South Kensington Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Imperial College London
Explore the campus of Imperial College London as part of your travels around London. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this culturally rich area.
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.
Hyde Park
Hyde Park is just one of the places to see in London, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in South Kensington
The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington
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Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
100 Queen's Gate Hotel London Kensington, Curio Collection by Hilton
Yes to both
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
Staff very accommodating and smiling and polite. Cleanliness was good in room. But carpets stained and old. Decoure dark, could do with a little update. Staff excellent.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
The Rembrandt
Lovely stay again at this conveniently placed hotel for shops, museums, underground.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
The Drey
Brand new hotel. Think we might have been the first people to stay in our room. Simplistic, modern feel to the room. Two minute walk from Earl's Court Train Station. Super helpful staff
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
K Hotel Kensington
This was the perfect hotel in the perfect location. Could not have been happier. Such good value for money.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Kensington
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.
Kensington
Kensington High Street and Design Museum 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.
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.
City of Westminster
Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus 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.
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 Sotheby’s.
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.
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- Royal Albert Hall
- Natural History Museum
- Imperial College London
- Science Museum
- Cromwell Road
- Royal Geographical Society
- Grosvenor Casino Gloucester Road
- St. Augustine's Church
- Polish Institute and Sikorski Museum
- Dana Centre
- The Drayton Theatre
- Wildlife Garden
- Hyde Park
- Tower Bridge
- Buckingham Palace
- London Eye
- O2 Arena
- Piccadilly Circus
- Trafalgar Square
- Wembley Stadium
- Tower of London
- Big Ben
- London Bridge
- The British Museum
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
- Oxford Street
- ExCeL Exhibition Centre
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