Overview
Kensington is a popular hotel area because of its great connections to Heathrow. Kensington is a large district just to the west of the centre of London, and a short journey to most of London’s main attractions. In the Kensington area, you’ll find several sub-districts, and generally, the closer you get to the center heading east, the more upscale and affluent the surroundings become.
If you’re heading to London from Heathrow, you’ll find convenient connections; the main road from the airport runs right through Kensington, and there’s also a budget-friendly Underground line that takes you directly to Heathrow every 5 minutes.
Visit our Kensington London area guide page for more information.
Location
Kensington hotels are located to the west of the centre of London from where it is just a short journey to most of the main attractions. Budget hotels are mostly found in the Earl’s Court and Gloucester Road part of the district. However, the further east you travel, the more expensive they become. Step into Knightsbridge, where you’ll find some of the most luxurious and pricey hotels in London.
Landmarks and attractions nearby
Kensington has many landmarks and attractions. Kensington Palace and gardens is a very popular, as is Harrods department store, known throughout the world and an icon of London. There are also the South Kensington museums which include the Natural History Museum and Science Museum. There is plenty to see and do in Kensington as well as allowing easy access to other areas of London.
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Guide prices for Kensington accommodation
On average, you can expect to pay between £50-150 for budget and mid-range hotels, while 4-5-star full-service luxury hotels start at £150 per night.
Seasonality
The Kensington area is very popular with tourists and leisure travellers so will be busy all year round. You may find it easier to find bargains during the week than at weekends but the area has a wide range of accommodation types to suit every budget so finding the best hotel for you should be easy.
You could choose Kensington because…
If you are flying into Heathrow, Kensington is the closest central London hotel area. Earl’s Court and Gloucester Road are good places to base yourself. There are plenty of restaurants, pubs and leisure facilities mostly geared towards the leisure traveller on a budget.
Alternative options nearby
We also recommend considering Paddington which is close by and offers a range of accommodation to suit all budgets as well as excellent transport links.
Affordable bed and breakfast hotels in Kensington
Kensington is a great choice for the budget traveller with a wide range of accommodation on offer. Bed and breakfast hotels in Kensington are one of the most popular choices of travellers to the area.
Visit our Bed and breakfast hotels in Kensington page for more information.
Mid-range hotels in Kensington
Kensington mid-range hotels offer excellent value for their location, especially if you are arriving from Heathrow into London as the Heathrow Underground links quickly and directly to the area.
Visit our Best mid-range hotels in Kensington page for more information.
Full-service luxury hotels in Kensington (4-5 stars)
Kensington is a lovely part of London with lots of attractions on its doorstep, including shopping, museums, Knightsbridge and Kensington Palace. There are plenty of excellent luxury hotels in Kensington to choose from.
Visit our Luxury hotels in Kensington page for more information.
