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 27 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 Crown Casino, Marvel Stadium, and Melbourne Central. When you're sightseeing in Melbourne, Collins Street and Asia Society and 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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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Interior

ReadySet Apartments on Altona

Kensington

Anonymous traveler

￥30,931 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 3 - Jun 4

Standard Cabin, 3 Bedrooms | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Airport Tourist Village Melbourne

13.7 km from Kensington

Karen

￥13,276 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 11 - Jun 12

Best Western Airport Motel and Convention Centre

13.6 km from Kensington

Olivia

￥18,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 11 - Jun 12

Quality Hotel Melbourne Airport

12.8 km from Kensington

Jamie

￥17,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 20 - Jun 21

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

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 3.8 km from Kensington

Ian

￥13,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 3 - Jun 4

View Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 7.4 km from Kensington

Twila

￥15,829 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport, 14.7 km from Kensington

Suzanne

￥20,418 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 27 - Jun 28

Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 3.1 km from Kensington

Rachelle

￥12,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 24 - Jun 25

Mercure Melbourne Albert Park

Melbourne Central Business District, 7.8 km from Kensington

Jesse

￥14,371 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 2 - Jun 3

Classic Two Bedroom Apartment with Balcony | Terrace/patio

Oaks Melbourne St Kilda Road Hotel

Melbourne Central Business District, 7.5 km from Kensington

Fitoon

￥14,715 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

Quest St Kilda Road

Melbourne Central Business District, 7 km from Kensington

Natalia

￥16,939 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 3.9 km from Kensington

Rodney Graeme

￥16,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 11 - Jun 12

Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG

Melbourne Airport, 14.9 km from Kensington

Judith

￥21,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 13 - Jun 14

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 4.1 km from Kensington

Jim

￥13,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 8 - Jun 9

ibis Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central Business District, 3.5 km from Kensington

D

￥13,118 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

Quincy Hotel Melbourne

Yarra Riverfront, 3.9 km from Kensington

Joanne

￥17,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

ibis Styles Melbourne Southbank

Southbank, 4.6 km from Kensington

Mark

￥13,688 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

The Kinson

Melbourne Central Business District, 6.6 km from Kensington

Nina

￥19,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 11 - Jun 12

The Hotel Windsor

Melbourne Central Business District, 4.4 km from Kensington

Louise

￥18,614 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

ibis Styles Kingsgate

Melbourne Central Business District, 3.6 km from Kensington

Kate

￥11,634 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

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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

Novotel Melbourne on Collins

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel has a great central location, making it easy to access many city venues. The staff were great and the room comfortable."

Clarion Suites Gateway

8/10 Good

"We stayed here for the location, the room having a small kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine. The hotel is needing some renovation, the shower was in the bath and water went everywhere, the soap dispensers were empty in the shower and it seemed they did not have replacements. Having said that the room was a good size, looked out on the river towards Crown. It had parking which we needed. It’s also a little noisy from the trams and trains running in the road where the room looked out on."

Pegasus Apart'Hotel

4/10 Poor

"Staff at reception was not friendly or helpful. Strict about check in time, didn’t let us in even for an hour earlier. We were so tired after a long flight from Canada. They made us waited in the lobby till 3pm. Also, they did not provide slippers because of our room was not “luxury” enough… only gave us one pair after I promised to give them a review. We stayed for four nights and couldn’t get two pairs for two people?! Yes, here is the true reviews!"

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ReadySet Apartments on Altona

Airport Tourist Village Melbourne

Best Western Airport Motel and Convention Centre

Quality Hotel Melbourne Airport

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

View Melbourne

Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Mercure Melbourne Albert Park

Oaks Melbourne St Kilda Road Hotel

Quest St Kilda Road

Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne

Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

ibis Melbourne Central

Quincy Hotel Melbourne

ibis Styles Melbourne Southbank

The Kinson

The Hotel Windsor

ibis Styles Kingsgate

Where to stay in Kensington

Melbourne Central Business District

Southbank

Docklands

Melbourne Airport

Sorrento

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Novotel Melbourne on Collins

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