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The Milestone Hotel
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Hotel in Queen's Gate, London · 0.76 mi from centre

9.6

 

450 reviews

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With a stay at The Milestone Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Kensington High Street and Kensington Gardens. This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Kensington Church Street and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Thackeray Gallery.

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The Egerton House Hotel
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Hotel in Chelsea, London · 0.35 mi from centre

9.8

 

323 reviews

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The Egerton House Hotel is in the heart of London, within a 5-minute walk of Victoria and Albert Museum and Harrods. This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Natural History Museum and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Buckingham Palace.

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Jumeirah Carlton Tower London
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Hotel in London · 0.75 mi from centre

9.6

 

25 reviews

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With a stay at Jumeirah Carlton Tower London in London (London City Centre), you'll be steps from Sloane Street and 4 minutes by foot from Harrods. This family-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Hyde Park and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Buckingham Palace.

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The Adria
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Hotel in South Kensington, London · 0.18 mi from centre

9.0

 

286 reviews

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The Adria is centrally located in London – a 5-minute walk from Natural History Museum and 8 minutes by foot from Victoria and Albert Museum. This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Science Museum and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Royal Albert Hall.

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Miiro Templeton Garden
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Hotel in Earl's Court, London · 0.89 mi from centre

8.8

 

1,000 reviews

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A stay at Miiro Templeton Garden places you in the heart of London, within a 5-minute drive of Kensington High Street and Natural History Museum. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Victoria and Albert Museum and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Kensington Palace.

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Princes Gardens
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Bed & breakfast in South Kensington, London · 0.32 mi from centre

7.4

 

219 reviews

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With a stay at Princes Gardens in London (London City Centre), you'll be steps from Science Museum and 5 minutes by foot from Kensington Gardens. This bed & breakfast is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Victoria and Albert Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Hyde Park.

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Chelsea Cloisters Serviced Apartments
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Aparthotel in London · 0.34 mi from centre

6.8

 

2,240 reviews

A stay at Chelsea Cloisters Serviced Apartments places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute walk of Victoria and Albert Museum and Sloane Square. This aparthotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Natural History Museum and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Imperial College London.

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Hyde Park Harriet Hotel
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Hotel in Queen's Gate, London · 0.56 mi from centre

3.4

 

34 reviews

Hyde Park Harriet Hotel features accommodation with free WiFi in London, ideally set 1.1 km from Natural History Museum and 1.5 km from South Kensington Underground Station. The property is around 2.3 km from Olympia Exhibition Centre, 2.7 km from Portobello Road Market and 2 km from Paddington Station. The property is 500 metres from Royal Albert Hall, and within 3.4 km of the city centre.

All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units will provide guests with a fridge.

Popular points of interest near Hyde Park Harriet Hotel include The Serpentine, Harrods and Victoria and Albert Museum. London City Airport is 18 km from the property.

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100 Queen's Gate Hotel London Kensington, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Hotel in South Kensington, London · 0.21 mi from centre

8.1

 

2,559 reviews

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Well-placed in exclusive South Kensington, this luxury hotel is a short walk from London’s Natural History, Science and Victoria and Albert Museums and the Royal Albert Hall. 100 Queen's Gate Hotel London Kensington, Curio Collection by Hilton has a restaurant and cocktail bar.

With a Regency-style exterior, the hotel’s rooms all boast a modern décor with classic touches. Each features free tea and coffee, with some rooms having a Nespresso machine. They also all include a private bathroom, a 49-inch flat-screen Smart TV with Chromecast and free WiFi access.

Guests can enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea with a selection of teas from Newby in an elegant atrium flooded with natural light. Our signature restaurant Cento proudly showcases the very best of traditional Italian cuisine. Sit back and relax in beautifully appointed dining room, taking inspiration from the olive groves of Italy, whilst dining on classics including Chicken Milanese, Lobster Ravioli and our Pinsa Romana. There is also a 24-hour gymnasium.

A large number of restaurants and bars are in the immediate area, and Hyde Park is just 0.7 miles away. There are 2 Tube stations within 5 minutes’ walk, providing access to London’s major attractions.

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Kensington Gardens Hotel, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy
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Hotel in Queen's Gate, London · 0.69 mi from centre

8.0

 

179 reviews

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With a stay at Kensington Gardens Hotel, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy in London (London City Centre), you'll be steps from Kensington High Street and Kensington Gardens. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Hyde Park and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Kensington Palace.

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Zedwell Hotel Knightsbridge
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Hotel in Knightsbridge, London · 0.77 mi from centre

7.5

 

417 reviews

Set within 300 metres of Harrods and 1.2 km of Royal Albert Hall, Zedwell Hotel Knightsbridge offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in London. The property is around 1.6 km from Buckingham Palace, 1.3 km from Natural History Museum and 1.7 km from Victoria Train Station. The property is 1.9 km from the city centre and 1 km from Victoria and Albert Museum.

With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also have free WiFi.

Staff at Zedwell Hotel Knightsbridge are always available to provide information at the reception.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include South Kensington Underground Station, The Serpentine and St James's Park. London City Airport is 17 km from the property.

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Olympia Inn Hotel
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Hotel in London · 0.90 mi from centre

6.8

 

657 reviews

Less than 500 metres from Earl's Court Exhibition Centre and Earl's Court London Underground Station, this hotel offers free Wi-Fi and great-value en suite rooms. The Victoria & Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Royal Albert Hall and the Science Museum are all less than a mile away.

Each room at the Olympia features an en suite bathroom, a TV, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Just off Warwick Road, this hotel has a good location in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The shops of Kensington High Street are within easy walking distance.

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Beit Hall - Campus Accommodation
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Hotel in South Kensington, London · 0.41 mi from centre

7.8

 

148 reviews

Beit Hall - Campus Accommodation is in the heart of London, within a 5-minute walk of Hyde Park and Royal Albert Hall. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Science Museum and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Victoria and Albert Museum.

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Exhibition Court Hotel 4
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Hotel in London · 0.64 mi from centre

5.0

 

500 reviews

A stay at Exhibition Court Hotel 4 places you in the heart of London, within a 5-minute drive of Harrods and Hyde Park. This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Stamford Bridge Stadium and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Piccadilly.

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Ellen Kensington
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Hotel in Earl's Court, London · 0.72 mi from centre

8.1

 

1,826 reviews

Boasting a terrace, a restaurant as well as a bar, Ellen Kensington is set in the centre of London, 1.2 km from Natural History Museum. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.3 km from South Kensington Underground Station.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options.

Popular points of interest near Ellen Kensington include Royal Albert Hall, Olympia Exhibition Centre and Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC. London Heathrow Airport is 18 km from the property.

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Millennium Hotel London Knightsbridge
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Hotel in London · 0.76 mi from centre

6.8

 

955 reviews

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With a stay at Millennium Hotel London Knightsbridge, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Sloane Street and within a 5-minute walk of Harrods. This eco-friendly hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Victoria and Albert Museum and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Hyde Park Corner.

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1 Lexham Gardens Hotel
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Hotel in London · 0.68 mi from centre

6.2

 

3,112 reviews

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In the heart of stylish Kensington, 1 Lexham Gardens Hotel has a 24-hour front desk and unique rooms. The hotel is situated just off the Museum Mile, a 5-minute walk from Earl’s Court.

The cosy rooms at Lexham Gardens Hotel have fresh, modern decor and private bathrooms. All rooms have a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities.

Traditional continental breakfasts are freshly prepared and served daily in the elegant dining room. There is a great range of international restaurants just metres away.

1 Lexham Gardens Hotel is a 20-minute walk from Knightsbridge and Harrods. Kensington High Street is a 10-minute walk away and the leafy Hyde Park is just half a mile away.

All rooms are different as its a Victorian building. We are under the process of refurbishment hence please do accept our sincere apology if some of the rooms are not the same.

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54 Queens Gate Hotel
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Hotel in London · 0.25 mi from centre

9.2

 

555 reviews

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A stay at 54 Queens Gate Hotel places you in the heart of London, within a 5-minute drive of Royal Albert Hall and Harrods. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Buckingham Palace and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Big Ben.

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15 Basil Street
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Hotel in Knightsbridge, London · 0.70 mi from centre

With a stay at 15 Basil Street, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Harrods and within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Victoria and Albert Museum and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Royal Albert Hall.

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Kensington I Your Apartment
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Apartment in Kensington, London · 0.76 mi from centre

7.8

 

152 reviews

Kensington I Your Apartment features rooms with free WiFi in the centre of London. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The apartment has family rooms.

All units at the apartment complex come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. A microwave and fridge are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, units come with bed linen and towels.

Popular points of interest near the apartment include Natural History Museum, South Kensington Underground Station and Olympia Exhibition Centre. London Heathrow Airport is 18 km from the property.

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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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