Kennington Travel Guide

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A river with a bridge, modern buildings, and construction cranes.
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A large red brick building with a central entrance and columns, surrounded by benches and a clear blue sky.

The Oval

9.0/10 (4 reviews)
Tour the grounds, watch international cricket matches and learn about the historic sporting events held at this well-known cricket stadium.
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Things to do

City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional River Cruise

City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras

£25
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Tower of London Tickets with Beefeater Tour & Crown Jewels

The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour

£37
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

£89
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions
Westminster Abbey in London

Westminster Abbey Tickets

£27
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Westminster Abbey Tickets
sunset at Windsor Castle in London

Windsor Castle Admission Tickets

£32
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Windsor Castle Admission Tickets
London: The View from The Shard

London: The View from The Shard

£24
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
London: The View from The Shard
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Top hotels in Kennington

Park Plaza London Riverbank

Park Plaza London Riverbank

4 out of 5
18 Albert Embankment London England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £170 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£170
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,586 reviews)
"We checked in and were helped by Breeze who really took the time to engage with our children and also find us a room before 3pm. She did and managed to give us a complimentary upgrade to a suite overlooking the Thames. The kids were also given goodie bags, the process was quick, smooth and not a ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Park Plaza London Riverbank
Novotel London Waterloo

Novotel London Waterloo

4 out of 5
113 Lambeth Road London England
The price is £159 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£159
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"The AC wasn't working properly and the shower water and drainage wasn't working properly,we told the staff to fix it but it still wasn't working."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Novotel London Waterloo
Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)

2 out of 5
91-92 Dean Street London England
The price is £78 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£78
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, rainfall showerheads and climate control. Popular attractions Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus are located ...
Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is £153 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£153
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,587 reviews)
"Location was spectacular. Room itself was modest, but clean. Very noisy …..could hear too much from adjoining rooms and hallways and street"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is £112 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£112
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (10,549 reviews)
"Great location right next to Tower Bridge, across the road from Tower of London and 5 minute walk through underpass walkways to Tower Hill station which gives easy access to most of London. And a river ride pier a fee steps away. Staff excellent. Room good size. Many food options in the immediate ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road London England
The price is £200 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£200
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in London. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,230 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, friendly"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
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Where to stay in Kennington

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A waterfront with modern buildings, including a curved structure with glass windows and a bridge overhead.

Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Crossrail Place Roof Garden and Billingsgate Market. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Heron Quays DLR Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station.

A modern glass building, the Shard, and the Tower Bridge in the background during sunset.

London City Centre

Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in London City Centre. Top attractions like Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus are major draws. Catch the metro at Charing Cross Underground Station or Leicester Square Underground Station to see more of the city.

A large white archway with intricate carvings, surrounded by trees and people walking.

City of Westminster

Big Ben and Trafalgar Square are a few top attractions in City of Westminster. Hop around the city on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station or Victoria Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.

The exterior of the Covent Garden Market with the Punch & Judy theatre and Central Avenue entrance.

Covent Garden

The lively bars and colourful gardens are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Covent Garden Market or London Transport Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Covent Garden Underground Station to get around town.

A busy street with a red double-decker bus, cars, and pedestrians. Flags of various countries are hanging above the street.

West End

Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square are a few top attractions in West End. Hop around the city on the metro at Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station or Oxford Circus Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.

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