Kensington Travel Guide
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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 family-friendly 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 acclaimed art galleries.
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.
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
Royal Garden Hotel
This hotel located within walking or driving distance most tourist attractions which made it an ideal stay. The staff were friendly and the restaurant was pretty great.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court
Lovely stay and all conveniences provided for.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
Great Hotel, staff super friendly and couldn’t do enough.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Good location. Room was tired and very noisy. Even with DND sign housekeeping knocked at 8 am.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
The Rembrandt
The good points were that the staff were nice, the reception desk, foyer bar, and breakfast were very thorough, and that breakfast was included. Sadly, the overall experience was just 'okay', which was disappointing for a hotel of this supposed calibre. The room was small, the 'amenities' that I ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Brit Hotels Earls Court
Booked the single room with no window. The room was obviously small, but was spotlessly clean, had everything you needed and the air conditioning worked. The shower room was also a decent size. The staff were very attentive and welcoming.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 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.
