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Romantic Bungalow in Notting Hill
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Guest house in Pembridge, London · 2.30 km from centre

    9.9

     

    99 reviews

    Located in the centre of London, just 1.1 km from Portobello Road Market and 1.6 km from Paddington Station, Romantic Bungalow in Notting Hill provides accommodation with garden views and free WiFi. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation offers a patio. Outdoor seating is also available at the guest house.

    The guest house is equipped with a satellite flat-screen TV. A private entrance leads guests into the guest house, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. This guest house is allergy-free and non-smoking.

    Guests can also relax in the garden.

    Royal Albert Hall is 1.9 km from Romantic Bungalow in Notting Hill, while The Serpentine is 2.5 km away. London City Airport is 20 km from the property.

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    The Thames Embrace 3 BRGarden House in Battersea
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    Apartment in Battersea, London · 2.41 km from centre

      9.5

       

      2 reviews

      Set in London, 1.3 km from Clapham Junction and 3 km from South Kensington Underground Station, The Thames Embrace 3 BRGarden House in Battersea features a restaurant. The property is located 3.5 km from Victoria and Albert Museum, 3.7 km from Natural History Museum and 3.8 km from Harrods. The property is non-smoking and is situated 3.1 km from Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC.

      With free WiFi, this apartment offers a cable TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom.

      Royal Albert Hall is 4 km from the apartment, while Victoria Train Station is 4.3 km from the property. London City Airport is 18 km away.

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      3-Bed Home - Private Parking and Fairytale Garden
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      Holiday home in Battersea, London · 2.41 km from centre

        Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, 3-Bed Home - Private Parking and Fairytale Garden is situated in London. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.3 km from Clapham Junction.

        The spacious holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

        Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

        South Kensington Underground Station is 3 km from the holiday home, while Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC is 3.1 km from the property. London City Airport is 18 km away.

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        3BR Battersea Maisonette with Garden by the Park
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        Apartment in Battersea, London · 2.11 km from centre

          8.0

           

          2 reviews

          3BR Battersea Maisonette with Garden by the Park, a property with a garden, is set in London, 2.6 km from South Kensington Underground Station, 2.7 km from Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC, as well as 3 km from Victoria and Albert Museum. The property is around 3.2 km from Natural History Museum, 3.4 km from Harrods and 3.6 km from Royal Albert Hall. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Clapham Junction is 1.6 km away.

          The apartment consists of 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is offered.

          Victoria Train Station is 4.1 km from the apartment, while Victoria Underground Station is 4.2 km from the property. London City Airport is 19 km away.

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          Notting Hill 1 Bedroom
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          Apartment in Bayswater, London · 3.04 km from centre

            Notting Hill 1 Bedroom is situated in the Westminster Borough district of London, 2.8 km from Lord's Cricket Ground, 3.1 km from The Serpentine and 3.2 km from Royal Albert Hall. It is set 1.8 km from Paddington Station and offers a lift. The property is non-smoking and is located less than 1 km from Portobello Road Market.

            With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom apartment provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

            Madame Tussauds is 3.4 km from the apartment, while Olympia Exhibition Centre is 3.7 km away. London City Airport is 20 km from the property.

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            3-bed garden flat, Notting Hill
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            Apartment in Bayswater, London · 2.98 km from centre

              Featuring garden views, 3-bed garden flat, Notting Hill provides accommodation with a balcony, around 1.6 km from Paddington Station. The property is located 2.6 km from Lord's Cricket Ground, 3 km from The Serpentine and 3.2 km from Madame Tussauds. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Portobello Road Market is less than 1 km away.

              The apartment comes with 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a bath, free toiletries and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property offers quiet street views.

              Royal Albert Hall is 3.3 km from the apartment, while Olympia Exhibition Centre is 3.8 km away. London City Airport is 19 km from the property.

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              Charming Maisonette with Workspace in Notting Hill
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              Apartment in Bayswater, London · 3.04 km from centre

                8.0

                 

                2 reviews

                Charming Maisonette with Workspace in Notting Hill is located in the Westminster Borough district of London, 1.7 km from Paddington Station, 2.7 km from Lord's Cricket Ground and 3 km from The Serpentine. The property is set 3.2 km from Royal Albert Hall, 3.3 km from Madame Tussauds and 3.7 km from Olympia Exhibition Centre. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Portobello Road Market is less than 1 km away.

                The apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is provided. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                Natural History Museum is 3.9 km from the apartment, while Harrods is 4.4 km away. London City Airport is 19 km from the property.

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                Lovely Studio with Terrace in the heart of London
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                Apartment in Bayswater, London · 2.99 km from centre

                  9.8

                   

                  5 reviews

                  Boasting garden views, Lovely Studio with Terrace in the heart of London features accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 1.6 km from Paddington Station. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation offers a balcony. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Portobello Road Market is less than 1 km away.

                  The apartment features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a toaster and a fridge. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area.

                  Lord's Cricket Ground is 2.6 km from the apartment, while The Serpentine is 3 km from the property. London City Airport is 19 km away.

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                  Off 14
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                  Apartment in Lancaster Gate, London · 2.61 km from centre

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                    In the centre of London, located within a short distance of Portobello Road Market and Paddington Station, Off 14 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a microwave and coffee machine. The property has city views and is 2.6 km from The Serpentine and 2.7 km from Lord's Cricket Ground. Royal Albert Hall is 2.9 km from the apartment and Olympia Exhibition Centre is 3.4 km away.

                    The spacious apartment with a terrace and garden views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. This apartment also offers a balcony that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                    Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

                    Natural History Museum is 3.6 km from the apartment, while South Kensington Underground Station is 4 km away. London City Airport is 19 km from the property.

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                    Bayswater Station Apartment - 16
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                    Apartment in Lancaster Gate, London · 2.40 km from centre

                      7.0

                       

                      1 review

                      In the Westminster Borough district of London, close to Portobello Road Market, Bayswater Station Apartment - 16 features free WiFi and a washing machine. The property is around 2.4 km from The Serpentine, 2.8 km from Royal Albert Hall and 2.8 km from Lord's Cricket Ground. The property is 1.2 km from Paddington Station, and within 3.8 km of the city centre.

                      The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is provided. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                      Olympia Exhibition Centre is 3.2 km from the apartment, while Natural History Museum is 3.4 km away. London City Airport is 19 km from the property.

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                      Maida Vale Apartments
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                      Apartment in Little Venice, London · 3.57 km from centre

                        8.8

                         

                        5 reviews

                        Maida Vale Apartments is situated in the Westminster Borough district of London, 1.7 km from Portobello Road Market, 2.1 km from Lord's Cricket Ground and 2 km from Paddington Station. The property is located 3.1 km from Madame Tussauds, 3.4 km from The Serpentine and 3.7 km from London Zoo. Regents Park is 4.7 km away and Natural History Museum is 4.9 km from the apartment.

                        All units at the apartment complex are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a kitchen. Featuring a private bathroom, units at the apartment complex also boast free WiFi.

                        Royal Albert Hall is 4.2 km from the apartment, while Olympia Exhibition Centre is 4.7 km from the property. London City Airport is 19 km away.

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                        Kensington Gardens Studio - 13
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                        Apartment in Lancaster Gate, London · 2.41 km from centre

                          8.2

                           

                          10 reviews

                          Kensington Gardens Studio - 13 is situated in the Westminster Borough district of London, 1.3 km from Portobello Road Market, 2.5 km from The Serpentine and 2 km from Royal Albert Hall. The property is around 2.9 km from Lord's Cricket Ground, 3.3 km from Olympia Exhibition Centre and 3.5 km from Natural History Museum. The property is 1.2 km from Paddington Station, and within 3.8 km of the city centre.

                          With free WiFi, this apartment features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                          South Kensington Underground Station is 3.8 km from the apartment, while Harrods is 3.9 km from the property. London City Airport is 19 km away.

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                          Kensington Gardens Square - 3
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                          Apartment in Lancaster Gate, London · 2.41 km from centre

                            In the Westminster Borough district of London, close to Portobello Road Market, Kensington Gardens Square - 3 has free WiFi and a washing machine. The property is situated 2.5 km from The Serpentine, 2 km from Royal Albert Hall and 2.9 km from Lord's Cricket Ground. The property is 3.8 km from the city centre and 1.2 km from Paddington Station.

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

                            For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook in your kitchenette.

                            Olympia Exhibition Centre is 3.3 km from the apartment, while Natural History Museum is 3.4 km from the property. London City Airport is 19 km away.

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                            Kensington Gardens Studio - 12
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                            Apartment in Lancaster Gate, London · 2.41 km from centre

                              In the Westminster Borough district of London, close to Portobello Road Market, Kensington Gardens Studio - 12 features free WiFi and a washing machine. The property is located 2.5 km from The Serpentine, 2 km from Royal Albert Hall and 2.9 km from Lord's Cricket Ground. The property is 3.8 km from the city centre and 1.2 km from Paddington Station.

                              The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is provided. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                              Olympia Exhibition Centre is 3.3 km from the apartment, while Natural History Museum is 3.5 km away. London City Airport is 19 km from the property.

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                              Kensington Gardens Studio - 15
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                              Apartment in Lancaster Gate, London · 2.40 km from centre

                                In the Westminster Borough district of London, close to Portobello Road Market, Kensington Gardens Studio - 15 has free WiFi and a washing machine. The property is around 2.4 km from The Serpentine, 1.9 km from Royal Albert Hall and 2.8 km from Lord's Cricket Ground. The property is 1.2 km from Paddington Station, and within 3.8 km of the city centre.

                                The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is offered.

                                Olympia Exhibition Centre is 3.3 km from the apartment, while Natural History Museum is 3.5 km from the property. London City Airport is 19 km away.

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                                Kensignton Garden Studio - 7
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                                Apartment in Lancaster Gate, London · 2.40 km from centre

                                  10.0

                                   

                                  1 review

                                  Kensignton Garden Studio - 7 is set in the Westminster Borough district of London, 1.4 km from Portobello Road Market, 2.4 km from The Serpentine and 1.9 km from Royal Albert Hall. The property is situated 2.8 km from Lord's Cricket Ground, 3.3 km from Olympia Exhibition Centre and 3.4 km from Natural History Museum. The property is 3.8 km from the city centre and 1.2 km from Paddington Station.

                                  With free WiFi, this apartment offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                                  Victoria and Albert Museum is 3.7 km from the apartment, while South Kensington Underground Station is 3.8 km from the property. London City Airport is 19 km away.

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                                  Kensington Gardens Square - 2
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                                  Apartment in Lancaster Gate, London · 2.40 km from centre

                                    8.2

                                     

                                    5 reviews

                                    In the Westminster Borough district of London, close to Portobello Road Market, Kensington Gardens Square - 2 has free WiFi and a washing machine. The property is situated 2.4 km from The Serpentine, 1.9 km from Royal Albert Hall and 2.8 km from Lord's Cricket Ground. The property is 1.2 km from Paddington Station, and within 3.8 km of the city centre.

                                    The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is offered. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                                    Olympia Exhibition Centre is 3.3 km from the apartment, while Natural History Museum is 3.5 km from the property. London City Airport is 19 km away.

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                                    Maida Vale Studio Apartments
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                                    Apartment in Little Venice, London · 3.57 km from centre

                                      10.0

                                       

                                      2 reviews

                                      Set in London, 2 km from Lord's Cricket Ground and 2 km from Paddington Station, Maida Vale Studio Apartments offers air conditioning. The property is around 3.1 km from Madame Tussauds, 3.4 km from The Serpentine and 3.7 km from London Zoo. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Portobello Road Market is 1.7 km away.

                                      The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is offered. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                                      Royal Albert Hall is 4.2 km from the apartment, while Regents Park is 4.7 km from the property. London City Airport is 19 km away.

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                                      Off 14
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                                      Apartment in Lancaster Gate, London · 2.49 km from centre

                                        Set in the centre of London, 1.2 km from Portobello Road Market and 1.3 km from Paddington Station, Off 14 offers free WiFi, a garden and air conditioning. The property features garden views and is 2.5 km from The Serpentine and 2.9 km from Royal Albert Hall. Lord's Cricket Ground is 2.9 km from the apartment and Olympia Exhibition Centre is 3.3 km away.

                                        The spacious apartment comes with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a fridge. This apartment also has a terrace that doubles up as an outdoor dining area.

                                        Natural History Museum is 3.5 km from the apartment, while South Kensington Underground Station is 3.9 km away. London City Airport is 19 km from the property.

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                                        Studio near Bayswater station
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                                        Apartment in Lancaster Gate, London · 2.43 km from centre

                                          7.9

                                           

                                          10 reviews

                                          Studio near Bayswater station is situated in the Westminster Borough district of London, 1.4 km from Portobello Road Market, 2.4 km from The Serpentine and 2 km from Royal Albert Hall. The property is set 2.8 km from Lord's Cricket Ground, 3.3 km from Olympia Exhibition Centre and 3.4 km from Natural History Museum. The property is 1.2 km from Paddington Station, and within 3.8 km of the city centre.

                                          With free WiFi, this apartment features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a toaster and fridge. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                                          Victoria and Albert Museum is 3.8 km from the apartment, while South Kensington Underground Station is 3.8 km from the property. London City Airport is 19 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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