South Kensington Travel Guide

London

London Natural History Museum featuring interior views, heritage elements and heritage architecture
Victoria and Albert Museum which includes heritage elements
Victoria and Albert Museum which includes heritage architecture
Victoria and Albert Museum featuring interior views, heritage architecture and heritage elements
London Natural History Museum featuring interior views, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Popular places to visit


Top hotels in South Kensington

The Rembrandt
The Rembrandt
4 out of 5
11 Thurloe Place, Kensington, London, England
The price is 5.813.013 ₫ per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
5.813.013 ₫
6.975.615 ₫ total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,018 reviews)
Good place and location
"Great location in Kensington right across from the V&A with lots of good food and transportation options. Nice place with friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast - full spread. Enjoyed the stay."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

The Rembrandt
100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton
100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton
5 out of 5
100 Queens Gate, South Kensington, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 5.062.563 ₫ per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
5.062.563 ₫
6.075.075 ₫ total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (878 reviews)
"My stay at 100 Queens Gate hotel was outstanding from the moment I checked in until the day oy departure, two weeks later. The front desk staff were always accommodating, the concierges, Firas and Thomas, always provided the best recommendationsand the manage, Durgesh handled everything with the ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington
The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington
4 out of 5
140 Gloucester Road, London, England
The price is 5.288.889 ₫ per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
5.288.889 ₫
6.346.667 ₫ total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,015 reviews)
"Was fantastic. Perfectly located"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington
Millennium Hotel and Conference Centre Gloucester London
Millennium Hotel and Conference Centre Gloucester London
4 out of 5
4-18 Harrington Gardens, London, England
The price is 4.181.081 ₫ per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
4.181.081 ₫
5.017.297 ₫ total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,054 reviews)
"It’s a hotel with a perfect location. Close to the underground, restaurants, grocery stores, etc. Rooms are good although they are aged."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Millennium Hotel and Conference Centre Gloucester London
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
4 out of 5
68-86 Cromwell Road, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 4.586.546 ₫ per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
4.586.546 ₫
5.503.855 ₫ total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Great location for Royal Albert Hall
"Great location for Royal Albert Hall. Short walk to underground and also near range of restaurants. Room was spacious and clean (some paint marks on beige carpet did stand out. Staff v friendly and quick check in. First hotel i have stayed at where you are issued 2 cards-one for room and one for ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
The Resident Kensington
The Resident Kensington
4 out of 5
25 Courtfield Gardens, London, England
The price is 4.829.513 ₫ per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
4.829.513 ₫
5.795.415 ₫ total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Pull out bed was a bit uncomfortable Rest was amazing"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

The Resident Kensington
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Other neighbourhoods around South Kensington

Chelsea featuring heritage architecture

Chelsea

4.5/5(132 area reviews)

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.

Chelsea
Kensington Gardens featuring a park

Kensington

4.5/5(1,515 area reviews)

Kensington High Street and Kensington Church Street are a few top attractions in Kensington. Hop around the city on the metro at High Street Kensington Station or Notting Hill Gate Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, beautiful gardens and charming cafes.

Kensington
Paddington showing a city and a square or plaza

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.

Paddington
Admiralty Arch showing heritage architecture

City of Westminster

4.5/5(2,564 area reviews)

Big Ben and Trafalgar Square are a few top attractions in City of Westminster. Hop around the city on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station or Victoria Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.

City of Westminster
Mayfair

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.

Mayfair
Victoria showing a city and heritage architecture

Westminster

While you're in Westminster, take in top sights like Big Ben and jump on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station to see more of the city.

Westminster


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