South Kensington Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Royal Albert Hall
Enjoy a performance at Royal Albert Hall, a theatre with a story to tell in London. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
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 entertainment choices.
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 shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in South Kensington
The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court
Loved our stay here, the location was amazing for the underground and local coffee shops and places for dinner. While there was coffee machines in the rooms, no mini fridge if you wanted creamer or drinks. And the Starbucks machine in the vending area was out of order. That was really the only ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
I love Rad Blu and especially when the room rates are great too. Staff are so courteous and very well trained. This room was small 9 square meters and I tiny so gle bed but I knew that and it's all the extras you get with Radisson that I like.Gym and Spa( complimentary Tea & Coffee. Well equiped ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Rembrandt
Breakfast lovely made specially by new young chef excellent Pool lovely rooms lovely
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
100 Queen's Gate Hotel London Kensington, Curio Collection by Hilton
Everything was superb
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
London Marriott Hotel Kensington
Pros: clean, big room, bathroom good, big TV Cons: mattress wasn’t comfortable, heating up the room turns on a noisy fan. The “public” wifi works in the room on the 1st floor (who knows about higher floors). But the “guest” wifi where you enter your name and room number did not work, it just presents ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington
Elixis for coffee and a bite, Hereford Arms for a drink, Life of India for dinner
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
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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 Roof Gardens and Kensington High 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 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 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.
