To the north, Kensington is bordered by Notting Hill, to the east, by Brompton and Knightsbridge, to the south, by Chelsea and Earl's Court, and to the west, by Hammersmith and Shepherd's Bush.

The focus of the area is Kensington High Street, a busy commercial centre with many shops, typically upmarket. The street was declared London's second best shopping street in February 2005 thanks to its range and number of shops. Kensington's second activity centre is South Kensington, where a variety of small shops are clustered close to South Kensington tube station. This is also the southern end of Exhibition Road, the thoroughfare that serves the area's museums and educational institutions.

Kensington is part of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and lies within the Kensington parliamentary constituency. Prior to 1965 Kensington formed the Royal Borough of Kensington and some residents objected to the merger with Chelsea, formerly an inexpensive and bohemian borough compared with the fashionable Royal Borough.

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Nearby Attractions
Kensington Palace: Kensington Palace has been home to the Royal Family for over 300 years and was home to the Late Princess Diane More on Kensington Palace

Kensington Gardens: The Royal Gardens of Kensington are located within Hyde Park and are just minutes from Bayswater.

Royal Albert Hall: The Royal Albert Hall is one of the UKs most treasured and magical buildings, recognisable the world over. Since opening in 1871, the Hall has played host to The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan amongst others. National History Museum: The Natural History Museum is one of three large museums on Exhibition Road, South Kensington. The museum is home to life and earth science specimens comprising some 70 million items.

Nearest Tube Stations The nearest Tube Stations are High Street Kensington, Gloucester Road and South Kensington which are all on the Circle and District Lines.

Top Kensington Hotels
Regency Hotel. The Regency Hotel is a 4 Star Hotel located in South Kensington, on the elegant tree-lined street of Queens Gate situated in London City Centre. The Nearest Tube Station is South Kensington. Find our More about The Regency Hotel Kensington

The Bentley Hotel. The Bentley Hotel is a 5 Star hotel located in Kensington and is only a stroll away from Knightsbridge which is home to Harrods and Harvey Nichols. The Nearest Tube Station is Gloucester Road. Find our More about Bentley Hotel London

Hilton London Kensington. The Hilton London Kensington is a 4 Star Hotel in West Kensington. The nearest Tube Station is Holland Park. Find our More about Hilton Kensington Hotel

The Kensington Hotel. The Kensington Hotel is a 5 Star Hotel located in South Kensington. The nearest Tube Station is High Street Kensington. Find our More about Royal Garden Hotel

The Milestone Hotel. The Milestone is a 5 Star Hotel located on Kensington. The nearest Rube Station is High Street Kensington. Find our More about The Milestone Hotel

The Cranley Hotel. The Cranley Hotel is a Boutique Hotel in South Kensington. The nearest Tube Station is South Kensington.Find our More about The Cranley Hotel

Egerton House. Egerton House is a 5 Star Hotel located on Egerton Terrace just off Brompton Road. The nearest Tube Stations are South Kensington and Knightsbridge. Find our More about Egerton House Hotel

London Lodge. The London Lodge is a 4 Star Hotel located just off Earls Court Road. The Nearest Tube Station is Earls Court. Find our More about London Lodge Hotel