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 fascinating museums.
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.
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
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
The room was quite dated as was the whole hotel. There was a laundry truck unloading for about two hours in between 2-4 am outside the room in the back alley (rough timings, I wasn't checking the clock in the middle of the night). It interrupted my sleep for a while. When I mentioned it to the receptionist ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Millennium Hotel and Conference Centre Gloucester London
There’s a strange smell in the hotel and room. Maybe it’s just an old building but I found it unpleasant. Breakfast is standard fare.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington
Bed, bathroom and room properly cleaned every day. Friendly and good check-in, Very close to the underground station. Service minded and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court
Great hotel with great staff and amenities
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Rembrandt
Good overall & convenient
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Excellent hotel. Very friendly staff. Great location!!
Reviewed on 11 May 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 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.
