Knightsbridge Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Knightsbridge, London

Sights with historical relevance in Knightsbridge are likely a big part of your travel plans. Be sure to check out the major shopping area and fascinating museums while you’re here. And also relish a stop at the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Based on our travel expertise, COSY FLAT LUXUOUS APPARTMENT is a top guest house for history buffs booking on Expedia and it features in-room kitchens. Royal Albert Hall is a short 15-minute walk away. Other choices to soak up the local history include Knightsbridge Apartments and Harrods Room.

In Knightsbridge, there are 151 hotels bookable on Expedia, including 8 historic hotels or hotels close to historic sites.

Knightsbridge is notable for landmarks like Holy Trinity Brompton Church. Known for its museums, cultural venues like Victoria and Albert Museum and Polish Institute and Sikorski Museum are worth a visit. Hyde Park is another popular sight to explore.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll stay someplace that has a national historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of such hotels in Knightsbridge, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The physical building and architecture of historic hotels are generally the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value along with how it inspired the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the normal amenities found in most hotels should be available at a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Knightsbridge, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.