What's Kensington like?

People go to Kensington to see famous places such as Kensington Palace, as well as its many attractions such as Natural History Museum. Take time to enjoy the neighbourhood's museums and selection of cafes. Kensington High Street and Royal Albert Hall are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.

Where are the best places to stay in Kensington?

We have 1600 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are our customers' top places to stay in Kensington:

Blackbird

4-star hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Central location

Baglioni Hotel London - The Leading Hotels of the World

Luxury hotel with spa and restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Steam room • 24-hour fitness centre • Bar • Walkable location

The Ampersand Hotel

Luxury hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness centre • Café • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Royal Garden Hotel

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and 3 bars

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour health club • Café • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Kensington Prime Hotel

City centre guestrooms with kitchenettes

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden • Central location

How to get to Kensington

Kensington is located 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from the heart of London.

Flying to:

• • Heathrow Airport (LHR), 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Kensington
• • London (LCY-London City), 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Kensington
• • Gatwick Airport (LGW), 23.6 mi (38 km) from Kensington

Getting to Kensington on the metro

Stations in the neighbourhood include:

• • High Street Kensington Station
• • Gloucester Road Underground Station
• • Earl's Court Station

Things to see and do in and around Kensington

What to see in Kensington

• • Kensington Palace
• • Royal Albert Hall
• • Kensington Gardens
• • Hyde Park
• • Holland Park

Things to do in Kensington

• • Kensington High Street
• • Natural History Museum
• • Victoria and Albert Museum
• • Cromwell Road
• • Science Museum

Other popular Kensington attractions

• • Kensington Roof Gardens
• • Design Museum
• • Grosvenor Casino Gloucester Road
• • Tower House
• • Kensington Church Street

When is the best time to visit London?

• • Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 16°C)
• • Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 5°C)
• • Rainiest months: November, August, July, October (average 58 mm of rainfall)