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

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

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

A multi-story residential building with a courtyard featuring outdoor seating and greenery.

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

1. Miiro Templeton Garden

0.9 km from Design Museum

Ryan

Rp3.833.253

Rp4.599.904 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the city.

2. The Milestone Hotel

1 km from Design Museum

Bonita

Rp9.071.645

Rp10.885.974 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 neatly made bed with a teddy bear, a tray with breakfast, and a view of the room.

3. Royal Garden Hotel

0.8 km from Design Museum

Stephen

Rp4.650.018

Rp5.580.022 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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

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

4. Lexham Gardens by Cheval Maison

0.9 km from Design Museum

Jan

Rp5.480.710

Rp6.576.852 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

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

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

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

5. The Kensington Hideaway

0.2 km from Design Museum

Daniel

Rp2.787.260

Rp3.344.712 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

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.

A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a prominent 'Ruby' sign.

6. Ruby Zoe Hotel London by IHG

1 km from Design Museum

Svein T

Rp3.033.941

Rp4.071.857 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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.

7. City Prime Kensington

1 km from Design Museum

Gustavo

Rp3.161.603

Rp3.793.923 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a small table, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern interior with a mix of seating areas, a chess table, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern architectural complex with a central atrium, multiple levels, and a mix of glass and brick structures.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

8. Hyatt Regency London Olympia

0.7 km from Design Museum

Ravinder

Rp4.071.761

Rp4.886.113 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

A hallway with a patterned floor, a staircase, and a door labeled "501".

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

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.

9. Brit Hotels Earls Court

0.8 km from Design Museum

Mark

Rp1.769.919

Rp2.123.903 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

A building with a 'HUX' sign, a 'Spaghetti House' restaurant, and a British flag.

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

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

10. Hux Hotel

0.9 km from Design Museum

Mikhael

Rp3.017.654

Rp3.621.233 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

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

A view through a window of an outdoor seating area with tables and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

A conservatory with wicker furniture, a green sofa, and potted plants.

11. Ember Locke Kensington

0.7 km from Design Museum

Donna

Rp2.694.548

Rp3.233.458 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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.

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

12. Oliver Plaza

1 km from Design Museum

Shirley

Rp2.514.911

Rp3.017.893 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

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

A reception area with a curved reception desk, a wall-mounted giraffe sculpture, and a potted orchid.

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

Rp3.197.530

Rp3.837.036 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

A multi-story building with a prominent central glass facade, a classical architectural style, and a street view with pedestrians.

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.

14. The Carlyle by Nestor

0.8 km from Design Museum

Angela

Rp12.627.957

Rp15.153.549 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A multi-story building with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance and a balcony.

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

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

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

15. The Prime London Hotel

0.9 km from Design Museum

Nathan

Rp1.704.378

Rp2.045.254 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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.

A row of white buildings with black iron railings and numbered columns.

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

16. Nevern Place by Supercity Aparthotels

0.8 km from Design Museum

Hanna Amundsen

Rp2.784.366

Rp3.341.239 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

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.

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

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

0.9 km from Design Museum

Lilia

Rp3.453.013

Rp4.143.616 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A bar with a checkered floor, wooden counter, and hanging lights.

A white building with the sign "The Hand & Flower" on the ground floor.

A restaurant with a red upholstered bench seating area, wooden tables, and chairs.

18. Hand & Flower

0.7 km from Design Museum

Allison

Rp2.964.003

Rp3.556.803 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A buffet with various food items and beverages, a glass counter, hanging plants, and a decorative wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, a plant, and a view of the city.

A modern lounge area with a bar, leather sofa, and bar stools.

A grand entrance with a staircase leading to a door labeled "XENIA".

19. Hotel Xenia, Autograph Collection

0.9 km from Design Museum

Jonathan

Rp3.652.609

Rp4.383.131 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 modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a sink, and two bottles of Activ soap.

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."

20. Four Points Flex by Sheraton London Kensington Olympia

0.8 km from Design Museum

Jenny

Rp1.716.527

Rp2.059.832 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Design Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Miiro Templeton Garden	9.6 Exceptional 752 reviews	View
The Milestone Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 521 reviews	View
Royal Garden Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,893 reviews	View
Lexham Gardens by Cheval Maison	9.8 Exceptional 71 reviews	View
The Kensington Hideaway	9.4 Exceptional 183 reviews	View

Top Design Museum Hotel Reviews

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

10/10 Excellent

"Overall good experience, rooms clean but dated."

Princes Gardens

10/10 Excellent

"it was very central and i loved it."

Garden View Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and quiet location with a beautiful little park across the road. The rooms were nice small hotel rooms all nice and bright."

Hilton London Olympia

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay at hotel. Very clean and staff friendly. Breakfast was delicious. Would recommended to stay here"

The Kensington Hideaway

10/10 Excellent

"A very classy and comfortable hotel with excellent customer service provided by all members of staff. Our room was very relaxing, well designed with superb amenities. Breakfast was very good with sufficient choice of hot and cold food. Only negative was the very high price of drinks at the hotel bar!!"

The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington

10/10 Excellent

"Room upgrade which was lovely and very polite staff"

Kensington House Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great location and happy there was a lift! Not always common in smaller boutique buildings"

Ruby Zoe Hotel London by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"My daughter & I stayed for one night for her 16th birthday treat, we both really enjoyed our time at the hotel. And highly recommend Ruby Zoe to anyone considering booking."

Merit Kensington Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great location, clean and modern room. However, the room was very small, especially considering the booking was made for three people."

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Holland Park

8.2/10 (34 reviews)

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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

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Kensington Central Library

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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 449 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 Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington and Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG.

How many hotels will I find near Design Museum?

Expedia has 449 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 Notting Hill Coronet, Royal Albert Hall and Shepherd's Bush Empire.

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. Miiro Templeton Garden

2. The Milestone Hotel

3. Royal Garden Hotel

4. Lexham Gardens by Cheval Maison

5. The Kensington Hideaway

6. Ruby Zoe Hotel London by IHG

7. City Prime Kensington

8. Hyatt Regency London Olympia

9. Brit Hotels Earls Court

10. Hux Hotel

11. Ember Locke Kensington

12. Oliver Plaza

13. Templeton Place by Supercity Aparthotels

14. The Carlyle by Nestor

15. The Prime London Hotel

16. Nevern Place by Supercity Aparthotels

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

18. Hand & Flower

19. Hotel Xenia, Autograph Collection

20. Four Points Flex by Sheraton London Kensington Olympia

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Top Design Museum Hotel Reviews

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Princes Gardens

Garden View Hotel

Hilton London Olympia

The Kensington Hideaway

The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington

Kensington House Hotel

Ruby Zoe Hotel London by IHG

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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