What is Kensington like?

Kensington is a neighborhood that travelers like for its shopping, restaurants, and parks. Are you looking for Kensington travel tips? Be sure to check out Tilden Regional Park and Blake Garden while you're in the neighborhood.

How many hotels will I find in Kensington?

With 11 Expedia hotels and other accommodations 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, most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Kensington.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Kensington?

To access more information about updating your trip to Kensington or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

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, be sure to visit other sights like Tilden Nature Area or Upper Labyrinth.

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The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

25 km from Kensington

Maria

￥14,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 29 - Jun 30

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

30.3 km from Kensington

Martha

￥29,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 10 - Jul 11

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

17.6 km from Kensington

Kama

￥30,514 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 19 - Jul 20

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

16.4 km from Kensington

julian

￥32,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

HYATT house San Ramon

30.4 km from Kensington

yvonne

￥23,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

30.9 km from Kensington

Joey

￥22,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 9 - Jul 10

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 5.5 km from Kensington

Pauline

￥22,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

The Evergreen

20.8 km from Kensington

Gina

￥25,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 29 - Jun 30

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

21.8 km from Kensington

Lanniece

￥23,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 3 - Jul 4

Hampton Inn Vallejo

26.2 km from Kensington

Sian

￥18,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

Best Western Plus Heritage Inn

20.2 km from Kensington

emiliano

￥23,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 29 - Jun 30

Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

19.6 km from Kensington

Ruth P

￥23,119 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 19 - Jul 20

Best Western Corte Madera Inn

20.9 km from Kensington

Naraya

￥27,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 1 - Jul 2

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd

31.3 km from Kensington

Nancy

￥21,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 11 - Jul 12

Marin Lodge

23.1 km from Kensington

Debra

￥23,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 6 - Jul 7

Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda

20.9 km from Kensington

￥20,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 24 - Jul 25

Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8.2 km from Kensington

Suye

￥29,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 2 - Jul 3

HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8 km from Kensington

Barbara

￥30,866 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 2 - Jul 3

Hilton Concord

21 km from Kensington

Kween

￥23,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 11 - Jul 12

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

17.9 km from Kensington

￥43,592 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 18 - Jul 19

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Where to stay in Kensington

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Downtown Oakland

Central business district with a mix of residential, retail, and office spaces, Downtown Oakland offers an Entertainment District, historic theaters, Oakland Museum, and outdoor retail mall. Easily accessible via BART and AC Transit.

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Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Berkeley Repertory Theater 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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The seaside views and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Albany. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are a few top sights nearby.

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Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean, but didn't really have a view. The location was perfect for walking to Pier 39, China Town, etc. This more than made up for the lack of a 24 hour coffee/tea/water bar that we have been accustomed to in all of our travel from Peru to Egypt."

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

8/10 Good

"The hotel is right on the bay, so it's has a nice ocean-front feel. The staff is very nice and helpful. It is important to know that the shuttle goes to the Oakland Airport. (Not their fault, but I misread that and had to make some adjustments to get to and from SFO.)"

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel staff are pleasant, considerate and helpful. The sauna, hot tub, pool and fitness center are delightful; the rooms super comfortable, and housekeeping keeps it all extremely well. Dinner was delicious and the setting wonderful. Would love to revisit!"

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"We have stayed here before and had a great experience. This time our first room had a smoke smell to it so I went back to the front desk and they immediately switched our room, no questions asked. I was very appreciative since we didn’t want our clothes to smell as we went out. The rooms are great! Clean, good amenities, and beautiful views! The location is walkable and close to a great little bakery. Parking is one of the cheaper in SF and is very secure, you have to key in and out of the gate."

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Honestly I would highly recommend this hotel. There were a few annoying factors. Since I used the app there is a self check-in, which did not work for me or the traveler next to me. We had had a long ride to the hotel and just wanted to check in quietly and it became very annoying. Once the employee helped me check in all was good. Loved the pool area and walk to various attractions."

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Our top choices for Kensington hotels

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

HYATT house San Ramon

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

The Evergreen

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

Hampton Inn Vallejo

Best Western Plus Heritage Inn

Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

Best Western Corte Madera Inn

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd

Marin Lodge

Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda

Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Hilton Concord

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

Where to stay in Kensington

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Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

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