Title: South Kensington Travel Guide: Best of South Kensington, Kensington Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in South Kensington](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Kensington-Hotels.d553248634999332476.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[South Kensington Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-South-Kensington.d553248634999332476.Car-Hire-Guide)[South Kensington Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Kensington.d553248634999332476.Holidays-City-Breaks) # South Kensington Travel Guide ## Kensington ## Visit South Kensington Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kensington travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kensington.dx3000440685) * * * ### Popular places to visit #### Kensington Dog Run After visiting Kensington Dog Run, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kensington. Experience the area's entertainment choices and theatre scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kensington-Dog-Run-Kensington.d906192887518220288.Attraction) * * * ## Top hotels in South Kensington ![Hamilton Hotel Washington DC](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/42000/41943/25e12c74_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hamilton Hotel Washington DC 1001 14th St NW, Washington, DC £153 per night 21 Sept - 22 Sept Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,738 reviews) "My stay was short however I’d stay again" Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F09%2F2025&endDate=22%2F09%2F2025&selected=41943&PinnedHotelID=41943&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634999332476) ![Washington Plaza Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40600/40512/e9bb53fb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Washington Plaza Hotel 10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, DC £93 per night 21 Sept - 22 Sept Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (4,623 reviews) "Good" Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F09%2F2025&endDate=22%2F09%2F2025&selected=40512&PinnedHotelID=40512&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634999332476) ![Hotel Arboretum](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37270000/37261800/37261729/dc914799_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Arboretum 1917 Bladensburg Rd, NE, Washington, DC £89 per night 21 Sept - 22 Sept Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,022 reviews) "Nice hotel. Nice staff. Clean and very nice rooms." Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F09%2F2025&endDate=22%2F09%2F2025&selected=37261729&PinnedHotelID=37261729&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634999332476) ![citizenM Washington DC Capitol](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45740000/45730900/45730805/408ab5fd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### citizenM Washington DC Capitol 550 School St SW, Washington, DC £102 per night 21 Sept - 22 Sept Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,776 reviews) "Great location for a great price." Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F09%2F2025&endDate=22%2F09%2F2025&selected=45730805&PinnedHotelID=45730805&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634999332476) ![Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68700000/68691100/68691073/3afc16a4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown by IHG 317 K St NW, Washington, DC £97 per night 21 Sept - 22 Sept Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,868 reviews) "We had a good stay in this hôtel I recommande it without hésitation" Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F09%2F2025&endDate=22%2F09%2F2025&selected=68691073&PinnedHotelID=68691073&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634999332476) ![State Plaza Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11300/11234/352ccd63_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### State Plaza Hotel 2116 E Street NW, Washington, DC £93 per night 21 Sept - 22 Sept Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,464 reviews) "confusing layout and older property... but nice hotel" Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F09%2F2025&endDate=22%2F09%2F2025&selected=11234&PinnedHotelID=11234&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634999332476) [See all 6,112 properties in South Kensington](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025®ionId=553248634999332476) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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