Neighborhood 48H guide

Notting Hill: Where to Stay & What to Do in 48 Hours

Portobello Road and pastel terraces.

Portobello Road in Notting Hill
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Notting Hill is a hilltop neighbourhood of pastel houses and garden squares, with Portobello Road Market running down its spine.

Why stay here

A leafy, residential base with the Central Line into town.

Who it's for: Couples, shoppers and film fans.

Pros

  • Pretty streets
  • Market
  • Cafés

Cons

  • Weekend crowds on Portobello
  • Far from the East End
  • Pricey

48H in Notting Hill

Market morning, pastel streets.

  1. 09:00 – Portobello Road Market

    Full street market on Fridays and Saturdays.

  2. 13:00 – Pastel streets

    Wander the side streets off Portobello.

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Where to stay

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Vacation rentals

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