Kensington

London

Kensington Gardens featuring a garden
Albert Memorial which includes heritage architecture
Albert Memorial showing heritage architecture, a park and autumn leaves
Albert Memorial featuring a garden
Royal Albert Hall showing 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 neighbourhood.

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.


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Top hotels in Kensington

The Rembrandt
The Rembrandt
4 out of 5
11 Thurloe Place, Kensington, London, England
The price is S$326 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$326
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,048 reviews)
Family fun time!!
"This hotel is extremely reasonable, location is perfect there is train station/stop right around the corner. Food was very good."

Reviewed on 2 Jul, 2025

The Rembrandt
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
4 out of 5
Scarsdale Place, Kensington, London, England
The price is S$169 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$169
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (3,327 reviews)
IT'S A NICE HOTEL
"IT'S A NICE HOTEL. I have stayed here several times before. It would be nice to have 2 chairs in tghe room, so that it would not be necessary for one person to sit on the bed."

Reviewed on 3 Jul, 2025

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
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 S$296 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
S$296
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (879 reviews)
"My stay at 100 Queens Gate hotel was outstanding from the moment I checked in until the day oy departure, two weeks later. The front desk staff were always accommodating, the concierges, Firas and Thomas, always provided the best recommendationsand the manage, Durgesh handled everything with the ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul, 2025

100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton
Royal Garden Hotel
Royal Garden Hotel
5 out of 5
2-24 Kensington High Street, London, England
The price is S$447 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
S$447
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,773 reviews)
5star hotel👍
"Lovely rooms,helpful staff and excellent dinner and breakfasts"

Reviewed on 2 Jul, 2025

Royal Garden Hotel
The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington
The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington
4 out of 5
140 Gloucester Road, London, England
The price is S$309 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
S$309
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,015 reviews)
"Was fantastic. Perfectly located"

Reviewed on 3 Jul, 2025

The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG
4 out of 5
Wrights Lane, Kensington, London, England
The price is S$224 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$224
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,629 reviews)
"Convenient for Royal Albert Hall"

Reviewed on 2 Jul, 2025

Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG
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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


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