Kensington, London holiday homes for 2020

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Destination guide

Historic Kensington will entice you

Take a vacation to Kensington and enjoy the area's museums, history and architecture. Travelers to this cosmopolitan city praise the art, gardens and sightseeing. Local cultural sights include Natural History Museum and Kensington Palace. Many rental homes come with outdoor spaces, separate dining areas and full kitchens, perfect if you want to enjoy some home-cooked meals.

Activities

Sightseeing in and around Kensington

Are you looking for attractions to visit in the city? Venture out of your vacation home and check out everything that makes Kensington a one-of-a-kind vacation spot. Here are some of the most popular attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

London Dungeon (3.1 mi / 5 km)
Stamford Bridge Stadium (1.1 mi / 1.8 km)
BT Tower (2.8 mi / 4.5 km)
ZSL London Zoo (3.1 mi / 5 km)
Sea Life London Aquarium (3.1 mi / 5 km)
Coca-Cola London Eye (3.1 mi / 5.1 km)

Natural highlights

Exploring the gardens and other natural features in Kensington

Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to take in the scenery, Kensington is a great place to spend some time outside. These are a few of the area's most eye-catching features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

Sky Garden (4.7 mi / 7.6 km)
South Park (13 mi / 20.9 km)
Kensington Gardens (0.9 mi / 1.4 km)
Hyde Park (1.1 mi / 1.8 km)
Battersea Park (1.8 mi / 2.8 km)
St. James Park (2.5 mi / 3.9 km)

Transport

How to get to and around Kensington

The nearest airport is in London (LCY-London City), located 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you might consider flying into London (LHR-Heathrow), which is 11.2 mi (18.1 km) away.

If you'd prefer to travel by train, the main station is London West Brompton Station. You can get around Kensington by jumping on the metro at High Street Kensington Station, Gloucester Road Underground Station or Earl's Court Station.

Where to stay around Kensington?

Our 2020 accommodation listings offer a large selection of 4,083 holiday lettings near Kensington. From 3,347 Condos/Apartments to 635 Houses, find unique self catering accommodation for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends. The best place to stay near Kensington is on HomeAway.

What is the best area to stay when travelling to Kensington?

Whether you are travelling solo or with family and friends, here are the areas with the largest selection of holiday accommodations for a long holiday or just a weekend break in Kensington:

London City Centre: 7,015 holiday homes
Central London: 6,892 holiday homes
Fulham: 1,062 holiday homes
Nine Elms: 600 holiday homes
Earls Court: 1,766 holiday homes

For other neighbourhoods, please use our search bar to access the selection of holiday rentals available.

What are the most popular points of interest and landmarks to stay near when travelling to Kensington?

HomeAway offers a large selection of holiday accommodations near great places in Kensington. From HomeAway travellers, the most popular points of interest to stay near are:

Kensington Roof Gardens: 12,456 holiday lettings
Design Museum: 12,451 holiday lettings
Linley Sambourne House: 12,429 holiday lettings
Westbourne Grove: 12,469 holiday lettings
London (ZEP-Victoria Train Station): 12,285 holiday lettings

But there are many other points of interest around Kensington listed on HomeAway where you can find your place to stay. Please use our search bar to access the selection of holiday rentals available near the point of interest of your choice.

Can I rent Condos/Apartments in Kensington?

Yes, of course. HomeAway offers 3,347 Condos/Apartments in Kensington. Our other popular types of Kensington holiday rentals include:

Houses: 635 self catering accommodations
Studios: 3,369 self catering accommodations
Cottages: 2 self catering accommodations

But you can also enjoy a great stay in one of our other holiday rentals including Villas and more.

Can I find a holiday accommodation with pool in Kensington?

Yes, you can select your preferred holiday accommodation with pool among our 21 holiday homes with pool available in Kensington. Please use our search bar to access the selection of holiday rentals available.