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Top Trending Hotels Near South Kensington, London

Lobby sitting area
Point A Kensington Olympia
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1005)
"Very small rooms as others have stated, fairly basic but clean, modern and great for a short stay, which this was. I booked for a business trip, for several colleagues. "
The price is £90
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Point A Kensington Olympia
Exterior
The Park City Grand Plaza Kensington
4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Perfect area. Clean, Quiet, and wonderful, knowledge staff. 5 stars "
The price is £146
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
The Park City Grand Plaza Kensington
Meeting facility
Millennium Gloucester Hotel London Kensington
4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1596)
"Convenient location"
The price is £105
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Millennium Gloucester Hotel London Kensington
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K+K Hotel George Kensington
4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Cute little hotel with kind staff. It was being prepared for renovations while we were here which created some commotion with the lifts and traffic in the lobby. The room was comfortable and gym was good. We cut our stay short to stay closer to the sights and the staff was incredibly gracious about the change. Thank you for having us!"
K+K Hotel George Kensington
Bar (on property)
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Chelsea
4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Nice quiet location close to station for easy access to London centre "
The price is £110
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Chelsea
Indoor pool
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel
4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1554)
"Location, location, location. Easy walk to tube and major bus stops, good local dining options. Good breakfast in hotel."
The price is £100
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel
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Hilton London Olympia
4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1005)
"The hotel was nice, but lacked attention to detail. Dirty behind the desks and in less visible areas. There were very limited usb charging options and no outlets near the bed. The shower was odd and difficult to use without getting water everywhere. Overall an ok stay, but won't be back."
The price is £93
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Hilton London Olympia
Front of property – evening/night
Hilton London Kensington
4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"Property needs updating but we were upgraded to a suit.."
The price is £110
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Hilton London Kensington
In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Garden View Hotel
3.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1004)
"Convenient to the Earl's Court station, so easy to explore London."
The price is £75
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Garden View Hotel
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (NEWLY REFURBISHED) | Desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
ibis London Earls Court
3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"We had a good stay. Only complaint was there is no power point in the bathroom and the one placed near a mirror didn’t work so made styling your hair difficult. They could also do with an exhaust fan in the bathroom for the steam. "
The price is £85
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
ibis London Earls Court
Exterior
The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"We stayed for just one night as we had concert tickets for the Royal Albert Hall which is a short walk away. We had a very warm welcome as returning guests and even a room upgrade which was nice. We also received complimentary glasses of champagne which was a very nice touch. Our only regret is that we couldn't stay longer. We will be back though."
The price is £214
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Reception
Gainsborough Hotel
3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (568)
"Friendly staff check you in and greet you every time you pass them. Really useful location and offers good value for money. Clean and comfy rooms"
The price is £139
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Gainsborough Hotel
Front of property
No 1 The Mansion Apartments by Mansley
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (327)
"Clean, Friendly Staff, Super accommodating, Lift old fashioned but worked well with short wait, Rooms were clean and efficient, Bathroom set up odd for americans but worked, good water pressure with plenty of hot water. Close to Tube, and Restraunts with a fantastic all night mini market across the street and short walk to boots pharmacy. The only negative was heat... Windows opened easily but no screens, and fans tucked in the cupboard worked in one of the rooms but the other room had only 1...
The price is £171
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
No 1 The Mansion Apartments by Mansley
Front of property – evening/night
Heeton Concept Hotel Kensington
3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (226)
"Staff were polite and efficient only stayed one night to visit Royal Albert Hall although I enjoyed the stay"
The price is £63
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Heeton Concept Hotel Kensington
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express London - Earl's Court, an IHG Hotel
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Convenient and fantastic breakfast "
The price is £106
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Holiday Inn Express London - Earl's Court, an IHG Hotel
Meeting facility
London Marriott Hotel Kensington
4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Good location, nice hotel, very helpful staff."
The price is £239
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
London Marriott Hotel Kensington
Front of property
Holland Inn Hotel
2.5 star property
5.2 out of 10, (1002)
"Clean and quite small hotel less than 10 minutes walk to Olympia. Needs painting throughout but otherwise fine for a short stay"
The price is £61
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Holland Inn Hotel
Meeting facility
Twenty Nevern Square Hotel
4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (753)
"Small clean rooms. Friendly staff, good location"
Twenty Nevern Square Hotel
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Cranley Hotel London
4.0 star property
5.0 out of 10, (1002)
"Great location of the hotel. However, the hotel wasn’t what I was expecting. It wasn’t clean with the curtains having stains on. The bedding was okay although only one pillow per person. The rooms curtains were falling off. In addition there was water marks and stains on the paint, also the carpet had rips in etc. "
The price is £123
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Cranley Hotel London
The Mews Suite (Suite Temptation) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
The Pelham London - Starhotels Collezione
5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (768)
"Location was just 10-15 minutes tube ride from central London. Room was spacious and staff were friendly and professional."
The price is £280
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
The Pelham London - Starhotels Collezione
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South Kensington Travel Info

Location
London, England
Similar neighbourhoods
London City Centre, Heathrow Villages and City of Westminster
Number of hotels
703
Known landmarks
Buckingham Palace, London Eye and The British Museum
Hotels with nearby historical attractions
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus, Assembly Covent Garden and Page8, Page Hotels
Known for
History, culture and dining

Frequently asked questions

What is South Kensington like?

South Kensington is an historic neighbourhood known for its picturesque gardens and charming cafes. Experience the best of South Kensington with a visit to Natural History Museum and Kensington High Street during your trip.

Where is the best place to stay in South Kensington?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Blackbird is the highest ranked property in South Kensington. This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Kensington High Street, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include The Prime London Hotel and The Resident Kensington.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the South Kensington area?

If you're searching for places to stay in London, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 673 South Kensington hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Kensington, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available in South Kensington.

What is there to do in this London neighbourhood?

For cultural attractions in South Kensington, head to Natural History Museum, Science Museum and The Drayton Theatre. You could also plan a visit to Kensington High Street or Baden-Powell House while you're in the neighbourhood. Don't miss favourite places to visit in the surrounding area, such as Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus. While you're out sightseeing in London, make sure that you visit other sights such as Big Ben or Trafalgar Square.

How can I get around South Kensington and the greater London area?

Looking for a quick way to explore more of the city? Catch a ride on metro transit at South Kensington Underground Station and Gloucester Road Underground Station.

South Kensington Hotel Reviews

The Rembrandt

The Rembrandt

5/5 Excellent
"We like the Rembrandt for its proximity to the museums and transport around town. We’ve been coming here for years and have seen some negative changes in breakfast. "
A verified traveller from Richmond stayed at The Rembrandt
Posted 2 days ago
The Rembrandt