Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kensington Roof Gardens featuring a park
Kensington Palace featuring heritage architecture and a castle as well as an individual female
Kensington Palace showing a castle and a garden
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Kensington Palace featuring a castle, a garden and a pond

Popular places to visit

London Natural History Museum featuring heritage elements, interior views and heritage architecture

Natural History Museum

4.5/5(127 reviews)

Explore the wonders of the natural world for free in this fascinating museum. Learn about dinosaurs, creatures of the deep, our planet’s interior and much more.

Natural History Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum featuring a fountain and a square or plaza

Victoria and Albert Museum

5/5(23 reviews)

Browse the extensive collection at this vast museum, which is devoted to decorative arts and design.

Victoria and Albert Museum
Harrods

Harrods

4/5(66 reviews)

During your trip to London, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Harrods. Discover the entertainment choices and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Harrods
Kensington Palace showing heritage architecture, a garden and château or palace

Kensington Palace

4.5/5(155 reviews)

Journey though history and learn about the lives of the British Royal Family at this official London residence, set in the magnificent Kensington Gardens.

Kensington Palace
Sloane Square

Sloane Square

4/5(1 review)

Follow in the aristocratic footsteps of the Chelsea elite, with a trip to the historic theater and swanky department stores surrounding this tree-lined square.

Sloane Square
Portobello Road Market showing street scenes as well as a small group of people

Portobello Road Market

4.5/5(7 reviews)

This historic market is an explosion of color, from brightly painted houses to displays of antiques and garments among more than 1,000 stalls.

Portobello Road Market

Activities

From London: Cotswolds and Oxford Guided Day-Trip

From London: Cotswolds and Oxford Guided Day-Trip

AU$162
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
From London: Cotswolds and Oxford Guided Day-Trip
From London: In-depth Cotswolds Group Day Tour

From London: Cotswolds Villages Small Group Day Tour

AU$185
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From London: Cotswolds Villages Small Group Day Tour
From London: Stonehenge and Bath Day Trip with Ticket

From London: Stonehenge and Bath Day Trip with Ticket

AU$177
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From London: Stonehenge and Bath Day Trip with Ticket
Private Sunrise or Sunset Viewing of Stonehenge with Bath & Lacock

Private Sunrise or Sunset Viewing of Stonehenge with Bath & Lacock

AU$335
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Private Sunrise or Sunset Viewing of Stonehenge with Bath & Lacock
From London: Full-Day Cotswolds Small-Group Tour

From London: Full-Day Cotswolds Small-Group Tour

AU$206
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From London: Full-Day Cotswolds Small-Group Tour
Warner Bro. Studio Tour London

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter and Oxford Day Trip

AU$364
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter and Oxford Day Trip
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Our pick of the best Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Hotel Deals

The Rembrandt

The Rembrandt

4 out of 5
11 Thurloe Place, Kensington, London, England
The price is AU$382 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$382
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,042 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, great room, lovely breakfast, central location. Fantastic for Hyde Park / Chelsea / Knightsbridge"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

The Rembrandt
100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton

100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton

5 out of 5
100 Queens Gate, South Kensington, London, England
The price is AU$351 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$351
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (886 reviews)
"Fantastic staff in a great location!"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington

The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington

4 out of 5
140 Gloucester Road, London, England
The price is AU$367 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$367
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,046 reviews)
"Easy to the train and many food options within walking distance."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington
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 AU$531 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$531
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,783 reviews)
"Next to Hyde Park, Royal Albert Hall and Kensington Palace, easily walkable to Harrods. Spotless, great staff, bus stop outside, big comfy bed. Ticked my boxes"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Royal Garden Hotel
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

4 out of 5
Scarsdale Place, Kensington, London, England
The price is AU$190 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$190
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (3,340 reviews)
Fine but no better
"It was fine. Which is perhaps not the level to aspire to. But, the room was well priced and the location is great. On the downside the “double” bed was TINY. And the ventilation was ancient so it was a hot night even with it cranked to the max. It’s quite a dated hotel."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Park International Hotel

Park International Hotel

4 out of 5
117 - 129 Cromwell Road, London, England
The price is AU$251 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$251
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,110 reviews)
Good location and has air conditioning!
"Good area, close to Gloucester station, Waitrose and Boots. Walkable to Science and V&A Museums. The staff was lovely. The room was compact and furnishings a bit tired, but the air conditioner was amazing! Their bar is huge- stopped in there for a drink before bed one night. Only me and one other ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Park International Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Chelsea featuring heritage architecture

Chelsea

4.5/5(25 area reviews)

Museums, theatres and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Chelsea. Sights like Royal Hospital Chelsea and Saatchi Gallery are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater London area at Sloane Square Underground Station.

Chelsea
London Natural History Museum featuring heritage elements, interior views and heritage architecture

South Kensington

Known for its fascinating museums and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in South Kensington. Check out top attractions like Kensington High Street and Natural History Museum, and jump on the metro at South Kensington Underground Station or Gloucester Road Underground Station to see more of the city.

South Kensington
Kensington Gardens showing a garden

Kensington

4.5/5(365 area reviews)

Kensington High Street and Kensington Church Street are a few top attractions in Kensington. Hop around the city on the metro at High Street Kensington Station or Notting Hill Gate Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, beautiful gardens and charming cafes.

Kensington
Admiralty Arch which includes heritage architecture

City of Westminster

4.5/5(470 area reviews)

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.

City of Westminster
Victoria showing a city and heritage architecture

Westminster

While you're in Westminster, take in top sights like Big Ben and jump on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station to see more of the city.

Westminster
Paddington featuring a city and a square or plaza

Paddington

Paddington Central and Queensway are top sights in Paddington, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Paddington Underground Station or Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station to see more sights in the area.

Paddington

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