Victoria and Albert Museum

The Victoria & Albert Museum or the V&A we Londoner’s call it, is the world’s largest museum of applied and decorative arts and design. The museum was opened in 1852 and was named after Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert.

The V&A is located near South Kensington next to the Science Museum. It showcases 145 galleries and is completely free for visitors.

If you are planning to visit the V&A, we would recommend taking the tube from Victoria Station to South Kensington Station (only two stops on the tube).

Eccleston Square Hotel is the perfect weekend getaway and offers luxury in-room amenities such as electronically adjustable beds, Smart TV’s and free mobile phones during your stay. This central boutique hotel is close to several museums such as the V&A, Tate Britain and Tate Modern.Eccleston Square Hotel is the perfect cultural getaway.