Where Are We

The Kensington Guesthouse is situated in Holland Park which is one of the nicest areas of London. located two doors down from the Holland Park Tube Station we are minutes away from many of the main attractions that London boasts.

Within Holland Park itself you will find Japanese gardens, many beautiful flower walks and an open air theatre. Our location is also very convenient for shopping on Portobella Road and Kensington High Street.

A short walk, bus trip or tube ride will provide you with access to some of the top attractions of London including: The London Eye, Buckingham Palace, The London Dungeon, Tower of London, The Original London Tour, World of Wine, Madame Tussauds, Hampton Court Palace, Westminster Abbey and more !

Directions

For your information here is a list of suggested routes to us from various locations:

VICTORIA STATION
Take the Victoria Line Tube and change at Oxford Circus onto the Central Line to Holland Park Station. As you leave the station turn Left. We are 2 doors from the station on the main road (same side). Alternatively take bus 148 from bus stop "S" on Wilton Road ask for Holland Park Station we are on the opposite side of the road 2 doors from the station.

HEATHROW AIRPORT
Take Tube and change at Holborn onto the Central Line

GATWICK AIRPORT
Take Main Line Gatwick Express single £11 Return £22 change at Victoria onto the Tube then use the Victoria Line change at Oxford Circus onto the Central Line to Holland Park Station. As you leave the station turn Left. We are 2 doors from the station on the main road (same side).

STANSTEAD AIRPORT
Take Stanstead Express Train £13 single £26 return (every 15 minutes) to Liverpool Street Station then take Central Line to Holland Park Station We are 2 doors from the station on the main road (same side).

LIVERPOOL St. Stn.
Take the Central Line direct to Holland Park Stn. then as above.

PADDINGTON Stn.
Take Circle or District Line change at Notting Hill Gate Stn. Onto the Central Line to Holland Park then as above.

WATERLOO Stn.
Take the Jubilee Line change at Bond Street for the Central Line to Holland Park Station. As you leave the station turn Left. We are 2 doors from the station on the main road (same side).

For your Information we are in Public Transport Zone 2 for £4-10 you can buy a ticket in London after 9-30 which gives unlimited travel on busses and trains in zones 1&2 (not valid on the Airbus). The Special Airbus From Heathrow costs £10 single and £15 return

 

DRIVING
Park on the 2 hour meters which are BEHIND the station not next to it they only allow 30 minutes others allow 2 and some 4 hours (do not park on the other side of the main road that is more expensive. The current cost of parking at the time of typing is £2 hour between 8-30 am and 6-30 pm Mon - Fri and on Saturday from 8-30 - 1-30 pm the rest of the time is free.
For longer term there are 2 car parks within a mile.

If entering London using M4 drive over Hammersmith Flyover continue for approximately 1 mile. At the very large TESCO superstore (which is on the left on a corner) turn left into Warwick Road, continue across 1 main road into Holland Road. At the end of Holland Road is a roundabout take the 3rd exit into Holland Park Avenue we are 2 doors past the station on the left.

If entering using the M40 continue onto the A40 until the point it becomes the A40(M) at this point take the M41 which is only half a mile long at the end take the first exit into Holland Park Avenue we are 2 doors past the station on the left.

CONGESTION CHARGE
We are not in the congestion charge zone but if you are driving through the very centre of London you need to be aware that from 7am till 6-30pm there is a charge on all cars of £10 please visit http://www.cclondon.com/ for more information.

Car Parking
A car is not needed for 99% of journeys you will make while staying with us we have 24 hour public transport outside the door also if you drive in London finding a place to park is a nightmare not to mention the traffic and finding your way.

I hope the above helps you.

Have a safe journey we hope we get to meet you here in London soon.

Bill & Bea

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