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Hub By Premier Inn London Paddington - Paddington Station
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Hotel in Paddington, London · 2.41 km from centre

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    Located in London (London City Centre), Hub By Premier Inn London Paddington - Paddington Station is within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Marble Arch and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Oxford Street.

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    Park Grand Hyde Park
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    Hotel in Bayswater, London · 2.45 km from centre

      7.4

       

      1,000 reviews

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      A stay at Park Grand Hyde Park places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Marble Arch and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Oxford Street.

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      London Grand
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      Bed and breakfast in Soho, London · 3.17 km from centre

        8.2

         

        18 reviews

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        In the heart of London, London Grand offers rooms with free WiFi. It is set 500 metres from Sondheim Theatre and provides luggage storage space. The bed and breakfast features family rooms.

        The units in the bed and breakfast are equipped with a kettle. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

        There is a coffee shop on-site.

        Popular points of interest near the bed and breakfast include Piccadilly Circus, Piccadilly Theatre and Prince of Wales Theatre. London City Airport is 15 km away.

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        St Christopher's Inn, Hammersmith - Hostel
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        Hostel in Hammersmith, London · 3.44 km from centre

          7.0

           

          230 reviews

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          A stay at St Christopher's Inn, Hammersmith - Hostel places you in the heart of London, within a 15-minute walk of Thames River and Kensington High Street. This hostel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Hyde Park and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Buckingham Palace.

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          Seymour Hotel
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          Hotel in Paddington, London · 2.46 km from centre

            5.6

             

            537 reviews

            A stay at Seymour Hotel places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Marble Arch and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Oxford Street.

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            Euro Hotel Hammersmith
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            Hotel in Addison, London · 3.36 km from centre

              6.4

               

              647 reviews

              With a stay at Euro Hotel Hammersmith in London (Hammersmith and Fulham), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Westfield London Shopping Centre and Kensington High Street. This hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Hyde Park and 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Marble Arch.

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              The Craven Hotel
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              Hotel in Lancaster Gate, London · 2.11 km from centre

                5.0

                 

                471 reviews

                A stay at The Craven Hotel places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Marble Arch and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Oxford Street.

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                Queens Park Premier London Hyde Park
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                Hotel in Lancaster Gate, London · 2.09 km from centre

                  7.6

                   

                  8 reviews

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                  With a stay at Queens Park Premier London Hyde Park, you'll be centrally located in London, just a 3-minute walk from Kensington Gardens and 12 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Kensington Palace and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Kensington High Street.

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                  Garden View Hotel
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                  Hotel in Earl's Court, London · 1.56 km from centre

                    7.4

                     

                    1,913 reviews

                    Located in a garden square in London’s fashionable Kensington, the Garden View Hotel is 50 metres from Earl's Court. It offers comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception.

                    The non-smoking rooms at the hotel have wooden flooring and feature private bathrooms with a shower. Rooms include a hairdryer, safe, tea/coffee-making facilities and Freeview TV.

                    Breakfast bags are prepared each morning for guests who have booked breakfast. The hotel has multi-lingual staff that can assist guests with transport arrangements and tickets for sightseeing tours.

                    Fantastic shopping is available on Kensington High Street, which is a 15-minute walk away, whilst Knightsbridge and Harrods are 2 stops on the Tube. The Natural History Museum, Science Museum and V&A are also 2 stops on the Tube.There is a bus stop around the corner and the Earl's Court Tube Station is 200 metres from the hotel.

                    we are cleaning the rooms daily.

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                    Upper Berkeley Hotel
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                    Hotel in Marylebone, London · 2.54 km from centre

                      With a stay at Upper Berkeley Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London, just a 4-minute walk from Marble Arch and 5 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Oxford Street and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Marylebone High Street.

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                      art'otel London Battersea Power Station powered by Radisson Hotels
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                      Hotel in Nine Elms, London · 2.54 km from centre

                        9.0

                         

                        438 reviews

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                        With a stay at art'otel London Battersea Power Station powered by Radisson Hotels in London (London City Centre), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Battersea Power Station and 8 minutes from Big Ben. This luxury hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from London Eye and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Buckingham Palace.

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                        Comfotel BLU
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                        Hotel in Addison, London · 3.33 km from centre

                          6.2

                           

                          519 reviews

                          Located in London (Hammersmith and Fulham), Comfotel BLU is within a 15-minute walk of Kensington High Street and Westfield London Shopping Centre. This hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Hyde Park and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Marble Arch.

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                          Rafayel Hotel & Spa
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                          Hotel in Battersea, London · 2.66 km from centre

                            7.9

                             

                            3,314 reviews

                            Breakfast available

                            On the riverfront, this eco-friendly 5-star boutique hotel has a spa, 2 restaurants and a bar with river views. Clapham Junction Tube station is just a 10-minute walk away.

                            Hotel Rafayel’s luxurious designer rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, spacious private bathrooms and state-of-the-art entertainment systems. Some rooms feature specially designed Jet Lag recovery lighting technology. Upon request, rooms with a spa bath or partial river view may be available.

                            Leisure facilities include a sauna, a steam room, and a range of spa treatments.

                            The Banyan on the Thames Restaurant serves an extensive grill-based menu. The Rafayel’s stylish riverside bar offers freshly mixed cocktails and a light bar menu.

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                            Heart of Soho
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                            Apartment in Soho, London · 3.46 km from centre

                              8.9

                               

                              56 reviews

                              In the Westminster Borough district of London, close to Sondheim Theatre, Heart of Soho has free WiFi and a washing machine. The property features city views and is 600 metres from Carnaby Street and 500 metres from Oxford Street. The property is 300 metres from Prince Edward Theatre, and within 500 metres of the city centre.

                              This apartment is fitted with 1 bedroom, a kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                              Popular points of interest near the apartment include Leicester Square Underground Station, Arts Theatre and Prince of Wales Theatre. London City Airport is 14 km from the property.

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                              Somerset Hotel Baker Street London
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                              Hotel in Marylebone, London · 3.40 km from centre

                                4.6

                                 

                                903 reviews

                                With a stay at Somerset Hotel Baker Street London in London (London City Centre), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Regent's Park and 13 minutes by foot from Marylebone High Street. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Marble Arch and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Oxford Street.

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                                Opulence Boutique Hotel
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                                Guesthouse in Marylebone, London · 2.90 km from centre

                                  4.8

                                   

                                  628 reviews

                                  A stay at Opulence Boutique Hotel places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute walk of Marble Arch and Hyde Park. This boutique guest house is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Oxford Street and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Marylebone High Street.

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                                  Riu Plaza London Victoria
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                                  Hotel in Pimlico, London · 2.27 km from centre

                                    8.6

                                     

                                    14,264 reviews

                                    Featuring a fitness centre, a restaurant as well as a bar, Riu Plaza London Victoria is located in the centre of London, 300 metres from Victoria Train Station. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 300 metres from Victoria Underground Station.

                                    The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All units include a wardrobe.

                                    Riu Plaza London Victoria offers a buffet or continental breakfast.

                                    Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. London City Airport is 17 km away.

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                                    Sheriff Hotel
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                                    Hotel in Pimlico, London · 2.09 km from centre

                                      5.8

                                       

                                      2,087 reviews

                                      Sheriff Hotel is a family-run B&B located within a 5-minute walk of Victoria coach and Tube stations. Sheriff Hotel offers en suite rooms with 26-inch LCD TVs and free Wi-Fi.

                                      All rooms are equipped with pocket spring beds and powerful Grohe shower systems. Other bathroom features include heated towel rails, demisting mirror lights and free toiletries. There are tea and coffee making facilities in every room.

                                      Sheriff Hotel is situated 25 minutes’ walk from the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. Tate Britain can be reached with a 20-minute walk.

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                                      Magic Stay Rooms
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                                      Hotel in Paddington, London · 2.40 km from centre

                                        6.4

                                         

                                        192 reviews

                                        Featuring 3-star accommodation, Magic Stay Rooms is situated in London, 1.9 km from The Serpentine and 1.6 km from Madame Tussauds. The property is around 2.1 km from Lord's Cricket Ground, 1.9 km from Royal Albert Hall and 2.8 km from Portobello Road Market. The property is 2.8 km from the city centre and 400 metres from Paddington Station.

                                        The rooms include a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

                                        Victoria and Albert Museum is 2.8 km from the hotel, while Harrods is 3 km from the property. London City Airport is 17 km away.

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                                        Vegas Hotel
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                                        Hotel in Pimlico, London · 2.20 km from centre

                                          5.2

                                           

                                          1,253 reviews

                                          Located less than 10 minutes’ walk from Victoria Station, the Vegas Hotel is an elegant Victorian building that offers modern rooms just 1 mile from Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and London Eye. Oxford Street’s shops are just a 5-minute tube journey from this hotel.

                                          Now fully renovated, all rooms have been stylishly decorated and feature a flat-screen TV, a radio and a hairdryer are included in each colourful room. Some rooms have private bathroom facilities.

                                          The hotel has a 24-hour reception desk. Free super-fast fibre broadband is available.

                                          Victoria’s main shopping centre, with restaurants and bars, can be reached after a 5-minute walk. Buckingham Palace and its gardens are just 1-mile away. The Science Museum and Hyde Park are within 2 miles of the Vegas Hotel.

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                                          Find out more about South Kensington

                                          South Kensington is effortlessly elegant without feeling overly formal, thanks to its ability to blend leafy squares with stylish cafés and world-renowned museums. Set just west of central London, the SW7 postcode gently hums with culture, coffee stops and hidden gardens to create a welcoming atmosphere away from the city's busier areas.

                                          The neighbourhood's charm comes from its laid-back pace and refined details, whether you’re browsing independent bookshops, relaxing in boutique cafés or exploring quiet, tree-lined streets. Staying in South Kensington places you comfortably close to the heart of London, but at your own relaxed rhythm.

                                          Where to stay in South Kensington

                                          You have plenty of options when it comes to hotels in South Kensington. They range from smart, budget-friendly options to beautifully polished boutique stays. Many cheap hotels still offer plenty of charm and are just a stroll away from iconic attractions, perfect for exploring at your own pace

                                          If comfort and character are your priorities, the neighbourhood’s selection of boutique hotels hits the spot. Think tasteful rooms with personalised service and inviting lounge spaces ideal for unwinding after busy days. South Kensington’s hotels offer a dash of luxury, often housed in handsome Victorian buildings overlooking quiet squares or tucked along elegant side streets.

                                          Top things to do in South Kensington

                                          • Wander through Exhibition Road’s museums. From dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum to cutting-edge design at the V&A, it’s a cultural hotspot all within a short walk.
                                          • Visit Hyde Park. It’s one of the world’s most famous green spaces and is ideal for quiet walks, picnics by the Serpentine or simply people-watching.
                                          • Stroll the immaculate Kensington Palace Gardens. They offer quiet charm alongside glimpses of royal life.
                                          • Spend an evening at the Royal Albert Hall. Whether it's for a classical concert or contemporary gig, evenings here feel special. And the stunning architecture is chef’s kiss.
                                          • Explore Brompton Food Market for gourmet delights. Pick up artisan cheeses, fresh pastries or enjoy lunch in their cosy garden, a favourite local spot perfect for food lovers.

                                          Insider tips for hotels in South Kensington

                                          • Stay slightly off the main roads around Gloucester Road or Cromwell Road. You’ll get a quiet night's sleep yet still be within easy walking distance to tube stations and attractions.
                                          • Many hotels offer discounted tickets or early entrance to local museums and galleries. Make sure to ask reception for insider perks.
                                          • Look for local markets like the South Kensington Farmers’ Market, on Bute Street, for tasty street snacks and gourmet treats.
                                          • Evening strolls around Thurloe Square or Onslow Gardens reveal the quieter, elegant side of South Kensington, often overlooked by visitors.
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