Holiday homes & rentals in Knightsbridge

As Knightsbridge is a built up and busy part of London. most of the holiday lettings in the area are apartments of varying sizes. Choose from contemporary apartments with all the modern conveniences, or more traditional flats in converted grand houses.

At the centre of London's art and cultural scene

In addition to the V&A museum, Knightsbridge is close to many other London galleries and museums covering all forms of art. Just off Kensington High Street is the Design Museum, which hosts a constantly evolving programme of exhibitions and events on various aspects of contemporary design. The Saatchi Gallery in King's Road, Chelsea, is home to exhibitions featuring the very best of the modern art scene.

Hop on the Piccadilly Underground train to Leicester Square, and you'll be just a short stroll to Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery, home to famous works such as Sunflowers by Van Gogh. Admission is free. If modern art is more your thing, head south of the Thames to the Tate Modern, a cavernous building famous for both its installation art as well as conventional exhibits.

Museums within walking distance of your Knightsbridge self-catering apartment

Knightsbridge is where you'll find three of London's best museums; the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum, and the Science Museum. Whereas entry to all three of these is free of charge, there may be additional fees for some temporary exhibitions. The big draw for kids is the Natural History Museum, where they can wonder at the famous dinosaur exhibition on the ground floor. Get there early to avoid the crowds. Other museum highlights include a full blue whale skeleton, which is a staggering 25 metres long, and the wildlife garden.

The Science Museum is interactive fun for all ages, with a range of exhibitions and simulators exploring the world of science, maths, and technology. The Victoria and Albert Museum focuses on decorative arts and design, and its collections comprise tapestries, theatre costumes, and jewellery.

Shop till you drop at Knightsbridge shops

Knightsbridge is home to two of the UK's most famous department stores, Harrods and Selfridges. Both offer a high-class retail experience. Harrods boasts seven floors of retail space covering 4.5 acres; start at the amazing food hall on the ground floor and work your way up to the perfume boutique at the top. Selfridges, which focuses more on fashion, stocks collections from the world's premier fashion houses.

Both department stores have restaurants and bars where you can take a break from shopping. Head to The Roof Deck bar at Selfridges for cocktails and casual dining in better weather, or treat yourself to afternoon tea in the sumptuous surroundings of The Georgian Restaurant at Harrods.

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