The Best Hotels Closest to Design Museum in London - 2026 Updated Prices

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A row of terraced houses with white and brown facades, a gated driveway, and a clear blue sky.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a bench, and a view of the city through sheer curtains.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a round dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a large painting on the wall.

A dining area with a round table, chairs, a vase with flowers, and a bowl of oranges.

1. Lexham Gardens by Cheval Maison

0.9 km from Design Museum

Jan

Rp5.461.672

Rp6.554.006 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A historic building with ornate architecture, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A library with bookshelves, a dining area with tables set for tea service, and a painting on the wall.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, shelves of bottles, a painting of a horse race, and a green leather sofa with matching ottomans.

A balcony with a tiered tea service, a statue, and a view of a brick building and trees.

2. The Milestone Hotel

1 km from Design Museum

James

Rp9.038.650

Rp10.846.380 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker tables and chairs, surrounded by large umbrellas and potted plants.

A spacious living room with a large window, a dining area, and a kitchen visible through an open door.

A room with two wooden chairs, a small round table with a lamp, and large windows with beige curtains.

A dining area with a high table and chairs, large windows, and wall-mounted artwork.

3. Miiro Templeton Garden

0.9 km from Design Museum

Cynthia

Rp4.603.067

Rp5.523.680 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A historic building with multiple storefronts, including a restaurant and a cinema.

A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a built-in oven, and a coffee station.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall with a geometric design.

A modern interior with a central island table, seating area, and a large window with a view.

4. The Kensington Hideaway

0.2 km from Design Museum

Martin

Rp3.213.644

Rp3.856.372 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a clock, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A grand, illuminated building with the name 'HARRODS' prominently displayed.

A hallway with a chandelier, a staircase, and a door with a nameplate.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, yellow cushions, and a grey rug.

5. City Prime Kensington

1 km from Design Museum

Gustavo

Rp3.329.087

Rp3.994.904 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A room with a view of historic buildings, a window with a plant, and a lamp on the side table.

A street with outdoor seating at a restaurant, a brick building, and bollards along the sidewalk.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'Royal Garden Hotel,' a grand staircase, and a security guard.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, a view of the cityscape through large windows, and shelves with decorative items.

6. Royal Garden Hotel

0.8 km from Design Museum

Emma

Rp5.701.427

Rp6.841.712 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, hanging lamps, and shelves with bottles.

A restaurant interior with booths, tables, and chairs, featuring a mix of seating styles and a view through the window.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass partition, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a large mirror with lights.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a mural.

7. Ruby Zoe Hotel London by IHG

1 km from Design Museum

Martha

Rp3.579.664

Rp4.653.563 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A restaurant with a giraffe statue, a wine bar, and a private dining area.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

A restaurant with a giraffe statue, chandeliers, and colorful wallpaper.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with a view of buildings, and artwork on the walls.

8. Hux Hotel

0.9 km from Design Museum

Jonathan

Rp2.928.165

Rp3.513.798 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A grand entrance with a green door, white columns, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A white building with a sign reading "BRIT HOTEL EARLS COURT."

A restaurant with a high ceiling, green walls, and a patterned floor. There are multiple tables and benches, and a large window with a view of greenery outside.

A room with teal curtains, a patterned floor, a sofa with teal cushions, and a painting on the wall.

9. Brit Hotels Earls Court

0.8 km from Design Museum

Daniel

Rp1.378.457

Rp1.654.149 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A room with a round table, chairs, a cabinet, and potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a chandelier, seating area, potted plants, and a view to the outside.

A bar area with a checkered floor, green bar counter, and three stools.

A spacious living room with a green sofa, red armchair, and a small table with a glass. There are large windows with curtains, a ceiling with wooden panels, and a potted plant.

10. Ember Locke Kensington

0.7 km from Design Museum

Donna

Rp2.505.765

Rp3.006.918 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a glass coffee table, and a large window with a city view.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a side table, and a view of the city through a large window.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a TV on a stand.

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table with decorative items, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

11. The Carlyle by Nestor

0.8 km from Design Museum

Angela

Rp10.707.198

Rp12.848.637 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A multi-story building with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance with a sign, and is located on a street with parked cars.

A reception area with a check-out counter, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a leather bench with a magazine.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and sink.

12. The Prime London Hotel

0.9 km from Design Museum

Nathan

Rp2.450.101

Rp2.940.122 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and planters, surrounded by trees and buildings.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, a bed with a headboard, a bedside table, and a chair.

A white building with black iron railings and a black door.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a sofa.

13. Templeton Place by Supercity Aparthotels

0.9 km from Design Museum

"The location was fantastic - it was on a very quiet side street only a couple minutes walk from restaurants, the tube and a supermarket. The staff were friendly, and always willing and able to help. The room was basic, but had working air conditioning and a very convenient kitchen area, with an oven, microwave, and refrigerator, which all came in handy. The bed wasn’t the most comfortable, but everything else was great."

Rich

Rp3.329.087

Rp3.994.904 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A multi-story building with a classic architectural style, featuring a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with steps.

A room with a table and two chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view through sheer curtains.

A modern interior with a staircase, a dining area, and a kitchen.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a large window with curtains.

14. Cleveland Residences Kensington

1.1 km from Design Museum

Davene

Rp1.817.779

Rp2.181.335 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A breakfast buffet with labeled trays of fruit and vegetables, a variety of cheeses, and a selection of yogurts.

A staircase with white balusters and a dark handrail, leading to a room with a door that has a blue sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a window with curtains, and a wall with framed pictures.

A historic hotel with classic architecture, a prominent balcony, and a 'No Entry' sign on the street.

15. Oliver Plaza

1 km from Design Museum

Steve

Rp2.505.765

Rp3.006.918 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A reception desk with a giraffe head sculpture, a purple wall, and a white floor.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, brick buildings, and greenery.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a hallway leading to a bedroom.

16. Nevern Place by Supercity Aparthotels

0.8 km from Design Museum

Hanna Amundsen

Rp3.485.697

Rp4.182.836 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern dining area with round tables, yellow and red chairs, and large windows offering views of buildings.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a colorful carpet.

A bar area with a counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A hotel lobby with wooden reception desks, a checkered floor, and framed pictures on the walls.

17. The Cura Hotel Kensington, London, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

0.9 km from Design Museum

JOHN

Rp3.360.906

Rp4.033.088 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a large flat-screen TV, and wall-mounted lighting fixtures.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, a lamp, and a picture frame.

A white building with a sign reading "Four Points Flex."

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a sink, and two bottles of Activ soap.

18. Four Points Flex by Sheraton London Kensington Olympia

0.8 km from Design Museum

Rp1.531.301

Rp1.837.562 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A classic Edwardian building with a black front door, white columns, and a balcony with black wrought iron railings.

A hotel hallway with a check-in desk, a reception area, and a potted plant.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a large mirror, and several chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer and a coffee maker, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

19. The Edwin Hotel

1 km from Design Museum

John

Rp2.167.606

Rp2.601.222 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel entrance with a marble staircase, a sign reading "ELLEN KENSINGTON," and a modern light fixture above the entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a coffee machine, and a TV.

A cozy seating area with a cushioned bench, a vase with flowers, and a table with a fruit bowl.

A dining area with round tables set for a meal, a large vase with flowers in the center, and wall murals depicting clouds and trees.

20. Ellen Kensington

1 km from Design Museum

Gary

Rp2.953.223

Rp3.543.867 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Design Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Lexham Gardens by Cheval Maison	9.8 Exceptional 73 reviews	View
The Milestone Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 524 reviews	View
Miiro Templeton Garden	9.6 Exceptional 804 reviews	View
City Prime Kensington	9.6 Exceptional 161 reviews	View
The Kensington Hideaway	9.4 Exceptional 209 reviews	View

Top Design Museum Hotel Reviews

The Park City Grand Plaza Kensington

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean hotel in a quiet area. Better appointed than we expected. We were very happy with our stay."

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

8/10 Good

"Great value in an amazing location. Staff are all very helpful and friendly."

Safestay London Kensington Holland Park

10/10 Excellent

"The reception staff in the evening of 18 September (lady and gentleman) were very professional and helpful. The next morning, Ali the Receptionist was also very helpful."

Royal Garden Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay! Would come back definitely."

Miiro Templeton Garden

10/10 Excellent

"A clean, beautiful hotel with a garden, cafe, bar and restaurant. Great experience."

Brit Hotels Earls Court

10/10 Excellent

"No elevators so expect to walk up some narrow stairs with your luggage. We didn't mind it. Staff was great. Easy check in and out. Small but comfortable rooms. Shower was extremely small as it was a small corner shower enclosure but it got the job done. I would recommend if you are not too picky about the things listed above. Easy access to bus and transport stations. Also very walkable neighborhood and close walking distance to shopping, sites eyeing, food and more."

The Kensington Hideaway

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Very friendly staff. Accommodated our request to move from a Lower Ground room to one on a floor with windows."

Bob W London Hyde Park

10/10 Excellent

"Was in London for a quick getaway. Perfect location for walking to eateries and shops in different neighborhoods. Also near the tube and stops for the tourist bus vendors like Hop On Hop Off. Both the room and common areas were really clean and the staff on site were super helpful."

Merit Kensington Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything available in the room"

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Holland Park

8.2/10 (34 reviews)

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Tower House

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Linley Sambourne House

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Leighton House Museum

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

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Kensington United Reformed Church

After visiting Kensington United Reformed Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in London. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

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Kensington Central Library

Enjoy an outing to Kensington Central Library during your stay in London. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed art galleries.

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Kensington Town Hall

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Kensington Conference and Event Centre

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Design Museum?

Design Museum is located in a vibrant area of London known for its stunning architecture and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 451 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Design Museum?

Adjacent to Design Museum, The Kensington Hideaway is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a bar and free WiFi. Other good options within a short distance include Royal Garden Hotel and Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington.

How many hotels will I find near Design Museum?

Expedia has 451 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Design Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Design Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Design Museum.

What can I see and do near Design Museum?

The British Museum, Natural History Museum and Science Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Marble Arch are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Design Museum. You can check out the local talent at Royal Albert Hall, Shepherd's Bush Empire and Electric Cinema.

How can I get to Design Museum?

With so many transport options, seeing the area around Design Museum is a breeze. Walk to nearby metro stations like High Street Kensington Station, Notting Hill Gate Underground Station and Gloucester Road Underground Station. If you want to venture outside of the area, ride aboard one of the trains from West Brompton Station.

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Our top choices for Design Museum hotels

1. Lexham Gardens by Cheval Maison

2. The Milestone Hotel

3. Miiro Templeton Garden

4. The Kensington Hideaway

5. City Prime Kensington

6. Royal Garden Hotel

7. Ruby Zoe Hotel London by IHG

8. Hux Hotel

9. Brit Hotels Earls Court

10. Ember Locke Kensington

11. The Carlyle by Nestor

12. The Prime London Hotel

13. Templeton Place by Supercity Aparthotels

14. Cleveland Residences Kensington

15. Oliver Plaza

16. Nevern Place by Supercity Aparthotels

17. The Cura Hotel Kensington, London, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

18. Four Points Flex by Sheraton London Kensington Olympia

19. The Edwin Hotel

20. Ellen Kensington

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Top Design Museum Hotel Reviews

The Park City Grand Plaza Kensington

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Safestay London Kensington Holland Park

Royal Garden Hotel

Miiro Templeton Garden

Brit Hotels Earls Court

The Kensington Hideaway

Bob W London Hyde Park

Merit Kensington Hotel

Other attractions near Design Museum

Holland Park

Tower House

Linley Sambourne House

Leighton House Museum

Kensington United Reformed Church

Kensington Central Library

Kensington Town Hall

Kensington Conference and Event Centre

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