What's Kensington Like?

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

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Kensington?

We have 1600 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' favorite places to stay in Kensington:

Blackbird

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Central location

Baglioni Hotel London - The Leading Hotels of the World

Luxury hotel with spa, restaurant

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

The Ampersand Hotel

Luxury hotel with restaurant, bar

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

Royal Garden Hotel

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, 3 bars

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

Kensington Prime Hotel

City-center 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 City Airport (LCY), 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Kensington
• • Gatwick Airport (LGW), 23.6 mi (38 km) from Kensington

Getting to Kensington on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood 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 61°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 41°F)
• • Rainiest months: November, August, July, October (average 2 inches of rainfall)