Where to eat

Fancy a bacon naan? For breakfast with a twist, the sumptuous flavours of local curry house, Dishoom serves up a memorable dining experience with this tasty morning treat. But if classic is more your style, you’ll find plenty of filling foodie options near to your South Kensington hotel. Whether you want to sample the family-friendly, gluten-free options at stylish pizzeria Franco Manca on Old Brompton Road or grab a juicy burger at Patty & Bun in Pergola Olympia.

If you need warming up after a day out on the chilly London streets, take a number 74 bus from your hotel in South Kensington to Muriel’s Kitchen on Pelham Street, where a big bowl of home-cooked lasagna and afternoon tea options await. And when the evening rolls around, take a quick tube journey into popular Soho for drinks, more dining options and welcoming dancefloors.

If you’d like to stay closer to the hotel, the South Kensington streets come alive at night time. And they’re not just full of fancy cocktail bars. Dirty Bones Kensington offers up fast food at affordable prices and Janet’s Bar has gained a whole host of devoted customers, thanks to their down to earth hospitality.

What to see

South Kensington isn’t short of culture, with popular museums located right on your doorstep. And there’s something for everyone to enjoy, from Dinosaurs at The Natural History Museum to the hands-on exhibitions of The Science Museum. Don’t miss the gems and trinkets hidden away in the nearby V&A Museum either.

For concert lovers, a real must-do on your London list is the famous Royal Albert Hall. Just a 20-minute walk or 10-minute bus ride away from your cosy and cheap hotel in Kensington, only the best classical music and memorable opera and ballet performances can be found inside.

If films are more your thing, not only can you take advantage of the nearby cinema on Fulham Road, but a little closer to your hotel sits the home of Alfred Hitchcock, just a short 2-minute stroll away. Officially known as The Turner House, this quaint abode is a real must-see on your South Kensington trip.

Map & Directions

Airports

The nearest airports are Heathrow, Gatwick, London City and Stansted.

From Heathrow airport: Take the London Underground Piccadilly line (towards Cockfosters) straight to Gloucester Road.

From Gatwick or Stansted airport: Take one of the railway or coach connections to Victoria. Then take the Underground on the Victoria line (towards Walthamstow Central). Change at Green Park for the Piccadilly line (towards Uxbridge or Heathrow). Get off at Gloucester Road station.

From Luton airport: Take the train to Kings Cross/St Pancras. From there take the Underground on the Piccadilly line (towards Uxbridge or Heathrow) to Gloucester Road.

Train/subway

The nearest Underground station to the hotel is Earl’s Court (Piccadilly line) and Gloucester Road (District line).

From Gloucester Road station: Exit the station and turn left onto Gloucester Road. Turn left into Cromwell Road and follow for 500 meters before turning right into Lexham Gardens.

From Earls Court: Exit the station, cross the road and head straight down Hogarth Street. At the end of the street turn right into Knaresborough Place. Cross Cromwell Road and turn left into Lexham Gardens.

At the end of the street turn left into Knaresborough place.

Cross Cromwell Road and turn left into Lexham Gardens.