery are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater London area at Sloane Square Underground Station.

Chelsea
Mayfair

Mayfair

Mayfair is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Oxford Street and Bond Street. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Bond Street Underground Station or Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station.

Mayfair
West End showing heritage architecture, a city and street scenes

West End

Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square are a few top attractions in West End. Hop around the city on the metro at Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station or Oxford Circus Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops, and acclaimed art galleries.

West End


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