Kensington Travel Guide
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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 theatre scene.
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 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 notable monuments and shops in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Kensington
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
I have stayed at this hotel many times over the last 15 years and whilst I enjoyed my 2 nights I do feel the standard of bathroom cleanliness wasn't up to the previous standards. The bathroom in my room also felt somewhat tired and dated and in need of a refresh. The reception, cafe and bar staff ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Royal Garden Hotel
Great hotel and manager Kearan very helpful and professional. Would return. Recommend. Breakfast very good as well. Stayed in Royal King room very comfortable.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG
Very good location , standard room comfortable, clean , staff friendly and professional . Easy to check in . Christmas decorations very beautiful ! We will come back
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Brit Hotels Earls Court
Friendly staff; lovely rooms. Spotlessly clean and really warm and cosy. Great that you can connect your phone to the TV to watch whatever you like!
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington
This was our first trip to Europe, and we started in London. The Bailey's Hotel was a wonderful place to start! The hotel is beautiful! Our room was lovely, very clean and comfortable. The location is in a beautiful and very safe neighborhood, with the subway across the street making transportation ...
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
The Rembrandt
Upgraded on arrival, very friendly welcome, lovely room, excellent breakfast, great location
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kensington
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.
West End
Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square 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.
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.
Kensington Travel Guide
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- Kensington High Street
- Royal Albert Hall
- Natural History Museum
- Kensington Palace
- Imperial College London
- Science Museum
- Cromwell Road
- Holland Park
- Design Museum
- Bupa Cromwell Hospital
- Kensington Church Street
- Brompton Oratory
- Royal Geographical Society
- Grosvenor Casino Gloucester Road
- Notting Hill Coronet
- Albert Memorial
- St. Augustine's Church
- Tower House
- The Mosaic Rooms
- Brompton Cemetery
- The Drayton Theatre
- Wildlife Garden
- Thackeray Gallery
- St George's Campden Hill
- Dana Centre
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