West Kensington Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Hyde Park
Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances.
Wembley Stadium
Catch an event at Wembley Stadium during your trip to Wembley. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Piccadilly Circus
Often billed as the British version of Times Square, this iconic traffic hub is the perfect starting point for your London adventure.
Buckingham Palace
Britain’s most famous home, the luxurious personal residence and workplace of Queen Elizabeth II, is open to all.
Tower Bridge
An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages.
O2 Arena
Created as the focal point of Britain’s millennium celebrations, today this architectural wonder offers a world of entertainment under one enormous roof.
Things to do
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket
Tower Bridge Admission Tickets
Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets
Changing of the Guard Walking Tour in London
Top hotels in West Kensington
Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel
Nice room clean bathroom, stains on carpet and changing towels everyday is not eco-friendly. But all in all ok stay, we did not book breakfast
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Hilton London Olympia
Great stay, perfect location for Olympia and good travel connections
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
ibis London Shepherds Bush – Hammersmith
Rooms were clean. Good food options nearby. Walkable to the mall and underground. Overall a very good location.
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Bob W London Olympia
He was a perfect home away from home with the basics you need to warm up food cigarette to eat plates, cups, coffee, maker, tea maker, and just clean and comfortable room
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Kensington Prime Hotel
Breakfast was buffet style in the greenhouse area which was nice. They had a good variety of foods available. Even though they had the same food every day they had a nice variety so you could have something different each day.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Bob W Holland Park London
Great location and experience
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Kensington
Kensington
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.
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.
Chelsea
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.
Paddington
Paddington Central and The Grosvenor Victoria Casino London 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.
Mayfair
Travellers love Mayfair for its popular shops, and you can see more of London by jumping on the metro at Bond Street Underground Station or Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Oxford Street and Bond Street.
City of Westminster
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.
West Kensington Travel Guide
- Hyde Park
- Wembley Stadium
- Piccadilly Circus
- Buckingham Palace
- Tower Bridge
- O2 Arena
- Big Ben
- London Eye
- Trafalgar Square
- London Bridge
- Tower of London
- The British Museum
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
- Oxford Street
- LEGOLAND® Windsor
- Leicester Square
- Marble Arch
- Windsor Castle
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Kensington High Street
- The Shard
- Liverpool Street
- Hampton Court Palace
- Finsbury Park
Hotels Near West Kensington, London
- London City Centre Hotels
- Kensington Hotels
- Hammersmith Hotels
- Hammersmith and Fulham Hotels
- Shepherd's Bush Hotels
- Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Hotels
- Abingdon Hotels
- Fulham Hotels
- Holland Park Hotels
- Redcliffe Hotels
- Avonmore and Brook Green Hotels
- North End Hotels
- Addison Hotels
- Fulham Broadway Hotels
