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.
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 fascinating museums.
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 entertainment choices.
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
"Staff were courteous and friendly."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
"Staff were super helpful and friendly. General room amenities were as expected and everything was well stocked. The only thing that lets this hotel down is the decor and maintenance. The soap/shampoo dispensers in the bathroom were not well mounted onto the wall and would fall off the wall if used ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court
"Great location – very well maintained rooms"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington
"The hotel was very nice but the rooms were extremely hot! Little to no AC"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
"Very handily situated near the V&A, Natural History and Science museums, Gloucester Road tube and Hyde Park. Plenty of eateries nearby too. Hotel well run by friendly staff. Great for a short stay."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Millennium Hotel and Conference Centre Gloucester London
"Location for our visit to Royal Albert Hall was great. We arrived at gone 1600hrs and were advised we were going to be upgraded to a VIP room, but it would take 20mins to get ready. Generous room but very tired - thankfully the air con was quiet and worked quite well in London’s 35 degree heat! We ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 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 Kensington High Street and Natural History 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.
