What is Kensington like?

Kensington is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its shopping, restaurants and parks. Are you looking for Kensington travel tips? Make sure that you visit Tilden Regional Park and Blake Garden while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels are there in Kensington?

With 10 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Kensington to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Berkeley area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kensington, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Kensington.

What are the top things to see and do in Kensington?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Kensington with a visit to Tilden Regional Park and Blake Garden. While you're out sightseeing in Berkeley, make sure that you visit other sights such as Tilden Nature Area or Indian Rock Park.

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Our top choices for Kensington hotels

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Napa American Canyon by IHG

30 km from Kensington

Zamelia

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

Hampton Inn Vallejo

26.2 km from Kensington

Olga

includes taxes & fees

22 Mar - 23 Mar

Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

19.7 km from Kensington

helen

includes taxes & fees

22 Mar - 23 Mar

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

16.4 km from Kensington

Leslie

includes taxes & fees

18 Mar - 19 Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 5.5 km from Kensington

Maria

includes taxes & fees

19 Mar - 20 Mar

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Sonesta Select San Ramon

32.4 km from Kensington

Justin

includes taxes & fees

3 Apr - 4 Apr

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

25 km from Kensington

ethan

includes taxes & fees

17 Mar - 18 Mar

Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa

15.8 km from Kensington

David

includes taxes & fees

12 Mar - 13 Mar

The Evergreen

20.8 km from Kensington

Guadalupe

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

HYATT house Pleasant Hill

19.6 km from Kensington

Malik

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG

19.1 km from Kensington

Peter

includes taxes & fees

3 Apr - 4 Apr

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

17.9 km from Kensington

Jeremy

includes taxes & fees

7 Mar - 8 Mar

Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda

20.9 km from Kensington

Chris

includes taxes & fees

3 Apr - 4 Apr

Marina Village Inn

14.2 km from Kensington

Jonathan

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

16.7 km from Kensington

Richard

includes taxes & fees

2 Apr - 3 Apr

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

17.6 km from Kensington

Giovanna

includes taxes & fees

29 Mar - 30 Mar

Marin Lodge

23.1 km from Kensington

Brad

includes taxes & fees

12 Mar - 13 Mar

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

16.3 km from Kensington

Frank

includes taxes & fees

5 Mar - 6 Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd

31.3 km from Kensington

Nathan

includes taxes & fees

27 Mar - 28 Mar

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

24.5 km from Kensington

Donald

includes taxes & fees

29 Mar - 30 Mar

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Our guide on where to stay in Kensington

Find the best Kensington areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Kensington

Fox Theater featuring a city, heritage elements and signage

Downtown Oakland

Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.

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Aerial View Oakland Inner Harbor Port City Downtown Skyline

West Oakland

While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like Old Oakland and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.

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Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive featuring signage

Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.

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Albany

Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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Piedmont

You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.

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Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Hotel Julian

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was super friendly and the room was nicely cleaned. Breakfast was "small bites" but they had tummy croissants and some pastries as well as yogurt and coffee/tea. There's also a nice little cafe right across the street that serves delicious breakfast bagels and other breakfast if you need something bigger. Parking was kind of a hassle but that's for most places in SF "