5 Best Vrbo Holiday Homes In And Around Kensington, London, England - Updated 2024

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The region of Kensington in West London brims with regal beauty, boasting a unique blend of historic buildings, international consulates, top pastry bakeries, artisanal cheese shops, and many more amazing sites. This landmark neighborhood offers a plethora of things to do and to visit such as a variety of museums and Kensington Palace, with period furnishings, making it a popular attraction for locals and visitors alike. This region also boasts of a myriad of comfortable accommodations from stylish lofts, budget hotels, large family houses, and perfect couples’ haven–whether luxurious or moderately priced. Check out the best Vrbo accommodations in and around Kensington, London for your desired accommodation in one of the best Vrbo holiday homes in and around Kensington, London, England.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 08, 2024.

1. Cozy home near Kensington Palace (from USD 189)

This one-bedroom Vrbo accommodation in Kensington, London, offers a cozy place for you to stay while you explore the rest of the area. A short walk will get you to Kensington High Street and a little more will get you to Kensington Palace. Even a walk outside your neighborhood, located in the pastel-painted Kensington Village, is a fascinating sight. The property itself features a cozy bedroom with an en-suite shower and a sofa that converts into a bed for more sleeping room.

It also has a kitchenette and parking.

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London, England, United Kingdom
PRIVATE VACATION HOME 4 Guests 1 Bedroom 2 Bathrooms

2. Notting Hill Chic (from USD 239)

This modern and chic house for rent in Kensington, London, is a cozy and chic accommodation for your Kensington vacation. All the rooms are minimally furnished and have plenty of natural light. You’ll have a fully equipped kitchen but make sure to try a classic English breakfast at some of the cafes and restaurants nearby. It is ideally located near the Kensington Palace and Gardens, and Hyde Park. Other areas are also easy to access with Notting Hill Gate Tube Station nearby.

After exploring, wind down in the plush living room sofa while watching a movie on the flat-screen TV.

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London, England, United Kingdom
Apartment 4 Guests 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
we enjoyed our meals at the windsor castle pub which is two blocks from the apartment
Cleanliness:
clean and well equipped apartment
Host:
reliable trustworthy owner and good communication
super responsive property owners who have thought of everything
Location:
the location is fantastic with an easy walk tot he tube and many shops and restaurants
it was the perfect location for my two week stay for work
awesome location walking distance to shops transport & most importantly a nice english pub
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3. Incredible historic home with contemporary charm (from USD 184)

Spend your fantasy vacation in this historic Vrbo near museums in London with a blend of old and modern appeal, featuring original features like high ceilings and modern furniture. This one-bedroom apartment is suited for couples with children (teenagers more preferably) or the business traveler–comprising a living room with a double sofa bed, DVD player, and HDTV, a kitchen with full cooking appliances, and a luxury bathroom with electric extractor fan and complimentary toiletries. The home also comes with complimentary WiFi and central heating. On your arrival, a welcoming package containing basic foodstuffs, which the host can modify in case of particular dietary preferences, awaits.

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23 reviews   Wifi Available
Apartment 4 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4
Minimum Nights: 3
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
The bed and pillows are comfortable and there is plenty of closet space
even the pull out bed was comfy
as did the satellite tv
The bed and pillows were comfy enough and the kitchen contained everything we needed for our stay
There was a small fan in the bedroom
Cleanliness:
It is large and clean
The apartment had everything we needed and was very spacious
There is no air conditioning in the unit (very common for London)
The unit has a washer/dryer; although we didn't use it while we were there
Host:
He responds to emails/communications promptly and was there to greet us and provide instructions upon our arrival
Martin is a great host--he provided plenty of info to help us plan our trip and offered us many excellent tips
Martin was a gratious and helpful host
Our host was welcoming and gave us a thorough tour of the flat
He is also available whenever you have a question
Location:
About a 5 minute walk to the underground and bus stops in a great safe neighborhood
And just in the corner buses
but it's not bad
It is a great neighborhood and easy walk to bus tube and many attractions
The location was perfect Close to public transit and not far from Heathrow
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4. Comfortable luxe abode (from USD 377)

This beautiful luxury house Vrbo in London, Kensington, situated in the cosmopolitan Queensway area offers a comfortable and elegant space for four guests. The home sits in a 20th-century building, accessible by two lifts for your convenience. Unwind in the spacious living area comprising high-speed WiFi, large Sony smart TV with lots of movies via Netflix app, and comfy sofa bed. The home also features a well-decorated double bedroom with a contemporary bathroom, designed to provide you with the comfort of a five-star hotel. Explore the Kensington Palace and Hyde Park as well as more famous attractions close to this great apartment.

Stayed at this property?
144 reviews   Wifi Available
Apartment 4 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4
Minimum Nights: 7
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
we probably had 2-300 stairs to climb and navigate with all of our luggage
3 years ago we stayed in another rental flat getting there
The flat was clean and cozy with everything you need for
The flat is spacious beautiful with all necessary amenities
After flying in from the states it was a much easier transition this time around with the ease of getting to the flat
Cleanliness:
clean and very comfortable for our family of 4
The flat was very clean and organized
It was clean and comfortable and the host and his assistant
Host:
Rafael is a gracious host very accommodating and responds to our needs
The host Rafael is extremely helpful
The host Rafael was so gracious and always responded promptly to any questions we had
and he couldn't have been more helpful
We arrived early for our stay here and the host was more than fair and accommodating with our arrival time
Location:
Nice apartment in a great location for exploring London Easy to get anywhere in the city from here Lots of great local dining options after a long day out
Nice place 2 tube stations within 2 minute walk supermarkets within 1 min walk Big Tesco
The 2 nearby subway stops are less than a 3 min walk from the apartment and serve multiple London Underground lines
This property is in an ideal location between 2 underground stations servicing different lines
The neighbourhood is great with two tube stations a very short walk away Lots of eating places near by
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5. Breathtaking apartment with terrace (from USD 291)

This stylish one-bedroom abode sits on an entire floor of a beautiful Victorian house in the tranquil Abingdon Road, close to the bustle of the city. The accommodation features a well-decorated bedroom facing the garden and featuring a deluxe Hypnos mattress and king-sized bed, and a traditional bathroom with an overhead rain shower. You can enjoy your meals prepared from the fully appointed kitchen in the spacious dining area or on the beautiful terrace. This home is an ideal spot for the business traveler, boasting of a work desk, a DVD player, and heating and cooling facilities for your comfort. There is also a laundry facility for your convenience.

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London, London, GB
3 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Find luxury and comfort in and around Kensington, London, UK

With the number of lush boutiques, fantastic concerts of the grand Royal Albert Hall and museums to explore, Kensington is a great tourist location. While you savour all the town has to offer, you will require an accommodation that is classically decorated and comfortable, a perfect definition for the above-listed Vrbo accommodations.

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