Kensington Travel Guide

London
Albert Memorial featuring 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 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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Top hotels in Kensington

Point A Kensington Olympia
Point A Kensington Olympia
3.5 out of 5
42-48 West Cromwell Road, London, England
The price is Rp1.520.015 per night from 27 May to 28 May
Rp1.520.015
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
All guests happy
"Very small rooms as others have stated, fairly basic but clean, modern and great for a short stay, which this was. I booked for a business trip, for several colleagues."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Point A Kensington Olympia
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 Rp2.344.416 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
Rp2.344.416
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,554 reviews)
"Staff was very accommodating. Upgraded room ($) was much nicer than original room and made our stay very enjoyable. Many restaurants ALL around and subway is just down the street less than. 300m away which was very convenient ( also had a grocery store there with alcohol). A stone’s throw away from ..."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Park International Hotel
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
4 out of 5
Scarsdale Place, Kensington, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.693.901 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
Rp1.693.901
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,695 reviews)
Excellent location
"Good value for the money. Hotel is a bit outdated but we hardly stayed within except only to spend the night while visiting London. Location is excellent, within a very close walking distance from the train station that can connect you anywhere you need to be, including LHR."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Millennium Gloucester Hotel London Kensington
Millennium Gloucester Hotel London Kensington
4 out of 5
4-18 Harrington Gardens, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.921.652 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
Rp1.921.652
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
7.8/10 Good! (1,579 reviews)
Anniversary weekend
"It was a weekend to celebrate our 10th Anniversary. To surprise my partner I asked for extra's in the room, ie, room dressed for the occasion, including, roses and wine which was very reasonably priced. The room looked absolutely fantastic, with beautiful long stemmed red roses and a quality wine. ..."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Millennium Gloucester Hotel London Kensington
The Rembrandt
The Rembrandt
4 out of 5
11 Thurloe Place, Kensington, London, England
The price is Rp3.240.034 per night from 27 May to 28 May
Rp3.240.034
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,708 reviews)
"The hotel and staff were excellent, so friendly and helpful! Shopping and dinning are less than a five minute walk, and the tube station as well. This made everything we wanted within minutes."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

The Rembrandt
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 Rp3.812.801 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
Rp3.812.801
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,146 reviews)
"Great location with easy access to everything. Staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. Great place to stay."

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Royal Garden Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Kensington

Kensington Roof Gardens featuring a park

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

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

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Paddington showing a city and a square or plaza

Paddington

Queensway and Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum 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
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Hammersmith and Fulham

4/5(275 area reviews)

Hammersmith and Fulham is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Westfield London Shopping Centre and Kensington High Street. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Goldhawk Road Underground Station or Hammersmith Station.

Hammersmith and Fulham
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 Berkeley Square.

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
Marylebone showing autumn leaves and street scenes

Marylebone

4/5(36 area reviews)

Marylebone is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Oxford Street and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Baker Street Station or Marylebone Underground Station.

Marylebone

Kensington Travel Guide