Kensington Travel Guide
London
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Popular places to visit
Kensington High Street
During your trip to London, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kensington High Street. Amble around this romantic area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Royal Albert Hall
Enjoy a performance at Royal Albert Hall, a theatre with a story to tell in London. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this culturally rich area.
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 acclaimed art galleries.
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 fascinating museums.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Cromwell Road
During your visit to London, you can do some window-shopping at Cromwell Road. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Top hotels in Kensington
Royal Garden Hotel
Great location, thanks for the room upgrade!
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Nice hotel and staff rooms need updating
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court
Great location, handy for restaurants, shops and the tube station. Lovely staff, very kind and helpful. The hotel is new, freshly renovated and in top top condition.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
Really lovey area to stay in and it was close to the Tube station.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington
Nice hotel
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Miiro Templeton Garden
Beautiful boutique hotel. Lovely room, friendly and helpful staff, and great location
Reviewed on 12 Apr 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.
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.
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.
