Earls Court lies within the Kensington and Chelsea borough of London and has reached its aspirations to become one of the most desirable places to live in the city. Many famous people have resided in the area including Diana, Princess of Wales and Alfred Hitchcock. The area features many buildings of great architectural significance, and most of the old hotels and the majority of bed and breakfast inns in Earls Court are located within these impressive buildings.
Top Things in Earls Court
The Troubadour is a small coffee bar that is famed for its live music, and boasts previous acts such as Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan. It was recently voted the Best UK Café by Les Routiers.
The Earls Court area is of great architectural significance with its early, mid and late-Victorian designs. Some of the property in the area is the most expensive in the whole of Europe.
The Natural History Museum is one of London's greatest tourist attractions, with superb interactive and educational exhibits all year round.
Earls Court Exhibition Centre
Earls Court and Olympia Exhibition Centre is a facility for exhibitions, events and conferences, and features exciting shows throughout the year. Concerts by major bands, sports events, the Horse of the Year show, and numerous major exhibitions take place in this grand old arena. Thanks to its central London location, the venue is easily accessible by both road and rail links. Details of events are constantly updated on the centre's website.
Earls Court Hotels
Earls Court has numerous luxury hotels, most of which opened as the area became more gentrified during its redevelopment. Earls Court hotels run the full spectrum; while some feature lavish five-star facilities, there are many mid-range hotels that provide comfortable and affordable accommodation. There are also some cheap hotels in Earls Court for those who are on a budget or simply looking for a base from which to explore the area.