Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ South Kensington is a district just west of Central London in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Historically it settled on part of the scattered Middlesex village of Brompton. Its name was supplanted with the advent of the railways in the late 19th century and the opening and naming of local tube stations. The area has many museums and cultural landmarks with a high number of visitors, such as the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Adjacent affluent centres such as Knightsbridge, Chelsea and Kensington, have been considered as some of the most exclusive real estate in the world. “
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In South Kensington, what are some things we love?
What makes the heart of South Kensington? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs, gym that exist in South Kensington to help you decide to move in there.
Museums & Galleries in the area
An area thrives through its people and their interactions. Discover South Kensington through its art scene by exploring galleries, museums, and cultural institutions, providing enjoyable weekend activities and contributing to the vibrant community.
| Museum name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural History Museum | Cromwell Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Science Museum | Exhibition Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Victoria and Albert Museum | Cromwell Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Natural History Museum Shop | The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London | 4.7 | 1643 |
| The Clockmakers’ Museum | 2nd floor, The Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London | 4.6 | 82 |
| Polish Institute and Sikorski Museum | 20 Princes Gate, London | 4.8 | 102 |
| 7, Reece Mews | 7 Reece Mews, London | 5 | 2 |
| Victoria & Albert Museum Henry Cole Wing | London | 4.8 | 49 |
| Royal College of Music Museum | Prince Consort Road, London | 4.9 | 41 |
| The Escape Project | 305a Fulham Road, London | 4 | 1 |
Are there any good pubs in South Kensington?
Being Londoners ourselves, at Cozee, we hold a strong bond with our regular visits to the local pub every week. Why should your experience be any different in your new home? That’s why we’ve thoroughly tested and reviewed all the pubs in South Kensington. While we didn’t get the chance to personally visit each one, we certainly wish we could have. Here’s the curated list of the finest pubs in South Kensington.
We have not found any great pubs in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local pub. We’ll amend this page. Would be a shame not to let people know what is your hidden gem!
What kind of restaurants are there?
South Kensington has a range of different eateries. This is important for someone who is moving to an area who wants to be able to eat out and not cook every day. The below table gives you an overview of what options you have.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rembrandt Hotel | 11 Thurloe Place, London | 4.3 | 2025 |
| Premier Inn London Kensington (Earl’s Court) hotel | 11 Knaresborough Place, London | 4.3 | 1733 |
| Number Sixteen | 16 Sumner Place, London | 4.3 | 259 |
| Blakes Hotel London | 33 Roland Gardens, London | 4.3 | 336 |
| The Bentley Hotel London | 27-33 Harrington Gardens, London | 4.3 | 516 |
| Montana Hotel Kensington | 67/69 Gloucester Road, London | 4.3 | 705 |
| Baglioni Hotel London | 60 Hyde Park Gate, London | 4.3 | 577 |
| Gem Strathmore Hotel | 41 Queen’s Gate Gardens, London | 4.3 | 550 |
| Tapas Brindisa South Kensington | 7-9 Exhibition Road, London | 4.3 | 1577 |
| The Anglesea Arms | 15 Selwood Terrace, South Kensington, London | 4.3 | 1260 |
| Launceston Place | 1A Launceston Place, London | 4.3 | 670 |
| ASK Italian | 23-24 Gloucester Road, South Kensington, London | 4.3 | 699 |
| The Stanhope Arms | 97 Gloucester Road, London | 4.3 | 1949 |
| The Rockwell | 181-183 Cromwell Road, London | 4.3 | 323 |
| The Good Earth | 233 Brompton Road, London | 4.3 | 658 |
| Cambio De Tercio | 163 Old Brompton Road, London | 4.3 | 641 |
| The Pelham London – Starhotels Collezione | 15 Cromwell Place, London | 4.3 | 249 |
| Thai Square South Kensington | 19 Exhibition Road, London | 4.3 | 1035 |
| The Builders Arms | 1 Kensington Court Place, Greater, London | 4.3 | 1234 |
| Dozo | 68 Old Brompton Road, London | 4.3 | 958 |
In South Kensington, is there a lot of green space?
One of London’s best assets is its green spaces. See if South Kensington offers room to roam.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince’s Gardens | Ethos (Imperial College Sports Centre), 7 Princes Gardens, London | 4.4 | 112 |
| Wildlife Garden | Queen’s Gate, London | 4.6 | 102 |
| Thurloe Square Garden | 22 Thurloe Square, London | 3.9 | 45 |
| Lexham Gardens (private gardens) | Lexham Gardens, London | 4.5 | 55 |
| Queen’s Gate Gardens | 41 Queen’s Gate Gardens, London | 4.2 | 78 |
| St Luke’s Gardens | 31 Britten Street, London | 4.5 | 478 |
| Onslow Gardens XIX | 5 Onslow Gardens, London | 4.3 | 31 |
| DogsZone | Stanhope Gardens, London | 3 | 2 |
| East Lawn | 17A Cromwell Road, London | 4.5 | 325 |
| Sackler Courtyard | Knightsbridge, London | 2 | 38 |
| DS Raymond Purdy Police Memorial | 105 Onslow Square, London | 5 | 1 |
| Yalta Memorial Garden | Cromwell Road, London | 3.9 | 26 |
| Gloucester Park | Platan House, 20-22 Harrington Gardens, London | 4.5 | 25 |
| Onslow Square East | Onslow Square, London | 2.5 | 10 |
| Gardens | Cornwall Gardens, London | 5 | 3 |
| Wetherby Gardens | Wetherby Gardens, London | 5 | 3 |
| My Lovely Lawn London | International House, 142 Cromwell Road, London | 5 | 106 |
| Oratory Gardens | Knightsbridge, London | 5 | 1 |
| The Nodge Tree | Hyde Park Gate, London | N/A | N/A |
| Pelham Crescent | 129 Fulham Road, London | 4.3 | 81 |
Gyms to stay in shape in South Kensington
While working from home has increased, so has the frequentation of gyms to help keep in shape. With companies like Better or Pure Gym and others, South Kensington might help you stay in shape. A great feature to have nearby.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquilla Health & Fitness Club | The Rembrandt Hotel, 11 Thurloe Place, South Kensington, London | 4.3 | 69 |
| Ethos Sports Centre | 7 Prince’s Gardens, South Kensington, London | 4.3 | 319 |
| Evolution Knightsbridge | 230 Brompton Road, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Trevor Blount Pilates | 5 Harrington Road, London | 4.3 | 56 |
| Ellie Ioannidou | 125 Gloucester Road, South Kensington, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| P.E.A.R. pilates studios | 125 Gloucester Road, South Kensington, London | 4.3 | 19 |
| Pilates Squared | 27 Emperor’s Gate, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| David Lloyd Kensington | Point West Apartment Building, 116 Cromwell Road, London | 4.3 | 564 |
| The Gym Way | 147 Cromwell Road, London | 4.3 | 224 |
| KX | Private Members’ Club | 151 Draycott Avenue, London | 4.3 | 74 |
| Ent-London | 10 Knaresborough Place, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| The Budokwai | The Budokwai, G K House, 4 Gilston Road, London | 4.3 | 63 |
| MAMS London | 61, 63 Sloane Avenue, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| Eqvvs Training | 43 Cheval Place, London | 4.3 | 11 |
| Mind, Body, Spirit Pilates | 65-67 Queen’s Gate, London | 4.3 | 4 |
| Fitness facilities | 68-86 Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Tailored Wellness | 24 Stanhope Gardens, London | 4.3 | 23 |
| Retrofit London | Petersham House, 29-37 Harrington Road, South Kensington, London | 4.3 | 56 |
| STONE | 7-10 Kendrick Mews, South Kensington, London | 4.3 | 21 |
| Kensington Physio & Sports Medicine | 10 Kendrick Mews, London | 4.3 | 51 |
What supermarkets are there?
Out of all the other services in South Kensington, supermarkets are arguably some of the most important. Take a look at the table below that tells you where the nearest supermarkets are so you can do your shppping conveniently. It would be a shame to move somewhere new and not realise some of your favourite stores aren’t nearby in South Kensington.
| Supermarket/Grocery store name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 90 Mansell Street, London | 3.6 | 98 |
| Tesco Express | 158-164 Bishopsgate, London | 3.3 | 219 |
| Marks and Spencer | 70 Finsbury Pavement, Moorgate, London | 4.2 | 1572 |
| Tesco Express | 1-23 City Road, London | 4 | 58 |
| Planet Organic – Spitalfields | Exchange Building, 132 Commercial Street, London | 4.3 | 271 |
| Tesco Express | Aldgate E Tube, London | 3.2 | 73 |
| Tesco Express | 45 Whitechapel Road, London | 2.9 | 83 |
| Tesco Express | 142 Houndsditch, Aldgate, London | 3.4 | 66 |
| Sainsbury’s Local | 31-42 Bethnal Green Road, London | 3.4 | 53 |
| Sainsbury’s Local | 33 Mansell Street, London | 3.7 | 151 |
| Tesco Express | 4 Fieldgate Street, London | 2.9 | 176 |
| Tesco Express | 179 Shoreditch High Street, London | 2.8 | 90 |
| Longdan Shoreditch | 25 Hackney Road, London | 4.2 | 388 |
| M&S Foodhall | Bishopsgate Eastbourne Road 11, London | 4.4 | 139 |
| Tesco Express | 120 Old Broad Street, London | 3.1 | 37 |
| Taj Stores | 112 Brick Lane, London | 4.2 | 800 |
| Tesco Express | 116-118 Commercial Street, London | 2.8 | 47 |
| Limehouse Superstore London | 236 Bethnal Green Road, London | 4.3 | 78 |
| Sainsbury’s Local | 31 Bell Lane, London | 3.7 | 69 |
| 油和米超市 You and Me Food Store. | 40 Goulston Street, London | 3.9 | 57 |
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Are there many post offices in the region of South Kensington?
Looking for convenient parcel handling? Having a nearby post office is the optimal solution. Beyond standard postal services, the post offices in South Kensington can be found by checking out the table below.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Road Post Office | 118 Gloucester Road, London | 2 | 416 |
| Royal Mail Postbox | 73 Queen’s Gate, London | 2 | 4 |
| Postbox | Kensington, London | 4.7 | 3 |
| Mail box | 19-7 Cromwell Place, South Kensington, London | 0 | 0 |
| Citibox Kensington (FedEx Authorised Ship Centre) | 2 Old Brompton Road, London | 4.6 | 37 |
| Royal Post Box | Kensington, London | 3 | 2 |
How many hospitals, pharmacies and doctors are there in South Kensington?
South Kensington has 20 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromwell Hospital | 164-178 Cromwell Road, London | 3.6 | 217 |
| Royal Brompton Hospital | Sydney Street, London | 4.2 | 306 |
| The Smart Clinics | 30 Thurloe Place, London | 4.3 | 34 |
| Brunswick Therapy Services | 33 Thurloe Place, London | N/A | N/A |
| Peter Salisbury | 21 Thurloe Place, London | N/A | N/A |
| Medicspot Clinic South Kensington | 35-37 Old Brompton Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Medicspot Clinic South Kensington Station | 6 South Kensington Station Arcade, London | 5 | 1 |
| South Kensington GP Clinic | 2A Pelham Street, London | 5 | 18 |
| Julian Bloom Lecture Theatre | 6JJ, Stewart’s Grove, London | N/A | N/A |
| London Psychiatric Clinic | 7 Knaresborough Place, London | 5 | 4 |
| LMS Wellness | 35 Ixworth Place, London | 3.9 | 15 |
| Bupa Health Centre London Kensington | Bupa Health Centre, 14A Pennant Mews, Cromwell Road, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Mr Giles Davies Director of Breast Surgery | 164, Cromwell Hospital, 178 Cromwell Road, London | 5 | 11 |
| Bupa Cromwell Hospital : Haematology | 164, 178 Cromwell Road, London | 1 | 1 |
| Bliss Pharmacy | 107-109 Gloucester Road, London | 4 | 61 |
| The Medical Chambers Kensington | 10 Knaresborough Place, London | 4 | 52 |
| Mr Abhay Chopada | Cromwell Road, London | 5 | 1 |
| Royal Brompton Centre for Sleep | 1 South Parade, London | 5 | 7 |
| Courtfield Private Practice | 73 Courtfield Gardens, London | 5 | 4 |
| Bangladesh laxmipure | 31-33 Queen’s Gate, London | N/A | N/A |
What schools are nearby in South Kensington?
Having a school near the place you live is a great feature of the property you are about to move in. Please find below a list of the schools within the area of South Kensington.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle de Londres | 35 Cromwell Road, London | 3.4 | 36 |
| MPW London | 90-92 Queen’s Gate, London | 3.8 | 30 |
| Pooh Corner Kindergarten SW7: The Kindergartens | St Stephen’s Church Hall, 48 Emperor Gate, London | 4 | 5 |
| Park Sports Hyde Park | Hyde Park, Park Sports, South Carriage Drive, London | 4.3 | 474 |
| Fiddlestix Barn Dance Ceilidh Band London. Irish, Scottish, English Dances | 121 Old Brompton Road, London | 5 | 1 |
| Art Barn Classes | 48 Emperor’s Gate, London | 5 | 5 |
| South Kensington Children Working | The Promis Counselling Centre, 10 Kendrick Mews, South Kensington, London | N/A | N/A |
| S T Logic | 2 Cromwell Place, London | 1 | 1 |
| Elp Lessons | 109 Gloucester Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Drummer Factory | 5 Cornwall Gardens, London | 4.9 | 15 |
| The London School of Mathematics and Programming | Baden-Powell House, 65-67 Queen’s Gate, South Kensington, London | 5 | 2 |
| Connections | 2 Cromwell Place, London | N/A | N/A |
| Princes Imperial Alojamiento | Imperial College Health Centre, 40 Prince’s Gardens, London | N/A | N/A |
| School of Communication | 8 Jay Mews, London | N/A | N/A |
| Lower School of Thomas’s Kensington | 1A Launceston Place, London | N/A | N/A |
| Imperial College EYEC | 8-9 Prince’s Gardens, London | 4.6 | 5 |
| Lexham Gardens Playhouse | 4 Lexham Gardens Mews, London | 5 | 15 |
| Collingham College | 23 Collingham Gardens, London | 3 | 7 |
| Paint Pots Montessori School The Boltons | St Mary, 8 The Boltons, London | N/A | N/A |
| Thomas’s | 21 Saint Albans Grove, London | N/A | N/A |
In South Kensington, what tube and train stations are nearby?
Most want transit less than a 15 minute walk from home. We put together train and tube stations in South Kensington to help find the optimal area for you. It could be that you don’t mind walking or it could be that public transport is necessary for you to get around.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Road | Underground Ltd, Gloucester Road, London | 4.3 | 271 |
| South Kensington | Pelham Street, London | 4.2 | 408 |
How’s the local life around South Kensington
South Kensington is vibrant with life, activities and to find out what to do in your area we recommend you to have a look at websites like Timeout. Timeout updates on a weekly basis things to do in South Kensington. To simplify you the task of finding the page here is the link to see the upcoming events in South Kensington.
Also having a clear view of what is available in South Kensington and where is a great way to project yourself within this new area. This is why we created the following map where we gathered all the information you will find in this article.
Last Updated on March 26, 2026