What's Kensington like?
Visitors really like Kensington, especially its museums, cafes and picturesque gardens. Take time to enjoy the neighbourhood's art scene. If you're hunting for the perfect souvenir, head over to Kensington High Street to shop. There's plenty more to see, including Kensington Church Street and Design Museum.
Where are the best places to stay in Kensington?
We have 1575 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are our customers' top places to stay in Kensington:
Blackbird
Hotel with restaurant and bar- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Attentive staff
The Milestone Hotel
Luxury hotel with 2 bars and spa- Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • Sauna • Fitness centre • Attentive staff
Ember Locke Kensington
Hotel with restaurant and bar- Free Wi-Fi • Cafe • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Central location
The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Luxury hotel with restaurant and bar- Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour fitness centre • Cafe • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel
Luxury hotel with restaurant and bar- Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • 24-hour front desk • Snack bar • Walkable location
How to get to Kensington
Flying to:
- London (LCY-London City), 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from Kensington
- Heathrow Airport (LHR), 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Kensington
- Gatwick Airport (LGW), 23.9 mi (38.4 km) from Kensington
Getting to Kensington on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- High Street Kensington Station
- Notting Hill Gate Underground Station
- Gloucester Road Underground Station
Things to see and do in and around Kensington
What to see in Kensington
- Kensington High Street
- Kensington Palace
- Royal Albert Hall
- Imperial College London
- Kensington Roof Gardens
Things to do in Kensington
- Kensington Church Street
- Design Museum
- Cromwell Road
- Natural History Museum
- Science Museum