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Hotels in South Kensington, London

South Kensington is London's museum quarter — the V&A, Natural History and Science museums stand shoulder to shoulder, all free, with the Royal Albert Hall and the summer Proms just up Exhibition Road. A pedestrian boulevard links them, Imperial College brings a studenty buzz, and a little French quarter clusters around Bute Street's patisseries. It suits families and culture-lovers who want grand, garden-square London with world-class museums on the doorstep. Hyde Park is a stroll north, Harrods a short walk east, and the Piccadilly line runs straight to Heathrow — a genuinely convenient, elegant base.

151 hotels within walking distance of South Kensington, in the heart of London, with nightly rates from around £130 to £1,845 (averaging £481), including 92 properties rated 4 stars or higher. The closest is The Pelham London - Starhotels Collezione, about 143m from the centre of the neighbourhood. Royal Albert Hall and Stamford Bridge are within reach for a gig or a match.

151 hotels within 2km

Where to stay in South Kensington

The Pelham London - Starhotels Collezione

The Pelham London - Starhotels Collezione

9.01,375 reviews

15 Cromwell Place, South Kensington, SW7 2LA

From$547.79/night
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Cheval Harrington Court at South Kensington

Cheval Harrington Court at South Kensington

13 Harrington Road London

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The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

9.03,161 reviews

10 Harrington Road, SW7 3ER

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Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels

Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels

9.0381 reviews

16 Sumner Place, SW7 3EG

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The Rembrandt

The Rembrandt

8.32,980 reviews

11 Thurloe Place, SW7 2RS

From$329.11/night
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Manson Place Apartments

Manson Place Apartments

8.8284 reviews

7-8 Manson Place, SW7 5LT

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Sydney House Chelsea

Sydney House Chelsea

8.81,047 reviews

9-11 Sydney Street, SW3 6PU

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The Exhibitionist Hotel

The Exhibitionist Hotel

8-10 Queensberry Place, SW7 2EA

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The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione

The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione

9.0549 reviews

24 Egerton Gardens, SW3 2DB

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Numa London Chelsea Green

Numa London Chelsea Green

35 Ixworth Place, SW3 3QX

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130 Queen's Gate Apartments

130 Queen's Gate Apartments

9.4722 reviews

130 Queen's Gate, SW7 5LE

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The Adria

The Adria

9.1747 reviews

88 Queens Gate, SW7 5AB

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

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

8.94,208 reviews

100 Queens Gate, SW7 5AG

From$423.24/night
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Chelsea Cloisters Serviced Apartments

Chelsea Cloisters Serviced Apartments

8.09,336 reviews

Sloane Avenue, SW3 3DW

From$413.88/night
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Egerton House

Egerton House

10.0840 reviews

17-19 Egerton Terrace, SW3 2BX

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54 Queen's Gate Hotel

54 Queen's Gate Hotel

8.83,184 reviews

54 Queens Gate, SW7 5JW

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Fraser Suites Queens Gate

Fraser Suites Queens Gate

8.01,799 reviews

39B Queens Gate Gardens, SW7 5RR

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Nell Gwynn Chelsea Accommodation

Nell Gwynn Chelsea Accommodation

Sloane Avenue, Chelsea, SW3 3AX

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Gem Strathmore Hotel

Gem Strathmore Hotel

7.63,740 reviews

41 Queens Gate Gardens, SW7 5NB

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Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington

7.38,114 reviews

68-86 Cromwell Road, SW7 5BT

From$247.17/night
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The Queens Gate Hotel

The Queens Gate Hotel

Queen's Gate 32, SW7 5JA

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The Queens Gate Hotel

The Queens Gate Hotel

Queen S Gate, 31-34

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The Montana Hotel

The Montana Hotel

67/69 Gloucester Road, SW7 4PG

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Cheval Knightsbridge

Cheval Knightsbridge

9.6441 reviews

15 Cheval Place, SW7 1EW

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Millennium Hotel and Conference Centre Gloucester London

Millennium Hotel and Conference Centre Gloucester London

5.519,653 reviews

4-18 Harrington Gardens, SW7 4LH

From$327.69/night
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Beaufort House - Knightsbridge

Beaufort House - Knightsbridge

45 Beaufort Garden, Knightsbridge, SW3 1PN

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The Other House South Kensington

The Other House South Kensington

8.76,434 reviews

5-25 Harrington Gardens

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Doubletree By Hilton London Kensington

Doubletree By Hilton London Kensington

8.62,727 reviews

100 Cromwell Road, SW7 4ER

From$408.61/night
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ibis Styles London Gloucester Road

ibis Styles London Gloucester Road

8.23,657 reviews

110 Cromwell Rd, SW7 4ES

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Bentley London

Bentley London

8.4667 reviews

27 - 33 Harrington Gardens, SW7 4JX

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San Domenico House

San Domenico House

9.1779 reviews

29-31 Draycott Place, SW3 2SH

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Ashburn Hotel

Ashburn Hotel

8.63,203 reviews

111 Cromwell Road, SW7 4DP

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Citadines South Kensington London

Citadines South Kensington London

8.32,609 reviews

35A Gloucester Road, SW7 4PL

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The Gore London - Starhotels Collezione

The Gore London - Starhotels Collezione

8.63,089 reviews

190 Queen's Gate, Kensington, SW7 5EX

From$490.43/night
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Astor Hyde Park Hostel

Astor Hyde Park Hostel

191 Queensgate, SW7 5EU

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The Villa Kensington

The Villa Kensington

7.42,419 reviews

10 -11 Ashburn Gardens, SW7 4DG

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11 Cadogan Gardens and The Apartments

11 Cadogan Gardens and The Apartments

9.01,102 reviews

11 Cadogan Gardens, SW3 2RJ

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Bob W London Kensington

Bob W London Kensington

44 Harrington Gardens, SW7 4LT

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St Simeon

St Simeon

7.92,422 reviews

38 Harrington Gardens, SW7 4LT

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Buckingham & Lloyds

Buckingham & Lloyds

35 Hyde Park Gate, SW7 5DN

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Beaverbrook Town House

Beaverbrook Town House

9.6105 reviews

115 Sloane Street, SW1X 9PJ

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The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, London

The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, London

10.0211 reviews

75 Sloane Street, SW1X 9SG

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Cromwell Hotel

Cromwell Hotel

139-141 Cromwell Road, SW7 4DX

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The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse - Small Luxury Hotels of The World

The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse - Small Luxury Hotels of The World

8.61,393 reviews

Basil Street, Knightsbridge

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No. 30 Knightsbridge

No. 30 Knightsbridge

30 Pavilion Rd, SW1X 0HJ

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Collingham Serviced Apartments

Collingham Serviced Apartments

9.2804 reviews

26-27 Collingham Gardens, SW5 0HN

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Millennium Hotel London Knightsbridge

Millennium Hotel London Knightsbridge

8.03,465 reviews

17 Sloane Street, SW1X 9NU

From$327.81/night
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Cheval Phoenix House at Sloane Square

Cheval Phoenix House at Sloane Square

1 Wilbraham Place, SW1X 9AE

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Jumeirah Carlton Tower London

Jumeirah Carlton Tower London

10.0296 reviews

On Cadogan Place, SW1X 9PY

From$1,326.82/night
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Cheval Thorney Court at Hyde Park

Cheval Thorney Court at Hyde Park

Palace Gate, W8 5NJ

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Bvlgari Hotel London

Bvlgari Hotel London

9.4332 reviews

171 Knightsbridge, SW7 1DW

From$2,439.41/night
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Sloane Place

Sloane Place

9.01,821 reviews

62-64 Lower Sloane Street, SW1W 8BP

From$458.61/night
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Lexham Gardens by Cheval Maison

Lexham Gardens by Cheval Maison

9.2432 reviews

32-38 Lexham Gardens, Kensington Kensington

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The Park City Grand Plaza Kensington Hotel

The Park City Grand Plaza Kensington Hotel

8.64,409 reviews

18-30 Lexham Gardens, W8 5JE

From$268.92/night
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Exhibition Court Hotel 4

Exhibition Court Hotel 4

8.22,107 reviews

25 Collingham Place, SW5 0QF

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easyHotel South Kensington

easyHotel South Kensington

7.4982 reviews

14 Lexham Gardens, W8 5JE

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London Marriott Hotel Kensington

London Marriott Hotel Kensington

8.2766 reviews

147 Cromwell Road, SW5 0TH

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Anwar House

Anwar House

31 Collingaham Place, SW5 0QF

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Westbury Hotel

Westbury Hotel

8.24,810 reviews

22-24 Collingham Place, SW5 0PZ

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Hotel Xenia, Autograph Collection

Hotel Xenia, Autograph Collection

9.0339 reviews

160 Cromwell Road, SW5 0TL

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