London area of West Kensington guide

What to do and where to stay in London's West Kensington neighbourhood

Nestled between Brook Green, Hammersmith, Fulham and Shepherd's Bush, the largely residential neighbourhood of West Kensington, which includes Barons Court, consists mainly of Victorian terraced houses and boasts some impressive mansion blocks. The area is quite ethnically diverse, especially along the vibrant North End Road, fabled for its fruit and vegetable market. Landmarks include the Olympia Exhibition Centre, the Queen's Club (which hosts an annual grass court tennis tournament in the lead up to Wimbledon) and the intimate Barons Court Theatre, located in the basement of the Curtains Up pub. The band Queen once shared a flat in West Kensington, while Gandhi lived here for a year while a student. The Famous Three Kings pub, now a sports viewing Mecca for a largely antipodean crowd, was the venue of Joy Division's last London gig.

See our recommended nearby West Kensington Hotels, and Pubs.

Kensington West
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel
25 Matheson Road, W14
This family friendly hotel in West Kensington is a good choice if you’re travelling on a budget. Functional and affordable, all rooms come with en-suite facilities, ... More

 

 

The W14 Hotel London
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel
16-22 Gunterstone Road, W14
The W14 Hotel London is a 3 star budget hotel located in trendy Kensington. Spanning four beautiful Victorian town houses with original features, mixed in with ... More

 

 

NH Kensington
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
202-220 Cromwell Road, SW5
This clean, comfortable modern hotel made up of six Victorian houses is a short walk from Earls Court Tube station from where the Piccadilly line can ... More

 

 

Hotels in West Kensington

 

Colton Arms
London > Nightlife > Pubs
187 Greyhound Road, London, West Kensington, London W149SD
Utter the word "gastropub" or mumble the phrase "wine bar" inside this dinky local boozer and chances are you'll be gently shown the door and promptly ... More

 

 

The Scarsdale
London > Nightlife > Pubs
23A Edwards Square, London, West Kensington, London W8
If pubs were judged by their location and setting, The Scardale Tavern in Kensington would top many lists for this really is quaint London at its ... More

 

 

Pubs in West Kensington