Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

London

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From royal parks and themed gardens to free museums, luxury shopping streets and professional soccer, this central borough is packed with popular attractions.

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is among the most luxurious of the 32 districts of Greater London. Visit superb galleries and museums, which occupy majestic landmarks in the district’s affluent neighborhoods. Shop for high-end fashion and enjoy London’s renowned park life when you visit the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

Start with a stroll down Kensington High Street, a busy avenue lined with brandname stores and upmarket boutiques. Browse interesting art exhibitions at the Thackeray Gallery and The Mosaic Rooms. Kensington Gardens is one of the Royal Parks and boasts lush lawns, Kensington Palace and the Serpentine Gallery. Pathways connect the garden to Hyde Park, a popular spot for boating, picnics and live music.

In South Kensington you’ll find some of London’s finest free museums. Learn about dinosaurs, the animal kingdom and natural phenomena at the Natural History Museum. Play with interactive exhibits at the Science Museum and admire displays of art and design at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The Royal Albert Hall is one of England’s most prestigious concert halls.

Chelsea exudes style and elegance and its King’s Road buzzes with design stores, fashion outlets and galleries. Appreciate contemporary art at the Saatchi Gallery and retrace military history at the National Army Museum. Attend the Chelsea Flower Show at Ranelagh Gardens and peruse botanical displays at Chelsea Physic Garden.

Join the fans of Chelsea Football Club for an English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge stadium. Adjacent to here is Brompton Cemetery, one of London’s Victorian-era Magnificent Seven cemeteries.

The grassy lawns, woodland and sports facilities of Holland Park present opportunities for relaxation and recreation. See a slice of Japan at the Kyoto Garden and enjoy open-air theater at Opera Holland Park. The Design Museum celebrates modern design and Leighton House Museum has 70-plus oil paintings by Lord Leighton.

Overground trains and the Circle, District and Piccadilly underground lines travel through the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Get a feel for the district’s splendor by walking between attractions via its graceful streets.

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Top hotels in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Royal Garden Hotel

Royal Garden Hotel

5 out of 5
2-24 Kensington High Street London England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P21,703 per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
P21,703
P26,044 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,892 reviews)
"We had an amazing stay! Staff were wonderful, breakfast was great, and the room was spacious and clean. We loved being right next to the park. Easy to take the bus right in front of the hotel and the tube was a short walk away. Also easy to walk to shopping and restaurants nearby. We will definitely ..."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

Royal Garden Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington

4 out of 5
68-86 Cromwell Road London England
The price is P13,573 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
P13,573
P16,288 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,336 reviews)
"The room I was given was 32ºC (90ºF) when it was 31C outside. The room was hotter than outside during a heatwave with no working airconditioning. We know this because the engineer they called to fix it (who we waited in the hot room for an hour for) measured it for us. This was not able to be remedied. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
Brit Hotels Earls Court

Brit Hotels Earls Court

3 out of 5
43-45 Longridge Road London England
The price is P5,621 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
P5,621
P6,746 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Kensington High Street and Hyde ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"Clean room. Air conditioning. Coffee/water included."

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Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

4 out of 5
Scarsdale Place London England
The price is P6,957 per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
P6,957
P8,349 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,752 reviews)
"The staff was excellent. The bar was ok, but not stellar draft beer in London? The facility , rooms bathroom etc.. has not change since my first visit in 1999. An upgrade is really overdue, as it really shows. Regards."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

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The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington

The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington

4 out of 5
140 Gloucester Road London England
The price is P13,505 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P13,505
P16,206 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,454 reviews)
"Overall, we had a lovely stay at The Bailey's. It started out w/ a bit of dispute about the room we were in as we were expecting air conditioning and the A/C in that room simply was not working. When we entered the room, there was a fan in place which wasn't doing anything but blowing hot air around. ..."

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The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court

The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court

3 out of 5
1 Barkston Gardens London England
The price is P8,440 per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
P8,440
P10,129 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Kensington High Street and Hyde Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (492 reviews)
"No staff to greed us upon arrival clean room"

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The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court
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Canary Wharf

Crossrail Place Roof Garden and Museum of London Docklands are top sights in Canary Wharf, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Heron Quays DLR Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station to see more sights in the area.

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London City Centre

Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus are a few top attractions in London City Centre. Hop around the city on the metro at Charing Cross Underground Station or Leicester Square Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning river views, and acclaimed art galleries.

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Covent Garden

The lively bars and colorful gardens are just a few top-rate features of the neighborhood. Make a stop by Covent Garden Market or London Transport Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Covent Garden Underground Station to get around town.

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City of Westminster

Big Ben and Trafalgar Square are a few top attractions in City of Westminster. Hop around the city on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station or Victoria Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops, and acclaimed art galleries.

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The City of London

The City of London is highly notable for its stunning cathedral, and you might want to visit top sights like St. Paul's Cathedral and Liverpool Street. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Bank Underground Station or St. Paul's Underground Station.

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