Kensington High Street

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This affluent area is home to some of London’s most exclusive shops, as well as a regal palace and gardens.

Kensington High Street is a wealthy and eclectic avenue in London’s West End area. It is known for its range of designer boutiques and upmarket department stores. Learn about royalty, admire the architecture of Kensington Palace and relax in its picturesque gardens.

Discover the history of the famous shopping avenue, which began in the 19th century with three large department stores. The street is also known for its affiliation with the British music industry, with the offices of several labels located here.

Stroll down this fabulous shopping street and admire the shops’ elegant window displays. The street is home to an ever-changing line-up of upscale designers and budget warehouses. Survey the array of international brands, including American Apparel, Zara and Massimo Dutti. Look for deals on clothes, jewelry, souvenirs and beauty products.

Enjoy a meal at one of the many excellent restaurants lining the street. Find choices ranging from noodle bars to pancake restaurants. Walk down the side streets leading off the main boulevard to find even more shops and restaurants.

Visit Kensington Palace for a tour of its elegant chambers. Marvel at the fascinating mural depicting members of George I’s court. The mural decorates the walls of the King’s Staircase. See if you can spot the mural’s artist, William Kent, who included a depiction of himself in the mural holding an artist’s palette.

Continue through Kensington Palace to see the impressive artworks of the King’s Gallery and the grand Georgian chambers of the King’s State Apartments. Stop by the Victoria Revealed exhibition to learn about Britain’s second-longest reigning monarch.

Make your way through the Palace Gardens, which contain the classic ornamental Sunken Garden and the vast Formal Gardens. Walk along the beautiful Cradle Walk for lovely viewpoints over the Sunken Garden.

Kensington High Street is in the western part of London. Get here by riding the London Underground or the bus.

Spend a day shopping at Kensington High Street’s delightful shops and save time for a visit to iconic Kensington Palace.

Top 10 Hotels Near Kensington High Street

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
4 out of 5
Scarsdale Place, Kensington, London, England, W8 5SY
The price is S$180 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
S$180
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7/10 Good! (1,681 reviews)
Business trip
"The location is good. And the service is excellent. However, the air conditioner of the room (780) is noisy. And I am worried for the functioning of its filer which may possibly spread germs."

Reviewed on 26 May,2023

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Royal Garden Hotel
Royal Garden Hotel
5 out of 5
2-24 Kensington High Street, London, England, W8 4PT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$406 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
S$406
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
Best hotel
"Best hotel we’ve ever stayed at."

Reviewed on 28 May,2023

Royal Garden Hotel
Park International Hotel
Park International Hotel
4 out of 5
117 - 129 Cromwell Road, London, England, SW7 4DS
The price is S$249 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
S$249
per night
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
"The property was clean( my #1 concern when traveling). But dated. Definitely could use a face lift, new carpet etc but was clean. Free breakfast was a plus and was close to transportation."

Reviewed on 26 May,2023

Park International Hotel
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Point A Kensington Olympia
Point A Kensington Olympia
3.5 out of 5
42-48 West Cromwell Road, London, England, SW5 9QL
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Royal Garden Hotel
Royal Garden Hotel
5 out of 5
2-24 Kensington High Street, London, England, W8 4PT
Royal Garden Hotel
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
4 out of 5
Scarsdale Place, Kensington, London, England, W8 5SY
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Park International Hotel
Park International Hotel
4 out of 5
117 - 129 Cromwell Road, London, England, SW7 4DS
Park International Hotel
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street, London, England, W1D 7DH
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Wrights Lane, Kensington, London, England, W8 5SP
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel
Heeton Concept Hotel Kensington
Heeton Concept Hotel Kensington
3 out of 5
15-25 Hogarth Road, London, England, SW5 0QJ
Heeton Concept Hotel Kensington
The Resident Kensington
The Resident Kensington
4 out of 5
25 Courtfield Gardens, London, England, SW5 OPG
The Resident Kensington
Central Park Hotel
Central Park Hotel
3 out of 5
49/67 Queensborough Terrace, London, England, W2 3SS
Central Park Hotel
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