West Kensington Travel Guide
London
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Popular places to visit
Olympia Events
Learn about the events happening in Olympia Events during your trip to London. Discover the entertainment choices and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
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.
Buckingham Palace
Britain’s most famous home, the luxurious personal residence and workplace of Queen Elizabeth II, is open to all.
Piccadilly Circus
Often billed as the British version of Times Square, this iconic traffic hub is the perfect starting point for your London adventure.
Tower Bridge
An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages.
The Arena
Created as the focal point of Britain’s millennium celebrations, today this architectural wonder offers a world of entertainment under one enormous roof.
Things to do
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Oxford Day Tour with Admission
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions
The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour
London in a Day: Tower of London, Westminster Abbey & River Cruise
Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter with Return Transfer
Top hotels in West Kensington
ibis London Shepherds Bush – Hammersmith
The staff were helpful and the room was fine, but did not have enough plug sockets, ideally it would have plug sockets either side of the bed, and another for the kettle.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Hilton London Olympia
The room was extremely SMALL. Guest services was rude and gave me a room someone else had already booked. The staff did not inform me of all amenities at the hotel. I had to find out where everything was on my own also no one showed me how to get to my room. As a Hilton property this was totally ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Premier Inn London Fulham
fabulous central london location
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Bob W London Holland Park
Nice clean room and bathroom although the bathroom was so small I had to contort myself to get into the shower. Breakfast at a nearby cafe was excellent. Overall very happy and would stay there again.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Four Points Flex by Sheraton London Kensington Olympia
I needed a reasonably-priced room to crash in after an overnight flight and this fit the bill perfectly. Everything was brand new and sparkling clean. I would not want to share the room with another person but it was just right for one. Staff were helpful and friendly. Properly easily accessed from ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Kensington Olympia
We booked this fairly last minute for an event the next day at Olympia, and it was perfect. 2 minute walk from the train station and handy location above two shops where we were able to get forgotten items such as toothbrushes. Apartment was a perfect size for us as a family of four, clean and everything ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Kensington
Kensington
Kensington Roof Gardens and Kensington High Street 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.
Notting Hill
Notting Hill is highly notable for its beautiful gardens, and you might want to visit top sights like Portobello Road Market and Westbourne Grove. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Holland Park Underground Station or Ladbroke Grove Underground Station.
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 Bond Street.
