Kensington Travel Guide
London
Visit Kensington
Popular places to visit
Kensington High Street
You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Kensington High Street, a popular shopping spot in London. Amble around this romantic area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Natural History Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Natural History Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to London. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Royal Albert Hall
Enjoy a performance at Royal Albert Hall, a theatre with a story to tell in London. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Kensington Palace
You can browse the exhibits at Kensington Palace, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to London. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Victoria and Albert Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Victoria and Albert Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in London. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Science Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Science Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in London. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Kensington
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
The best location in the city.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Royal Garden Hotel
We did not end up eating breakfast at the hotel. We did use the spa the first day, which help us relax from our plane trip. The spa under the hotel is an independent institute. It was good, but rather expensive compared to other spas in the area.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
We stayed at Tara hotel for 2 days and were really impressed with the space and amenities provided. The cleanliness was great and beds were comfortable. The location was convenient for travelers likes. Overall the stay was pleasant highly recommended 👍
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Drey
Clan Room and wonderful staff. We met Shafkat when we arrived and he was so helpful. I also requested for an early check-in which \they were really helpful with. David reached out to us early enough to help with our plans. Great Stay and hotel is central to everything
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Brit Hotels Earls Court
Nice hotel in good part of London. Slightly small by American standards but great for couples and solo travelers.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott London Kensington
Everything was amazing , just one issue are the elevators aren’t 100% safe which made us use the stairs
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kensington
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.
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.
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.
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.
Marylebone
Marylebone is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Oxford Street and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Baker Street Station or Marylebone Underground Station.
West End
Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Street are a few top attractions in West End. Hop around the city on the metro at Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station or Oxford Circus Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
