South Kensington Travel Guide
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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.
Imperial College London
Explore the campus of Imperial College London as part of your travels around London. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant 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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
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 notable monuments and shops in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in South Kensington
The Rembrandt
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Princes Gardens
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The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington
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Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025
100 Queen's Gate Hotel London Kensington, Curio Collection by Hilton
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025
The Exhibitionist Hotel
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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 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.
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
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.
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.
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
- Wildlife Garden
- St. Augustine's Church
- Polish Institute and Sikorski Museum
- The Drayton Theatre
- Dana Centre
- Hyde Park
- Wembley Stadium
- Piccadilly Circus
- Buckingham Palace
- Tower Bridge
- O2 Arena
- Big Ben
- London Eye
- Trafalgar Square
- London Bridge
- Tower of London
- The British Museum
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
- Oxford Street
- ExCeL Exhibition Centre
- Windsor Castle
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