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Apartment in West Kensington, London · 2.14 km from centre

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    With a stay at this apartment in London (Hammersmith and Fulham), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kensington High Street and Kensington Gardens. This apartment is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Hyde Park and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Buckingham Palace.

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    Louis Property
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    Holiday home in Bayswater, London · 2.09 km from centre

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      Louis Property is set in the Westminster Borough district of London, 500 metres from Paddington Station, 1.9 km from Oxford Street and 1.9 km from Royal Albert Hall. The property is situated 2 km from Madame Tussauds, 2.4 km from Victoria and Albert Museum and 2.5 km from Lord's Cricket Ground. The property is 1.6 km from The Serpentine, and within 2.5 km of the city centre.

      The holiday home is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchenette, and 1 bathroom. The accommodation is non-smoking.

      Harrods is 2.6 km from the holiday home, while Oxford Circus is 2.7 km from the property. London City Airport is 17 km away.

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      Incredible Location In Central London
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      Apartment in West Kensington, London · 2.27 km from centre

        Located in London (Hammersmith and Fulham), this apartment is within a 15-minute walk of Kensington High Street and Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre. This apartment is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Natural History Museum and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Westfield London Shopping Centre.

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        Luxury Central 2BR, BPS, 1,5mi to Buckigham Palace
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        Apartment in Battersea, London · 2.40 km from centre

          Luxury Central 2BR, BPS, 1,5mi to Buckigham Palace is situated in the Wandsworth district of London, 3.8 km from Westminster Abbey, 3.8 km from Victoria Underground Station and 4.2 km from Houses of Parliament. The property is set 4.2 km from Churchill War Rooms, 4.4 km from South Kensington Underground Station and 4.5 km from Buckingham Palace. The property is 3.7 km from Victoria Train Station, and within 2.9 km of the city centre.

          The accommodation is non-smoking.

          Harrods is 4.7 km from the apartment, while St James's Park is 4.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 17 km from Luxury Central 2BR, BPS, 1,5mi to Buckigham Palace.

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          Pristine Apartment in Battersea by 53 Degrees Property, Ideal for Long Term Stays!
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          Apartment in Nine Elms, London · 2.40 km from centre

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            Located in London, 2.8 km from Victoria Underground Station and 2.9 km from South Kensington Underground Station, Pristine Apartment in Battersea by 53 Degrees Property, Ideal for Long Term Stays! offers a terrace and air conditioning. It is situated 3 km from Buckingham Palace and provides a lift. The property is 2.7 km from Victoria Train Station, and within 2.9 km of the city centre.

            The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. This apartment is non-smoking and soundproof.

            Victoria and Albert Museum is 3.1 km from the apartment, while Harrods is 3.2 km away. London City Airport is 17 km from the property.

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            3BR Penthouse by the River- Battersea Power Station
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            Apartment in Battersea, London · 2.35 km from centre

              3BR Penthouse by the River- Battersea Power Station is situated in the Wandsworth district of London, 3.9 km from Westminster Abbey, 3.9 km from Victoria Underground Station and 4.2 km from Houses of Parliament. Boasting a lift, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property is 3.8 km from Victoria Train Station, and within 2.9 km of the city centre.

              The apartment also includes 3 bathrooms. The accommodation is non-smoking.

              Churchill War Rooms is 4.3 km from the apartment, while South Kensington Underground Station is 4.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 17 km from 3BR Penthouse by the River- Battersea Power Station.

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              Spacious and Modern 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chelsea
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              Apartment in Belgravia, London · 1.85 km from centre

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                Spacious and Modern 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chelsea is situated in the Westminster Borough district of London, 1.8 km from Buckingham Palace, 2.2 km from South Kensington Underground Station and 2.4 km from St James's Park. It is set 1.2 km from Victoria Underground Station and offers a lift. The property is 2.4 km from the city centre and 1.1 km from Victoria Train Station.

                The apartment is fitted with 1 bedroom, a TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a fridge and a stovetop. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                Westminster Abbey is 2.4 km from the apartment, while Victoria and Albert Museum is 2.8 km away. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 18 km from Spacious and Modern 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chelsea.

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                Elizabeth's Place - London's Hidden Gem
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                Apartment in City of Westminster, London · 3.36 km from centre

                  7.8

                   

                  17 reviews

                  Elizabeth's Place - London's Hidden Gem is situated in the Westminster Borough district of London, 1.2 km from Paddington Station, 1.9 km from Madame Tussauds and 2.6 km from London Zoo. The property is around 2.7 km from The Serpentine, 2.8 km from Regents Park and 2.9 km from Oxford Street. The property is non-smoking and is set 700 metres from Lord's Cricket Ground.

                  The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, a living room with a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a bath.

                  Portobello Road Market is 3.1 km from the apartment, while Royal Albert Hall is 3.7 km away. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 19 km from Elizabeth's Place - London's Hidden Gem.

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                  2 Bed flat Hyde Park / Marble Arch
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                  Apartment in London City Centre, London · 2.09 km from centre

                    Situated 800 metres from Paddington Station and 1.5 km from The Serpentine, 2 Bed flat Hyde Park / Marble Arch offers accommodation right in the heart of London. This apartment is 2.5 km from Lord's Cricket Ground and 2.5 km from Victoria and Albert Museum.

                    Popular points of interest near the apartment include Oxford Street, Madame Tussauds and Royal Albert Hall. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 19 km from 2 Bed flat Hyde Park / Marble Arch.

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                    Fulham Tranquil 2BD King Bed Home w/ Parking & Gdn
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                    Vacation home in Munster, London · 2.88 km from centre

                      With a stay at this holiday home in London (Hammersmith and Fulham), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Thames River and Stamford Bridge Stadium. This holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Kensington High Street and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Hyde Park.

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                      Comfy 2-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony
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                      Apartment in Belgravia, London · 1.61 km from centre

                        Comfy 2-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony is located in the Westminster Borough district of London, 1.4 km from Buckingham Palace, 1.5 km from Harrods and 1.9 km from Victoria and Albert Museum. It is set less than 1 km from Victoria Underground Station and offers a lift. The property is 2 km from the city centre and less than 1 km from Victoria Train Station.

                        The spacious apartment has 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a shower, a hair dryer and a washing machine. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                        Popular points of interest near the apartment include South Kensington Underground Station, St James's Park and The Serpentine. London City Airport is 17 km from the property.

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                        Belgravia Living
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                        Apartment in Belgravia, London · 1.61 km from centre

                          7.1

                           

                          237 reviews

                          Belgravia Living is set in the Westminster Borough district of London, less than 1 km from Victoria Underground Station, a 16-minute walk from Buckingham Palace and 1.5 km from Harrods. The property is situated 2.5 km from Westminster Abbey, 3.1 km from Natural History Museum and 2 km from The Serpentine. The property is 2 km from the city centre and less than 1 km from Victoria Train Station.

                          There is a fully equipped kitchen and a private bathroom. The units will provide guests with a dishwasher.

                          Popular points of interest near the apartment include South Kensington Underground Station, St James's Park and Victoria and Albert Museum. London City Airport is 16 km away.

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                          10 Curzon Street Apartments by Mansley
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                          Apartment in Mayfair, London · 2.41 km from centre

                            8.2

                             

                            55 reviews

                            With a stay at 10 Curzon Street Apartments by Mansley, you'll be centrally located in London, just a 3-minute walk from Piccadilly and 7 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. This apartment is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Buckingham Palace and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Oxford Street.

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                            3 Bed 2 Bathroom Spacious Paddington
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                            Apartment in Bayswater, London · 2.49 km from centre

                              10.0

                               

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                              Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, 3 Bed 2 Bathroom Spacious Paddington is set in London. It is located 2 km from The Serpentine and offers a lift. The property is 600 metres from Paddington Station, and within 2.6 km of the city centre.

                              The spacious apartment with a terrace and inner courtyard views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area.

                              Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

                              Madame Tussauds is 1.5 km from the apartment, while Lord's Cricket Ground is 1.9 km from the property. London City Airport is 17 km away.

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                              Contemporary Edgware Retreat 1BR #02 ED 2
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                              Apartment in City of Westminster, London · 3.23 km from centre

                                Contemporary Edgware Retreat 1BR #02 ED 2 is set in the Westminster Borough district of London, less than 1 km from Lord's Cricket Ground, a 14-minute walk from Paddington Station and 1.7 km from Madame Tussauds. This apartment is 2.6 km from Oxford Street and 2.8 km from London Zoo.

                                The Serpentine is 2.5 km from the apartment, while Regents Park is 2.5 km away. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 18 km from Contemporary Edgware Retreat 1BR #02 ED 2.

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                                Londubai
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                                Apartment in Little Venice, London · 3.12 km from centre

                                  Situated 1 km from Lord's Cricket Ground and 1.1 km from Paddington Station in London, Londubai offers accommodation with a kitchen. The property is set 1.5 km from Madame Tussauds, 2.3 km from Regents Park and 2.4 km from The Serpentine. London Zoo is 2.7 km from the apartment and Portobello Road Market is 3 km away.

                                  Offering 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, this recently renovated apartment has a flat-screen TV. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                                  Royal Albert Hall is 3.1 km from the apartment, while Oxford Circus is 3.2 km from the property. London City Airport is 18 km away.

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                                  Luxe Stays Putney & Stamford
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                                  Apartment in Town, London · 3.35 km from centre

                                    With a stay at this apartment in London (Hammersmith and Fulham), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Thames River and 7 minutes from Kensington High Street. This apartment is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Hyde Park and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Buckingham Palace.

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                                    Knightsbridge, Hyde Park- SW1
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                                    Apartment in Knightsbridge, London · 1.50 km from centre

                                      Knightsbridge, Hyde Park- SW1 is situated in the Westminster Borough district of London, 600 metres from Harrods, 1.3 km from Victoria and Albert Museum and 700 metres from The Serpentine. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 1.3 km from Buckingham Palace, 1.6 km from Victoria Train Station and 1.5 km from Victoria Underground Station. The property is 1.7 km from the city centre and 1.4 km from Royal Albert Hall.

                                      The accommodation is non-smoking.

                                      Popular points of interest near the apartment include South Kensington Underground Station, Natural History Museum and St James's Park. London City Airport is 18 km from the property.

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                                      Haven land Hotel
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                                      Guest house in Bayswater, London · 2.30 km from centre

                                        Offering city views, Haven land Hotel is an accommodation located in London, 1.8 km from The Serpentine and 1.7 km from Oxford Street. The property is around 1.7 km from Madame Tussauds, 2.2 km from Lord's Cricket Ground and 1.9 km from Oxford Circus. The property is 2.3 km from the city centre and less than 1 km from Paddington Station.

                                        The spacious guest house is equipped with a flat-screen TV. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom.

                                        Royal Albert Hall is 2.4 km from the guest house, while Victoria and Albert Museum is 2.8 km away. London City Airport is 17 km from the property.

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                                        Cosy Studio Flat in Central London
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                                        Apartment in Marylebone, London · 3.06 km from centre

                                          Cosy Studio Flat in Central London is set in the Westminster Borough district of London, 1.4 km from Madame Tussauds, 1.1 km from Paddington Station and 2.3 km from The Serpentine. The property is located 2 km from Regents Park, 2.9 km from London Zoo and 2.9 km from Portobello Road Market. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.2 km from Lord's Cricket Ground.

                                          The apartment features 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment.

                                          Royal Albert Hall is 3.1 km from Cosy Studio Flat in Central London, while Oxford Circus is 3.2 km from the property. London City Airport is 17 km away.

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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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