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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1. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8.2 km from Kensington

Sheila

￥30,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, and sofa.

2. Hotel Mira Vista

3.4 km from Kensington

Sandy

￥16,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, and a view of the outdoors.

3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Northwest Berkeley, 4.6 km from Kensington

Myles

￥25,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A marina with boats, palm trees, and a building with large windows.

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 5.5 km from Kensington

Joseph

￥20,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola structure.

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8 km from Kensington

Ramamurthy

￥26,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

6. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley, 4.7 km from Kensington

Erica

￥30,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, fire feature, and umbrellas.

7. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

8.2 km from Kensington

Danilo

￥25,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed. There is a view of the city through the window.

8. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

8.5 km from Kensington

Jerardo

￥26,115 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A cityscape with a prominent Tribune Tower and various buildings.

9. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

12.1 km from Kensington

Takesha

￥25,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A dining table with a bowl of fruit, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.

10. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

25 km from Kensington

Sofia

￥18,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large window.

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

21.1 km from Kensington

Sheridan

￥25,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern interior with a central walkway, wooden ceiling beams, and hanging pendant lights.

12. Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

19.6 km from Kensington

Maya

￥20,102 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature, adjacent to a bar and dining area with modern decor.

13. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

17.6 km from Kensington

Greg

￥36,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, glass doors, and a staircase leading to the lobby.

14. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

14.2 km from Kensington

Efigenia

￥26,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

15. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

16.4 km from Kensington

Thorsten

￥30,203 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier, and a clear sky.

16. Marina Village Inn

14.2 km from Kensington

Chris

￥20,575 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A balcony with a view of a river and city skyline.

17. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

14.3 km from Kensington

Evelyn

￥24,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A bar area with a long counter, shelves with bottles, and a menu stand.

18. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

19.7 km from Kensington

Candace

￥22,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A stone facade entrance with a glass door, potted plants, and a brick-paved area.

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

21.8 km from Kensington

Naga Mallika

￥21,867 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a counter with a coffee station.

20. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

17.9 km from Kensington

Jennifer

￥47,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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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 UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Berkeley Community Theater. 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

The seaside views and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Albany. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are a few top sights nearby.

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West Oakland

Major West Coast port and trade center, this bustling area boasts the busiest port in Northern California, surrounded by a picturesque landscape of coastal terrace prairie, oak woodland, and north coastal scrub.

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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

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was excellent. Great location"

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

8/10 Good

"The reason for 4 stars in an otherwise great hotel is that the bathroom doors in our room were not staying shut because the spring on the door was broken. Upon confirming that it could not be fixed, we were allotted a different room. The front desk was really helpful in getting this sorted, kudos to them. I am taking away the one star for the inconvenience we faced."

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1. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

2. Hotel Mira Vista

3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

6. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

7. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

8. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

9. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

10. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

11. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

12. Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

13. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

14. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

15. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

16. Marina Village Inn

17. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

18. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

20. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

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