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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Napa American Canyon by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Napa American Canyon by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Napa American Canyon by IHG
2.5 star property
30 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"We always stay at this location when visiting American Canyon. Safe clean and close to everything you need. "
United States
Tracy
The price is ￥12,932
￥14,767 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Napa American Canyon by IHG
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Sonesta Select San Ramon

Sonesta Select San Ramon

Sonesta Select San Ramon
3.0 star property
32.4 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1012)
"Great location for visiting family in the area. Room was clean and the front desk was very helpful with extra towels. "
United States
Felicia
The price is ￥15,269
￥17,718 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Sonesta Select San Ramon
Front of property - evening/night
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
4.0 star property
16.9 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2129)
"Great stay "
United States
Samantha
The price is ￥16,341
￥19,232 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Exterior
InterContinental San Francisco by IHG

InterContinental San Francisco by IHG

InterContinental San Francisco by IHG
4.0 star property
18 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1026)
"Love this hotel in SF."
United States
JONATHAN
The price is ￥24,306
￥35,025 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
InterContinental San Francisco by IHG
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill
3.0 star property
19.7 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1107)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Heidi
The price is ￥14,802
￥16,904 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill
Terrace/patio
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
4.0 star property
16.6 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2806)
"Clean and comfortable room, good staff, great location. "
United Kingdom
David
The price is ￥15,624
￥18,389 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, sun loungers
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 star property
18.3 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4983)
"Rooms were great, staff was great, location was great. "
United States
Jonathan
The price is ￥18,541
￥21,822 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Exterior
Hampton Inn Vallejo

Hampton Inn Vallejo

Hampton Inn Vallejo
2.5 star property
26.2 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"Wonderful staff, room was clean, and the breakfast was 👍. We had a great stay"
United States
Tania
The price is ￥12,963
￥14,701 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Hampton Inn Vallejo
Front of property - evening/night
Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Hotel Nikko San Francisco
4.5 star property
17.9 km from Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2647)
"Very clean friendly staff and safe hotel "
United States
Lisa
The price is ￥23,706
￥35,065 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
16.7 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3833)
"We stay here a lot, great place and safe."
United States
Albert
The price is ￥18,931
￥29,433 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG
2.5 star property
19.1 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Super clean room, comfortable bed and friendly staff. "
United States
Oleksandra
The price is ￥15,737
￥17,577 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG
Terrace/patio
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1285)
"Great overnight stay and across the street from the Bay Street shopping district."
United States
Sasha
The price is ￥15,220
￥18,823 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
Exterior detail
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
4.0 star property
17.9 km from Kensington
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1128)
"Great stay, friendly staff, and clean room!"
United States
Maria
The price is ￥20,315
￥30,328 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Exterior
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
4.0 star property
Berkeley Marina, 5.5 km from Kensington
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (3935)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Rafael
The price is ￥17,482
￥20,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 17 - Dec 18
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar
Timbri Hotel San Francisco, Curio Collection by Hilton

Timbri Hotel San Francisco, Curio Collection by Hilton

Timbri Hotel San Francisco, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
18.2 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (915)
"Angie and Aaron at the front desk are outstanding brand ambassadors. "
United States
Ben
The price is ￥14,259
￥24,417 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Timbri Hotel San Francisco, Curio Collection by Hilton
Exterior
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
17.6 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1848)
"Great stay. "
United States
Jon
The price is ￥25,241
￥29,706 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Hotel 32One

Hotel 32One

Hotel 32One
3.0 star property
17.3 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (700)
"Simple, extremely clean and felt very safe in the area. "
United States
Martin
The price is ￥16,281
￥19,162 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hotel 32One
Interior entrance
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
16.5 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1615)
"Great location and awesome hotel"
United States
Adam
The price is ￥18,089
￥27,913 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Interior
Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4.0 star property
Downtown Berkeley, 4.7 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1081)
"Wonderful, will stay here again."
United States
Jennifer
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
Sundeck
Hotel VIA

Hotel VIA

Hotel VIA
4.0 star property
17.5 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1499)
"Smooth check in and check out. Nice room and friendly staff in a great location "
United States
Nancy
The price is ￥25,101
￥29,542 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Hotel VIA
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Where to stay in Kensington

Find the best Kensington areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Kensington
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Lake Merritt featuring a pond

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.

Berkeley showing a river or creek, a sunset and general coastal views

Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. 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.

Piedmont showing street scenes and outdoor art

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.

Albany

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.

Gourmet Ghetto

North Berkeley

If you're spending some time in North Berkeley, Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents are top sights worth seeing.

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Would stay again. Staff was great. Room was great. Loby was great. Location great. Room size was good. Large walk in closet to store items. Full size bathroom. "
Honey 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Handlery Union Square Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

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 10 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.
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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 Indian Rock Park.