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Pont Street IV by Onefinestay
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Apartment in Knightsbridge, London · 0.56 mi from centre

With a stay at this apartment in London (London City Centre), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Harrods and 10 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. This apartment is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Sloane Square and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Victoria and Albert Museum.

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Culford Gardens III by Onefinestay
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Apartment in Chelsea, London · 0.63 mi from centre

With a stay at this apartment in London (London City Centre), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Sloane Square and 11 minutes by foot from Harrods. This apartment is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Victoria and Albert Museum and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Thames River.

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Rutland Mews South by Onefinestay
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Vacation home in Knightsbridge, London · 0.46 mi from centre

With a stay at this holiday home in London (London City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Imperial College London and Harrods. This holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Hyde Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kensington High Street.

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Luxury 2-Bedroom Flat in Chelsea
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Apartment in South Kensington, London · 0.13 mi from centre

Luxury 2-Bedroom Flat in Chelsea is situated in the Kensington and Chelsea district of London, 100 metres from Natural History Museum, less than 1 km from Royal Albert Hall and a 4-minute walk from Victoria and Albert Museum. Among the facilities at this property are a lift and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 400 metres from South Kensington Underground Station, and within 3.2 km of the city centre.

The spacious apartment has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a toaster, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Harrods is 1.1 km from the apartment, while The Serpentine is 1.8 km from the property. London City Airport is 18 km away.

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Ovington Gardens by Onefinestay
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Apartment in Chelsea, London · 0.43 mi from centre

With a stay at this apartment in London (London City Centre), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Harrods and 9 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. This apartment is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Victoria and Albert Museum and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Imperial College London.

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Egerton Gardens IX by Onefinestay
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Apartment in Chelsea, London · 0.32 mi from centre

With a stay at this apartment in London (London City Centre), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Victoria and Albert Museum and 10 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. This apartment is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Imperial College London and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Harrods.

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Donne Place by Onefinestay
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Apartment in Chelsea, London · 0.32 mi from centre

Located in London (London City Centre), this apartment is within a 15-minute walk of Victoria and Albert Museum and Imperial College London. This apartment is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Sloane Square and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Natural History Museum.

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Tite Street IX by Onefinestay
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Apartment in Chelsea, London · 0.83 mi from centre

With a stay at this apartment in London (London City Centre), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Thames River and 14 minutes by foot from Sloane Square. This apartment is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Buckingham Palace and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Hyde Park.

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The Kensington Skyliner
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Apartment in South Kensington, London · 0.42 mi from centre

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In the Kensington and Chelsea district of London, close to Natural History Museum, The Kensington Skyliner has free WiFi and a washing machine. The property is situated 2.2 km from Olympia Exhibition Centre, 2.3 km from Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC and 2.5 km from The Serpentine. The property is less than 1 km from South Kensington Underground Station, and within 3.7 km of the city centre.

The apartment consists of 1 separate bedroom, 1 bathroom with free toiletries, a seating area, and a living room. A flat-screen TV with streaming services is available. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Popular points of interest near the apartment include Royal Albert Hall, Victoria and Albert Museum and Harrods. London Heathrow Airport is 19 km from the property.

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Knightsbridge & Chelsea Lux 2 bed Duplex
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Apartment in Chelsea, London · 0.59 mi from centre

With a stay at this apartment in London (London City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hyde Park and Kensington High Street. This apartment is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Thames River and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Buckingham Palace.

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Cranley Place III by Onefinestay
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Apartment in South Kensington, London · 0.17 mi from centre

Located in London (London City Centre), this apartment is within a 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. This apartment is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Kensington High Street and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Imperial College London.

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Elegant 2 Bed Home in Kensington
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Apartment in Earl's Court, London · 0.72 mi from centre

In the Kensington and Chelsea district of London, close to Olympia Exhibition Centre, Elegant 2 Bed Home in Kensington features free WiFi and a washing machine. The property is located 2.1 km from Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC, 2.6 km from Harrods and 2.8 km from Eventim Apollo. The property is 4.2 km from the city centre and 1.2 km from Natural History Museum.

The recently renovated apartment is equipped with 2 separate bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area and oven, and a living room with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The accommodation is allergy-free.

Popular points of interest near the apartment include South Kensington Underground Station, Royal Albert Hall and Victoria and Albert Museum. London Heathrow Airport is 18 km away.

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Canning Place Mews by Onefinestay
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Apartment in Queen's Gate, London · 0.56 mi from centre

With a stay at this apartment in London (London City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Kensington High Street and Kensington Gardens. This apartment is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Hyde Park and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Imperial College London.

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Sleek Flat in the Heart of Earls Court
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Apartment in Earl's Court, London · 0.80 mi from centre

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Attractively set in the centre of London, Sleek Flat in the Heart of Earls Court offers a terrace, air conditioning, free WiFi and flat-screen TV. The property is around 2.4 km from Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC, 2.8 km from Eventim Apollo and 1.7 km from Victoria and Albert Museum. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.6 km from Olympia Exhibition Centre.

The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom.

Dining options are available close to the apartment.

Popular points of interest near Sleek Flat in the Heart of Earls Court include Natural History Museum, South Kensington Underground Station and Royal Albert Hall. London Heathrow Airport is 18 km from the property.

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Elegant Victorian Flat Near Chelsea Embankment
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Apartment in Redcliffe, London · 0.78 mi from centre

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In the heart of London, set within a short distance of Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC and South Kensington Underground Station, Elegant Victorian Flat Near Chelsea Embankment offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a microwave and coffee machine. This recently renovated apartment is located 1.9 km from Victoria and Albert Museum and 1.7 km from Natural History Museum. There is parking on-site and the property offers an electric vehicle charging station.

The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Olympia Exhibition Centre is 2.3 km from the apartment, while Harrods is 2.6 km away. London Heathrow Airport is 19 km from the property.

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Cute 2-bed Chelsea Apartment
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Apartment in Chelsea, London · 0.41 mi from centre

Located in London (London City Centre), this apartment is within a 15-minute walk of Thames River and Natural History Museum. This apartment is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Victoria and Albert Museum and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Kensington High Street.

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Cornwall Gardens III by Onefinestay
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Vacation home in Queen's Gate, London · 0.48 mi from centre

Located in London (London City Centre), this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Kensington High Street and Imperial College London. This holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Hyde Park and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Kensington Gardens.

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Kynance Place by Onefinestay
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Apartment in Queen's Gate, London · 0.49 mi from centre

Located in London (London City Centre), this apartment is within a 10-minute walk of Kensington High Street and Imperial College London. This apartment is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Hyde Park and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Kensington Gardens.

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Southwell Gardens II by Onefinestay
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Apartment in Queen's Gate, London · 0.43 mi from centre

Located in London (London City Centre), this apartment is within a 10-minute walk of Imperial College London and Natural History Museum. This apartment is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Kensington High Street and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Kensington Gardens.

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Cornwall Gardens Xxiii by Onefinestay
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Apartment in Queen's Gate, London · 0.51 mi from centre

Located in London (London City Centre), this apartment is within a 10-minute walk of Kensington High Street and Imperial College London. This apartment is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Hyde Park and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Kensington Gardens.

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Find out more about South Kensington

South Kensington is effortlessly elegant without feeling overly formal, thanks to its ability to blend leafy squares with stylish cafés and world-renowned museums. Set just west of central London, the SW7 postcode gently hums with culture, coffee stops and hidden gardens to create a welcoming atmosphere away from the city's busier areas.

The neighbourhood's charm comes from its laid-back pace and refined details, whether you’re browsing independent bookshops, relaxing in boutique cafés or exploring quiet, tree-lined streets. Staying in South Kensington places you comfortably close to the heart of London, but at your own relaxed rhythm.

Where to stay in South Kensington

You have plenty of options when it comes to hotels in South Kensington. They range from smart, budget-friendly options to beautifully polished boutique stays. Many cheap hotels still offer plenty of charm and are just a stroll away from iconic attractions, perfect for exploring at your own pace

If comfort and character are your priorities, the neighbourhood’s selection of boutique hotels hits the spot. Think tasteful rooms with personalised service and inviting lounge spaces ideal for unwinding after busy days. South Kensington’s hotels offer a dash of luxury, often housed in handsome Victorian buildings overlooking quiet squares or tucked along elegant side streets.

Top things to do in South Kensington

  • Wander through Exhibition Road’s museums. From dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum to cutting-edge design at the V&A, it’s a cultural hotspot all within a short walk.
  • Visit Hyde Park. It’s one of the world’s most famous green spaces and is ideal for quiet walks, picnics by the Serpentine or simply people-watching.
  • Stroll the immaculate Kensington Palace Gardens. They offer quiet charm alongside glimpses of royal life.
  • Spend an evening at the Royal Albert Hall. Whether it's for a classical concert or contemporary gig, evenings here feel special. And the stunning architecture is chef’s kiss.
  • Explore Brompton Food Market for gourmet delights. Pick up artisan cheeses, fresh pastries or enjoy lunch in their cosy garden, a favourite local spot perfect for food lovers.

Insider tips for hotels in South Kensington

  • Stay slightly off the main roads around Gloucester Road or Cromwell Road. You’ll get a quiet night's sleep yet still be within easy walking distance to tube stations and attractions.
  • Many hotels offer discounted tickets or early entrance to local museums and galleries. Make sure to ask reception for insider perks.
  • Look for local markets like the South Kensington Farmers’ Market, on Bute Street, for tasty street snacks and gourmet treats.
  • Evening strolls around Thurloe Square or Onslow Gardens reveal the quieter, elegant side of South Kensington, often overlooked by visitors.
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