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 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.

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

1. Lexham Gardens by Cheval Maison

0.9 km from Design Museum

Dana

Rp5.851.730

Rp7.022.076 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

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

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

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

Rp9.645.223

Rp11.574.267 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 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 restaurant with tables set for dining, a view of the cityscape through large windows, and shelves with decorative items.

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

Emma

Rp5.637.507

Rp6.765.008 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

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

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a large window.

4. City Prime Kensington

1 km from Design Museum

Gustavo

Rp3.291.764

Rp3.950.117 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

5. Ruby Zoe Hotel London by IHG

1 km from Design Museum

Martha

Rp2.381.318

Rp3.211.535 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

6. The Kensington Hideaway

0.2 km from Design Museum

Martin

Rp3.177.614

Rp3.813.137 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 conference room with a long table, chairs, and a wooden accent wall.

A modern hotel room with a large flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a building through the window.

7. Hyatt Regency London Olympia

0.7 km from Design Museum

Ravinder

Rp3.710.609

Rp4.452.731 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 hallway with a patterned floor, a staircase, and a door labeled "501".

8. 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 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 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.

9. Hux Hotel

0.9 km from Design Museum

Jonathan

Rp2.895.337

Rp3.474.404 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

Katherine Cosgrove

Rp2.505.765

Rp3.006.918 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, seating area, and large windows.

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.

11. Oliver Plaza

1 km from Design Museum

Steve

Rp2.300.695

Rp2.760.834 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 two grey sofas, a coffee table with decorative items, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

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

12. 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 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 hotel lobby with a reception desk, a glass door entrance, and a view of the street outside.

13. The Prime London Hotel

0.9 km from Design Museum

Nathan

Rp2.422.632

Rp2.907.159 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 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.

14. 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

Rp3.220.973

Rp3.865.168 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A multi-story building with a classic architectural style, featuring a central entrance with a grand staircase, large windows, and a prominent name displayed on the facade.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and blue chairs, a black umbrella, and a barbecue grill.

A blackboard sign outside a building with steps leading to a door.

A bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a wine display.

15. The Rockwell

0.8 km from Design Museum

Alice

Rp1.966.328

Rp2.359.687 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 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.

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

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

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

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

17. The Edwin Hotel

1 km from Design Museum

iman

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

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

An outdoor café with tables and chairs, a large golden bear sculpture, and potted plants.

18. Ellen Kensington

1 km from Design Museum

Gary

Rp2.953.223

Rp3.543.867 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two smaller beds, a desk, and a TV.

19. Hand & Flower

0.7 km from Design Museum

Allison

Rp3.026.299

Rp3.631.559 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A hotel facade with a brick exterior, multiple windows, and a black awning.

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.

20. 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

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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
Royal Garden Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,906 reviews	View
City Prime Kensington	9.6 Exceptional 161 reviews	View
Ruby Zoe Hotel London by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,251 reviews	View

Top Design Museum Hotel Reviews

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect for a night at Albert hall. Rooms were lovely, breakfast was spot on and we upgraded that ended us saving money that the staff told us about. Would highly recommend"

Miiro Templeton Garden

10/10 Excellent

"B"

Bob W London Hyde Park

8/10 Good

"Very nice location close to Hyde park. Beautiful and well maintained building."

Brit Hotels Earls Court

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel a short walk from Earls Court tube station. Clean rooms and attentive staff!"

Heeton Concept Hotel Kensington

8/10 Good

"We had a lovely stay there. The location is great, staff is friendly. We had everything what we needed. If you are planning to book the room with double beads on top of each other- they are comfortable!"

Ember Locke Kensington

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay! Cozy, great vibe!"

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."

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."

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Holland Park

8.2/10 (34 reviews)

Admire a Japanese-style garden, stroll through quiet woodland and watch open-air theater and opera productions in summer at this beautiful public park.

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Tower House

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Linley Sambourne House

You can browse the exhibits at Linley Sambourne House, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to London. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.

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Leighton House Museum

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Leighton House Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to London. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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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

Learn about the events happening in Kensington Town Hall during your trip to London. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

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Kensington Conference and Event Centre

Learn about the events happening in Kensington Conference and Event Centre during your trip to London. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.

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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 454 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 454 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. Royal Garden Hotel

4. City Prime Kensington

5. Ruby Zoe Hotel London by IHG

6. The Kensington Hideaway

7. Hyatt Regency London Olympia

8. Brit Hotels Earls Court

9. Hux Hotel

10. Ember Locke Kensington

11. Oliver Plaza

12. The Carlyle by Nestor

13. The Prime London Hotel

14. Templeton Place by Supercity Aparthotels

15. The Rockwell

16. Nevern Place by Supercity Aparthotels

17. The Edwin Hotel

18. Ellen Kensington

19. Hand & Flower

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

Compare popular hotels close to Design Museum

Top Design Museum Hotel Reviews

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Miiro Templeton Garden

Bob W London Hyde Park

Brit Hotels Earls Court

Heeton Concept Hotel Kensington

Ember Locke Kensington

The Park City Grand Plaza Kensington

Safestay London Kensington Holland Park

Royal Garden 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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