Hotels near South Kensington Tube Station, London
Staying near South Kensington Tube Station puts the train on your doorstep, which saves time every day. Station areas are convenient but can be busy and noisy at night, so check what guests say about noise, and which exit the hotel is near.
Staylist lists 20 hotels within 800 m of South Kensington Tube Station, 8 of them within about 400 m, a five-minute walk. A typical one costs about $385 a night, more than the $269 of a typical hotel across London. Below: our picks, including the closest hotel, then every hotel ranked by guest rating with its distance.
More about hotels near South Kensington Tube Station
Hotels near South Kensington Tube Station: the closest on Staylist is Cheval Harrington Court at South Kensington (120 m); the best-rated within 800 m is Egerton House (AI score 9.2, about $561 a night). Staylist lists 20 hotels within 800 m of South Kensington Tube Station in London, ranked by score; 4 are within 300 m (straight-line distance, not walking time). Across the 20 with a previously observed price, typical nightly rates run from about $246 to $561 (median $373). The highest-ranked is Egerton House. The closest listed hotel is Cheval Harrington Court at South Kensington, 120 m away. Distances are measured in a straight line from the station.
Short on time? Our picks
Compare these 4 side by side- Best value · under $150Queensberry Place by Stayo$142 a night
- Best mid-range · $150–$300The Ampersand Hotel$244 a night
- Best upscale · $300+Egerton HouseOur top pick overall$561 a night
- Closest to the stationCheval Harrington Court at South Kensington120 m away$715 a night
Best value (under $150): Queensberry Place by Stayo (guest rating 7.5 from 98 reviews, about $142 a night). Best mid-range ($150–$300): The Ampersand Hotel (guest rating 9.3 from 106 reviews, about $244 a night). Best upscale ($300+): Egerton House (guest rating 9.6 from 85 reviews, about $561 a night, our top pick overall). Closest to the station: Cheval Harrington Court at South Kensington (guest rating 9.5 from 138 reviews, about $715 a night, 120 m away).
Best-rated hotels near South Kensington Tube Station
Every budget in turn: the best-rated under $150, from $150 to $300, and over $300, then the next of each.
- 17.5Queensberry Place by Stayo4-star · 370 m from stationfrom $142 / night
- 29.3The Ampersand Hotel5-star · 120 m from station$244 / night
- 39.6Egerton House5-star · 730 m from station$561 / night
- 49.2The Rembrandt4-star · 380 m from station$268 / night
- 59.8Cheval Gloucester Park5-star · 800 m from station$827 / night
- 68.8The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington4-star · 630 m from station$216 / night
- 79.5Cheval Harrington Court at South Kensington4-star · 120 m from station$715 / night
- 88.3100 Queen’s Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton5-star · 440 m from station$225 / night
- 99.3Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels4-star · 220 m from station$400 / night
- 108.1Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington4-star · 710 m from station$246 / night
- 119.0The Pelham London - Starhotels Collezione5-star · 120 m from station$670 / night
- 128.8The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione5-star · 670 m from station$723 / night
- 139.1The Adria5-star · 360 m from station$1,001 / night
- 149.2Fraser Suites Queens Gate4-star · 580 m from station$399 / night
- 158.4The Other House South Kensington4-star · 650 m from station$373 / night
- 168.4Sydney House Chelsea4-star · 370 m from station$369 / night
- 178.3Numa London Chelsea Green3-star · 580 m from station$385 / night
- 188.2Bentley London5-star · 740 m from station$516 / night
- 198.3Millennium Hotel and Conference Centre Gloucester London4-star · 620 m from station$322 / night
- 207.2Gem Strathmore Hotel4-star · 720 m from station$324 / night
Closest hotels and walking times
| Hotel | Distance | Walk (est.) | Score | Typical price | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheval Harrington Court at South Kensington | 120 m | about 2 min | 8.1 | $715 | Kensington and Chelsea |
| The Ampersand Hotel | 120 m | about 2 min | 8.4 | $244 | Kensington and Chelsea |
| The Pelham London - Starhotels Collezione | 120 m | about 2 min | 7.4 | $670 | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels | 220 m | about 3 min | 8.3 | $400 | Kensington and Chelsea |
| The Adria | 360 m | about 6 min | 6.8 | $1,001 | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Sydney House Chelsea | 370 m | about 6 min | 7.1 | $369 | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Queensberry Place by Stayo | 370 m | about 6 min | 5.1 | $142 | Kensington and Chelsea |
| The Rembrandt | 380 m | about 6 min | 7.0 | $268 | Kensington and Chelsea |
| 100 Queen’s Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton | 440 m | about 7 min | 6.5 | $225 | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Fraser Suites Queens Gate | 580 m | about 9 min | 6.6 | $399 | Kensington and Chelsea |
Questions about hotels near South Kensington Tube Station
Which hotel is closest to South Kensington Tube Station?
Cheval Harrington Court at South Kensington, about 120 m away (about 2 min on foot, estimated). Next: The Ampersand Hotel (120 m), The Pelham London - Starhotels Collezione (120 m).
Which hotels are within walking distance of South Kensington Tube Station?
Staylist World lists 20 hotels within 800 m; 11 are within about 600 m, roughly a 10-minute walk. The table above lists the closest with estimated walk times.
What are the top-ranked hotels near South Kensington Tube Station?
Egerton House (guest rating 9.6 from 85 reviews, 730 m), Cheval Gloucester Park (guest rating 9.8 from 89 reviews, 800 m), Cheval Harrington Court at South Kensington (guest rating 9.5 from 138 reviews, 120 m).
How much is a hotel near South Kensington Tube Station?
Typically about $373 a night; most of the 20 with a previously observed price cost $246 to $561. Live prices for your dates are on the booking site.
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A hotel appears here when this is the nearest subway or train station listed for it, within 800 m. Previously observed price; confirm current price and availability. Data updated 27 October 2026. How Staylist ranks hotels.