Kensington

London

Kensington Gardens showing a park
Albert Memorial featuring heritage architecture
Albert Memorial showing autumn leaves, a garden and heritage architecture
Albert Memorial which includes a park
Royal Albert Hall which includes a city and heritage architecture

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 neighbourhood.

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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Top hotels in Kensington

The Rembrandt
The Rembrandt
4 out of 5
11 Thurloe Place, Kensington, London, England
The price is €217 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
€217
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,030 reviews)
"Handy for main attractions. Lovely hotel. Friendly helpful staff. Very clean and comfortable. Good breakfast."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

The Rembrandt
100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton
100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton
5 out of 5
100 Queens Gate, South Kensington, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €197 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
€197
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (881 reviews)
"My stay at 100 Queens Gate hotel was outstanding from the moment I checked in until the day oy departure, two weeks later. The front desk staff were always accommodating, the concierges, Firas and Thomas, always provided the best recommendationsand the manage, Durgesh handled everything with the ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington
The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington
4 out of 5
140 Gloucester Road, London, England
The price is €206 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
€206
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,029 reviews)
"BUilding is 140 years old. A/C working very poorly. TV working very poorly. WE had tp call front dest every day to fix Tv and to fix A/C. Front desc was very responsive."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington
Royal Garden Hotel
Royal Garden Hotel
5 out of 5
2-24 Kensington High Street, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €298 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
€298
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,779 reviews)
"Great stay! Wonderful breakfast buffet, too!"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Royal Garden Hotel
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
4 out of 5
Scarsdale Place, Kensington, London, England
The price is €110 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
€110
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,337 reviews)
"Great service and clean. Didn’t realize there was no AC in the rooms, so the room was quite warm from the sun shining in at first. Very close to the tube which is perfect to exploring more of the city. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Park International Hotel
Park International Hotel
4 out of 5
117 - 129 Cromwell Road, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €156 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
€156
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,116 reviews)
"Great stay and location. Very close to a Tube station making it easy to get everywhere in London. Rooms were showing their age but I understand they are doing a major upgrade this summer which would give it a 5 star rating. Would definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Park International Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Kensington

Notting Hill as well as a large group of people

Notting Hill

4.5/5(28 area reviews)

Notting Hill is highly notable for its beautiful gardens, and you might want to visit top sights like Portobello Road Market and Westbourne Grove. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Holland Park Underground Station or Ladbroke Grove Underground Station.

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

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

Paddington Central and The Grosvenor Victoria Casino London are top sights in Paddington, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Paddington Underground Station or Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station to see more sights in the area.

Paddington
Chelsea featuring heritage architecture

Chelsea

4.5/5(132 area reviews)

Museums, theatres and shopping are just a few things travellers 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

Travellers love Mayfair for its popular shops, and you can see more of London by jumping on the metro at Bond Street Underground Station or Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Oxford Street and Bond Street.

Mayfair
West End showing heritage architecture, street scenes and night 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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