What's it like in Kensington?

Kensington is a neighborhood that travelers like for its restaurants.

How many hotels are there in the Kensington area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Melbourne, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 26 Kensington hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

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

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Kensington.

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

For more details about changing or cancelling your trip to Kensington, click here .

What is there to do in this Melbourne neighborhood?

Favorite places to visit in the surrounding area include Melbourne Central, Crown Casino, and Marvel Stadium. When you're sightseeing in Melbourne, Asia Society and Museum and Australian Racing Museum are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Kensington and the greater Melbourne area?

Looking for a quick way to explore more of the city? Catch a ride on metro transit at Kensington Station and South Kensington Station.

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Our top choices for Kensington hotels

Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Front of property

A Cozy Apt Near to Flemington Races, Free Parking

Kensington

￥44,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 2 - Apr 3

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Interior

ReadySet Apartments on Altona

Kensington

Anonymous traveler

￥30,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 14 - Apr 15

Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park

27.7 km from Kensington

Vicki

￥31,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 14 - Apr 15

Studio Executive Apartment | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Oakwood Premier Melbourne

Southbank, 4.4 km from Kensington

Tapiwa

￥16,669 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 9 - Apr 10

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf

4.2 km from Kensington

Wayne

￥16,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 20 - Apr 21

Pullman Melbourne Albert Park

Melbourne Central Business District, 7.7 km from Kensington

Angus Sebastian

￥18,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 20 - Apr 21

Mercure Melbourne Albert Park

Melbourne Central Business District, 7.8 km from Kensington

Victoria

￥16,753 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 20 - Apr 21

Classic Two Bedroom Apartment with Balcony | Terrace/patio

Oaks Melbourne St Kilda Road Hotel

Melbourne Central Business District, 7.5 km from Kensington

Mojtaba

￥15,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 6 - Apr 7

View Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 7.4 km from Kensington

PIM

￥14,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 3 - Apr 4

Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands

Docklands, 3.5 km from Kensington

William

￥16,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 5 - Apr 6

Quest St Kilda Road

Melbourne Central Business District, 7 km from Kensington

yvette

￥16,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 26 - Apr 27

Crowne Plaza Melbourne by IHG

Yarra Riverfront, 4.1 km from Kensington

Mario

￥21,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 5 - Apr 6

Hyatt House South Melbourne

South Melbourne, 5.8 km from Kensington

Yijiao

￥18,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 20 - Apr 21

Best Western Melbourne City

Yarra Riverfront, 3.9 km from Kensington

Lynette

￥12,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 19 - Apr 20

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders by IHG

Yarra Riverfront, 3.9 km from Kensington

Anudeep kaur

￥19,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 17 - Apr 18

In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 3.8 km from Kensington

jenny

￥13,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 5 - Apr 6

The Kinson

Melbourne Central Business District, 6.6 km from Kensington

Jeffrey

￥18,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 28 - Apr 29

Hyatt Centric Melbourne

Yarra Riverfront, 3.9 km from Kensington

Stephen

￥23,993 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 5 - Apr 6

Brady Apartment Hotel Flinders Street

Yarra Riverfront, 4 km from Kensington

Maria Corazon

￥14,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 23 - Apr 24

2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine

Batman’s Hill on Collins

Melbourne Central Business District, 3.8 km from Kensington

Angela

￥13,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 8 - Apr 9

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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

Melbourne Central Business District

Discover a blend of contemporary and Victorian architecture, vibrant street art, and literary culture in this bustling city center. Explore famed alleyways, visit the State Library, and enjoy easy access to public transport hubs.

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Southbank

High-rise development dominates this inner-city suburb, featuring the Southbank Promenade and Southgate Restaurant and Shopping Precinct. Enjoy the art and craft market on Sundays, and explore the area via tram lines or the Capital City Bicycle Trail.

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Docklands

Striking contemporary architecture meets heritage buildings in this area, where visitors can shop at The District Docklands, ride the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel, and explore public art. Diverse dining options, sports courts, and various transport options make it a convenient choice.

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Melbourne Airport

Located within the City of Hume, Melbourne Airport suburb is home to the Tullamarine Country Club and The Hangar, a training base for Essendon Football Club. Easily accessible by multiple bus routes and the upcoming Melbourne Airport rail link.

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Sorrento

Coastal town Sorrento offers charter fishing boats from its pier, a summer ferry service to Queenscliff, and the historic Sorrento Park with a playground and BBQ facilities. Explore limestone buildings like the heritage-listed Sorrento Post Office.

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Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Meriton Suites Melbourne

10/10 Excellent

"Would highly recommend. Clean, new, amazing value for money in Melbourne. "

Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel

6/10 Okay

"The room we booked for 3 nights was a bit basic and felt a bit grumpy to be honest . It did have a decent sized fridge and top freezer ( needs de- icing ) and a microwave but cutlery and cooking essentials were lacking so luckily we hadn't planned to eat in much . Front reception is much more up-to-date and nicely decorated and staff are friendly. Laundry is a separate room beside the gym and pool . Note pool is fully enclosed with no windows . There is a charge to use the washer & dryer so make sure to have changed as no cards accepted. Good location for getting around . Note room windows don't open . "

Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne

8/10 Good

"Upgraded to a Superior King on level 16…happy and pleasantly surprised. Happy with the cleanliness, the staff were friendly and helpful, buffet breakfast included was sufficient. The only downside was the noise during the day due to work being done and at night due to traffic. Even though I was on level 16 the traffic could be heard quite loudly. Better soundproofing is needed as the banging of doors from other rooms was quite loud."

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Our top choices for Kensington hotels

A Cozy Apt Near to Flemington Races, Free Parking

ReadySet Apartments on Altona

Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park

Oakwood Premier Melbourne

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf

Pullman Melbourne Albert Park

Mercure Melbourne Albert Park

Oaks Melbourne St Kilda Road Hotel

View Melbourne

Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands

Quest St Kilda Road

Crowne Plaza Melbourne by IHG

Hyatt House South Melbourne

Best Western Melbourne City

Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders by IHG

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

The Kinson

Hyatt Centric Melbourne

Brady Apartment Hotel Flinders Street

Batman’s Hill on Collins

Where to stay in Kensington

Melbourne Central Business District

Southbank

Docklands

Melbourne Airport

Sorrento

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Meriton Suites Melbourne

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