West Kensington Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Hyde Park
Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances.

Tower Bridge
An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages.

O2 Arena
Created as the focal point of Britain’s millennium celebrations, today this architectural wonder offers a world of entertainment under one enormous roof.

London Bridge
Known for its association with a well-known nursery rhyme, this iconic bridge has existed in various forms for more than 2,000 years.

London Eye
Climb aboard this observation wheel for the best bird’s-eye view of the British capital.

Buckingham Palace
Britain’s most famous home, the luxurious personal residence and workplace of Queen Elizabeth II, is open to all.
Things to do

The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour

Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket

London: Unlimited UK Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets

Tower Bridge Admission Tickets
Top hotels in West Kensington

Hilton London Olympia
All fantastic
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

ibis London Shepherds Bush – Hammersmith
Nice hotel, conveniently located near tube and overground stations, in central Shepherd’s Bush. Convenient parking and direct entrance to hotel 1st floor via W12 car park around the other side of the block. Would gladly stay again.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Four Points Flex by Sheraton London Kensington
clean, nice bathroom, comfortable bed, friendly staff
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Bob W London Olympia
He was a perfect home away from home with the basics you need to warm up food cigarette to eat plates, cups, coffee, maker, tea maker, and just clean and comfortable room
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Kensington Olympia
The flat was spotless clean, well presented, unfortunately the settee has seen better days and could do with a deep clean, bathroom a bit tired and could do with some attention, the shower is leaking
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Kensington Prime Hotel
Staff friendly great room spotlessly clean, good choice for breakfast. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Kensington

Kensington
Kensington High Street and Design Museum are a few top attractions in Kensington. Hop around the city on the metro at High Street Kensington Station or Notting Hill Gate Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, beautiful gardens and charming cafes.

South Kensington
Known for its fascinating museums and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in South Kensington. Check out top attractions like Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum, and jump on the metro at South Kensington Underground Station or Gloucester Road Underground Station to see more of the city.

Chelsea
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.

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.

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 Sotheby’s.

City of Westminster
Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus are a few top attractions in City of Westminster. Hop around the city on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station or Victoria Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
West Kensington Travel Guide
- Hyde Park
- Tower Bridge
- London Bridge
- London Eye
- Piccadilly Circus
- Buckingham Palace
- Trafalgar Square
- Wembley Stadium
- Big Ben
- Tower of London
- The British Museum
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
- Oxford Street
- Leicester Square
- Windsor Castle
- Kensington High Street
- The Shard
- Westminster Abbey
- Westfield London Shopping Centre
- Royal Albert Hall






