Notting Hill Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Notting Hill featuring signage, markets and shopping
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Visit the colorful houses, fashionable pubs and markets selling antiques, old clothes and souvenirs in this diversified neighborhood.

Notting Hill is a diverse area of London with markets, charming buildings and upmarket restaurants. It is home to Portobello Road Market, which is active daily. There is also an annual Notting Hill Carnival, which is one of the largest street festivals in the world. The area is home to a blend of cultures, many from the Caribbean, after immigrants were drawn here in the 1950s.

Stroll through the Portobello Road Market, which runs through the majority of the Notting Hill area. Admire the colorful houses of Caribbean design. Large sections of the market run daily,although it is more extensive on Saturdays.

The market is renowned for its stalls selling second-hand clothes and antiques. Browse the stalls as you stroll along the winding Portobello Road. Check out vinyl discs, souvenirs and clothes.

Dine at one of the many restaurants and pubs around Notting Hill. Most establishments have their own particular style to make them stand out in the dynamic area and to reflect the range of communities visiting and living here.

Watch parades, dances and street acts at the Notting Hill Carnival, which lasts for two days in August every year. It is a flamboyant blend of cultures, predominantly led by London’s Caribbean community. Look out for the Portobello Film Festival, also held in August.

The first recorded mention of Notting Hill is from a 14th-century Old English text, where it is referred to as “Knottynghull.” The area has been linked with the artisan community since it was first developed in the early 19th century. In the 1980s, the area fell into disrepair. Now, it is a prosperous and stylish area for wealthy locals and travelers.

You can find Notting Hill in the west of London. It is a little further west than Kensington Gardens and just north of Holland Park. There are many London Underground stations scattered around the area, including Holland Park, Notting Hill Gate, Latimer Rd and Shepherd’s Bush. The Overground system also stops here. There are many buses that go to Notting Hill day and night. The market is free to visit.


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Our pick of the best Notting Hill Hotel Deals

Grand Royale Hyde Park
Grand Royale Hyde Park
4 out of 5
1-9 Inverness Terrace, London, England
The price is NZ$300 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
NZ$300
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,904 reviews)
"Lovely atmospheric hotel. Great staff."

Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2024

Grand Royale Hyde Park
London House Hotel
London House Hotel
3 out of 5
81 Kensington Gardens Square, Bayswater, London, England
The price is NZ$278 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
NZ$278
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"The garden view was quite nice and you are able to walk to just about everything you need"

Reviewed on 18 Dec. 2024

London House Hotel
Ruby Zoe Hotel London
Ruby Zoe Hotel London
3.5 out of 5
146 -164, Notting Hill Gate, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$287 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
NZ$287
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (646 reviews)
"Everything about the property was great…except I need a mini fridge for my medications and there isn’t one in the room."

Reviewed on 18 Dec. 2024

Ruby Zoe Hotel London
La Suite West - Hyde Park
La Suite West - Hyde Park
4 out of 5
41 - 51 Inverness Terrace, London, England
The price is NZ$319 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
NZ$319
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Loved the nespresso machine :) super close to the underground bayswater station and paddington. Will definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 10 Dec. 2024

La Suite West - Hyde Park
Park Avenue Bayswater Inn Hyde Park
Park Avenue Bayswater Inn Hyde Park
4 out of 5
8-16 Princes Square, Bayswater, London, England
The price is NZ$174 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
NZ$174
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (332 reviews)
Great experience.
"Location is great. Many shops, bars and restaurants around. Very close to Hyde park, walking distance to Paddington station. Friendly staff. Rooms are really clean. Continental breakfast worth the money."

Reviewed on 9 Dec. 2024

Park Avenue Bayswater Inn Hyde Park
Phoenix Hotel
Phoenix Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1-8 Kensington Gardens Square, London, England
The price is NZ$803 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
NZ$803
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great continental breakfast and the location is perfect!"

Reviewed on 15 Dec. 2024

Phoenix Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Notting Hill

Kensington Gardens featuring a park

Kensington

4.5/5(365 area reviews)

Hyde Park and Natural History Museum are a few top attractions in Kensington. Hop around the city on the metro at High Street Kensington Station or Notting Hill Gate Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, beautiful gardens and charming cafes.

Kensington
Paddington showing a city and a square or plaza

Paddington

The Grosvenor Victoria Casino London and Queensway are top sights in Paddington, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Paddington Underground Station or Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station to see more sights in the area.

Paddington
Kensington Roof Gardens featuring a park

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Known for its fascinating museums and beautiful gardens, there's plenty to explore in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Check out top attractions like Natural History Museum and King's Road, and jump on the metro at South Kensington Underground Station or Gloucester Road Underground Station to see more of the city.

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Chelsea featuring heritage architecture

Chelsea

4.5/5(25 area reviews)

Museums, theatres and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Chelsea. Sights like Royal Hospital Chelsea and Sloane Square are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater London area at Sloane Square Underground Station.

Chelsea
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Marylebone

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Marylebone is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Oxford Street and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Baker Street Station or Marylebone Underground Station.

Marylebone
Mayfair

Mayfair

Travellers love Mayfair for its popular shops, and you can see more of London by jumping on the metro at Bond Street Underground Station or Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Oxford Street and Berkeley Square.

Mayfair


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