Kensington Travel Guide

London

Kensington Gardens featuring a park
Albert Memorial featuring heritage architecture
Albert Memorial featuring a park, heritage architecture and autumn colours
Albert Memorial featuring a park
Royal Albert Hall featuring heritage architecture and a city

Relax in the stunning park with a view of the palace, explore the upscale high street and visit the galleries and museums of this affluent neighborhood.

Kensington is a prosperous part of London, known for its stylish terraced housing and the European landscape allotments that make up the vast Kensington Gardens. The district is also full of upmarket shopping options, swanky hotels and museums. Spend time in the galleries and music halls in this hub of refinement.

Stroll down the busy Kensington High Street to see the range of shops defining this area of luxury and aristocracy. Enter the Kensington Arcade through its stucco arches and window-shop along the elegant storefronts. Lay down a blanket in Kensington Gardens with a scenic backdrop of its lake and the majestic Kensington Palace.

Visit the iconic Thackeray Gallery for its array of works by living British artists. It is an active trading site that works with set prices. Browse the pieces displayed at The Mosaic Rooms, which has a focus on contemporary exhibits from the Arab world.

Another fascinating cultural institution of Kensington is the RCM Museum of Musical Instruments. Browse the intriguing collection of about 1,000 instruments from the 15th century through the mid 1900s. These include a 16th-century guitar, a 15th-century keyboard and a 16th-century harpsichord.

Head south to the Finborough Theatre, for its range of plays and musical performances. Admire the intriguing appearance of the theater’s building, which sits on a traffic island. The green lower part of the three-story redbrick building makes it stand out.

Walk south for 30 minutes from the center of Kensington to reach the Brompton Cemetery. Explore this picturesque and serene site, flanked by trees, family mausoleums and historic monuments.

Kensington is located in the Royal Borough of Chelsea and Kensington in the western part of London. Take the London Underground to one of the stops here, such as South Kensington, Gloucester Road and Kensington (Olympia). Get around by bus and explore the high street on foot. Nearby districts include Shepherd’s Bush and Hammersmith.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Kensington

The Rembrandt

The Rembrandt

4 out of 5
11 Thurloe Place, Kensington, London, England
The price is ₹17,800 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹17,800
₹21,361 total
17 Aug - 18 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)
The Rembrandt
"The front desk, restaurant and cleaning staff were great! The hotel location was good. the rooms are a little dated and the mattresses a bit hard for my liking."

Reviewed on 16 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
The price is ₹16,375 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹16,375
₹19,650 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! (890 reviews)
"Fantastic staff in a great location!"

Reviewed on 10 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 ₹18,176 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
₹18,176
₹21,811 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! (2,048 reviews)
"Easy to the train and many food options within walking distance."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington
Royal Garden Hotel

Royal Garden Hotel

5 out of 5
2-24 Kensington High Street, London, England
The price is ₹24,177 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹24,177
₹29,012 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,787 reviews)
Great property and conveniently located.
"This is a premium property in a great location. Very clean, well-designed and appointed. Staff is very accommodating and helpful."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Royal Garden Hotel
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

4 out of 5
Scarsdale Place, Kensington, London, England
The price is ₹8,842 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹8,842
₹10,611 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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 breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (3,337 reviews)
Fine but no better
"It was fine. Which is perhaps not the level to aspire to. But, the room was well priced and the location is great. On the downside the “double” bed was TINY. And the ventilation was ancient so it was a hot night even with it cranked to the max. It’s quite a dated hotel."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Park International Hotel

Park International Hotel

4 out of 5
117 - 129 Cromwell Road, London, England
The price is ₹11,703 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹11,703
₹14,044 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,110 reviews)
Good location and has air conditioning!
"Good area, close to Gloucester station, Waitrose and Boots. Walkable to Science and V&A Museums. The staff was lovely. The room was compact and furnishings a bit tired, but the air conditioner was amazing! Their bar is huge- stopped in there for a drink before bed one night. Only me and one other ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Park International Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Kensington

Notting Hill as well as a large group of people

Notting Hill

4.5/5(28 area reviews)

Notting Hill is highly notable for its beautiful gardens, and you might want to visit top sights like Portobello Road Market and Westbourne Grove. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Holland Park Underground Station or Ladbroke Grove Underground Station.

Notting Hill
London Natural History Museum featuring interior views, heritage elements and heritage architecture

South Kensington

Known for its fascinating museums and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in South Kensington. Check out top attractions like Kensington High Street and Natural History Museum, and jump on the metro at South Kensington Underground Station or Gloucester Road Underground Station to see more of the city.

South 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
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
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
West End showing heritage architecture, street scenes and night scenes

West End

Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square are a few top attractions in West End. Hop around the city on the metro at Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station or Oxford Circus Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.

West End


Kensington Travel Guide