Accommodation

You'll probably find the cheapest deals for accommodation in Kensington and Chelsea, and elsewhere in London, on one of the numerous accommodation portal websites - some are general travel websites, such as Expedia; others offer only accommodation, such as TotalStay; whilst others still are specific to London, such as VisitLondonOffers.com . You may also be able to find some great deals directly from hotels' websites. They very often offer special deals for Internet bookings.

Cheaper accommodation can be found in hostels, as well as in university halls of residence, which are mainly let out mainly during the summer (although sometimes during other times of year as well).

Price Range Key
(correct as of summer 2008)
We've listed a variety of different accommodation types here, for a variety of different budgets. We've also provided a key to help you:
£ = up to £50 per person per night
££ = up to £100 pppn
£££ = up to £150 pppn
££££ = up to £200 pppn
£££££ = over £250 pppn   

Youth Hostels
Earl's Court YHA
38 Bolton Gardens, SW5 0AQ
Underground: Earl's Court
Price Range: £
Completely refurbished in 2006, this is a Victorian House with dormitory style accommodation of 4-10 beds. Shared bathrooms. Self-catering kitchen and Internet facilities available. There is also a garden where barbeques are organised in the summer.

Holland House YHA
Holland Walk, W8 7QU
Underground: High Street Kensington or Holland Park
Price Range: £
This is one of the nicest YHA hostels in London, part of which used to be a Jacobean mansion (!), this one is also located inside one of the best parks in London. Breakfast, lunch and dinner meals on offer, self-catering kitchen and laundry facilities available. Very popular with school groups from the continent, book early to secure accommodation.

University Accommodation
Imperial College of Science and Technology
Underground: South Kensington or Gloucester Road
Price Range: £-££
First class position near the major South Kensington museums, lmperial College's accommodation is the university halls where students live during term time - hence, these rooms are available during summer only. Both short term and long term stays (over 2 weeks) available - so, perfect if you require a cheaper option for a longer term stay in the Kensington & Chelsea area. Sports centre facilities (pool, squash courts, fitness centres) are on site at some of the halls.

Apartments
Astons Apartments
31 Rosary Gardens, SW7 4NH
Underground: South Kensington
Price Range: ££-£££
Good value serviced apartments in Kensington, which range in size for 1 to 4 people.

Citadines Aparthotel South Kensington
35A Gloucester Road, SW7 4PL
Underground: Gloucester Road
Price Range: ££-£££
Located in the quieter, upper section of Gloucester Road - and therefore within easy walking distance of Kensington High Street and Kensington Gardens - these apartments are suitable for either 2 or 4 people.

JSK Locations
various locations
Price Range: £££-£££££
Offer a wide range of luxury serviced apartments in Kensington and Chelsea, and throughout central London.

Hotels
Annandale House Hotel
39 Sloane Gardens, SW1W 8EB
Underground: Sloane Square
Price Range: ££
Situated in a leafy Chelsea road, near the very trendy, shopaholic's heaven that is King's Road, the hotel is also perfectly located for Knightsbridge. All rooms are en-suite and have a TV, phone and hair dryer.

Copthorne Tara Hotel
Scarsdale Place, W8 5SR
Underground: High Street Kensington
Price Range: ££-£££
In a quiet corner of Kensington - though within easy walking distance of the Underground station and the shops of Kensington High Street - this stylish hotel is very popular with London visitors.

Curzon House Hotel
58 Courtfield Gardens, SW5
Underground: Gloucester Road
Price Range: £
Well-kept and friendly. Singles, doubles, triples and quads all available. Use of kitchen available, the hotel also offers free Wi-Fi.

EasyHotel South Kensington
14 Lexham Gardens, W8 5JE
Underground: Gloucester Road
Price Range: £-££
Located in a quiet residential street - though moments from the hustle & bustle of Gloucester Road - this hotel is from the Easyjet brand. The hotel's rooms are small and basic but modern, and have all the essentials you need, including private shower. Optional extras - such as TV and housekeeping - available at an extra charge. Book as far in advance as possible for the lowest rates. There is also an EasyHotel Earls Court just down the road as well.

The Gainsborough
7-11 Queensberry Place SW7
Underground: South Kensington
Price Range: £££
A wonderfully elegant small hotel in South Kensington, with nicely decorated rooms and carefully chosen furniture.

Gate Hotel
6 Portobello Road W11 3DG
Underground: Notting Hill Gate
Price Range: ££
A converted town house, this is a very pretty hotel situated in a particularly lively area of Notting Hill. Excellent location, you couldn't be closer to Portobello Market! All rooms have an ensuite shower room.

Hilton London Kensington Hotel
179-199 Holland Park Avenue, W11 4UL
Underground: Holland Park
Price Range: ££-£££
On the western tip of Kensington & Chelsea, this smart hotel is in leafy Holland Park but also just a stone's throw from Shepherd's Bush and the huge Westfield Shopping Centre there. Good road connections too.

Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum Hotel
97 Cromwell Road, SW7 4DN
Underground: Gloucester Road
Price Range: ££-£££
A well placed hotel in Kensington near many of London's local attractions. The Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum is the perfect destination for both business travel and holidays in England's capital city.

Maranton House Hotel
14 Barkston Gardens SW5
Underground: Earls Court
Price Range: £-££
Close to several other hotels around a quiet garden square. There are 16 rooms, all with private bathroom. You will need to pay extra for breakfast, or you could make your way to one of the local Earls Court cafes which will cater for your needs! Check out the website for special promotional rates.

Merlyn Court Hotel
2 Barkston Gardens SW5
Underground: Earl's Court
Price Range: £-££
Established in 1947, this very popular, family run bed and breakfast hotel in a quiet area and close to public transport. English breakfast is included in the price. Rooms with and without bathroom facilities. Singles, doubles, triples and quads all available.

No11 London
11 Cadogan Gardens, SW3 2JR
Underground: Sloane Square
Price Range: ££££-£££££
A luxury and very plush hotel in Chelsea in beautiful red-brick buildings, there are private apartments available in addition to hotel rooms.

The Parkcity
8-30 Lexham Gardens, W8 5JE
Underground: Gloucester Road/High Street Kensington
Price Range: ££-£££
This elegant hotel is popular with visitors and comes highly recommended. There's also on onsite restaurant and piano bar for your to enjoy, as well as tranquil private gardens.

Royal Garden Hotel
2-24 Kensington High Street, W8 4PT
Underground: High Street Kensington
Price Range: £££-££££
Overlooking the beautiful Kensington Gardens and Kensington Palace, this stylish five star hotel is amongst the best in the borough.

Seraphine Hotel
7-9 Kensington High Street, W8 5NP
Undeground: High Street Kensington
Price Range: ££-£££
Funky and modern hotel located on the eastern end of Kensington High Street, so quieter and closer to the park!

Vicarage Hotel
10 Vicarage Gate W8 4AG
Underground: High St. Kensington
Price Range: £ - ££
Family-run hotel in a beautiful Victorian house. Singles, doubles, triples and quads all available, all with or without private bath facilities. Read the great reviews of the hotel on the website guestbook!