What is South Kensington like?

South Kensington is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its temples, churches and festivals.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Kensington, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available in South Kensington.

What is there to do around this Kensington neighbourhood?

Aubudon Naturalist Society, National Museum of Health and Medicine and Sebrof-Forbes Cultural Arts Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around South Kensington. Strathmore and Beach Parkway are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Kensington.

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Our top choices for South Kensington hotels

A modern outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, and a large glass facade of a building with the sign "CORELLA".

1. AC Hotel by Marriott Bethesda Downtown

4 km from South Kensington

Addison

฿5,542 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A modern lobby with a central water feature, seating areas, and a bar.

2. Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda Washington DC

5.9 km from South Kensington

Marinyl

฿4,846 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A modern bar area with a panoramic city view, a large round table, and comfortable seating.

3. Hyatt Regency Bethesda

4.1 km from South Kensington

Sean

฿4,583 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, hanging pendant lights, and a built-in TV.

4. Cambria Hotel College Park

12.2 km from South Kensington

Ted

฿4,984 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

5. Hyatt Place Arlington/Courthouse Plaza

13.9 km from South Kensington

Samuel

฿6,055 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and an American flag.

6. Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center

13.2 km from South Kensington

Melissa

฿6,982 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a checkered floor pattern. There are seating areas with armchairs and a sofa, and a staircase in the background.

7. Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

16.5 km from South Kensington

Sharon

฿3,978 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

An aerial view of a modern urban area with a large green space, a red double-decker bus, and contemporary buildings with glass facades.

8. The Watermark Hotel

15.6 km from South Kensington

James

฿9,158 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A modern bar area with a central island, multiple shelves of bottles, and a television screen.

9. Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG

15.1 km from South Kensington

Ilham

฿3,680 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a television, and a dining area.

10. The Hotel at the University of Maryland

12.1 km from South Kensington

Jessica

฿5,339 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A modern building with a glass facade overlooking a river with boats.

11. Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

15.7 km from South Kensington

Nicole

฿7,170 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A breakfast buffet with various food items and a sign labeled "Pan-Ke".

12. Holiday Inn Washington-College Pk (I-95) by IHG

12.5 km from South Kensington

Imad

฿3,642 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a view of a city street at night, and modern buildings in the background.

13. Hyatt Centric Arlington

13.4 km from South Kensington

Nathalie

฿6,055 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A modern lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a large artwork on the wall.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National

18.7 km from South Kensington

Morne De

฿5,228 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large decorative wall.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Washington DC North/Gaithersburg

20.3 km from South Kensington

Jamey

฿3,883 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel bar with a large mural, a chandelier, and a seating area with sofas and tables.

16. Archer Hotel Tysons

15.6 km from South Kensington

Ernest

฿5,755 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A Comfort Inn hotel entrance with a brick facade, large glass doors, and potted plants.

17. Comfort Inn Shady Grove - Gaithersburg - Rockville

14.9 km from South Kensington

Kay

฿3,760 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with seating.

18. Staybridge Suites Tysons - McLean by IHG

13.1 km from South Kensington

Ashlee

฿5,262 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

19. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.

13.9 km from South Kensington

Antonio Adan

฿4,233 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A restaurant with a table set for two, a view of the Washington Monument, and a cityscape in the background.

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City

16.9 km from South Kensington

Tia

฿5,151 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

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