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. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 5.5 km from Kensington

Ariona

￥24,095 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Northwest Berkeley, 4.6 km from Kensington

Myles

￥27,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

3. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8 km from Kensington

Daniel

￥27,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

4. Hotel Mira Vista

3.4 km from Kensington

Mario

￥16,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

5. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

8.2 km from Kensington

Caroll

￥24,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

6. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8.2 km from Kensington

Sheila

￥28,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

7. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley, 4.7 km from Kensington

Naomi

￥26,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View | View from room

8. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

8.5 km from Kensington

Ildefonso

￥24,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

21.1 km from Kensington

Emelly

￥23,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

10. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

12.1 km from Kensington

Armondo

￥22,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Water View | Balcony view

11. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

14.3 km from Kensington

Ronald William Christopher

￥19,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

12. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

25 km from Kensington

Judy

￥14,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

13. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

16.4 km from Kensington

Maribeth

￥32,829 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

14. Walnut Creek Marriott

18.8 km from Kensington

Loretta

￥20,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

15. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

19.7 km from Kensington

Carol

￥21,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

16. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

17.6 km from Kensington

Brittney

￥33,451 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

21.8 km from Kensington

Roshell

￥19,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

18. Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa

15.8 km from Kensington

Frank

￥38,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

19. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

16.7 km from Kensington

William

￥36,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

20. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

16.6 km from Kensington

Kathleen

￥24,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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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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The Art Museum Pacific Film Archive building with a modern design, large windows, and a visible street with cars and a cyclist.

Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley 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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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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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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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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Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was clean, staff was nice & had a great time staying there"

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

8/10 Good

"The hotel was clean and comfortable. The bathroom on the other hand was so small that you had to straddle the toilet just to close the door. But it was clean and functional. Would I stay there again? Sure if I ever come back to SF. Did we try the breakfast buffet that came with the room rate, no. The line was so long and we didn’t want to stand in line to grab a coffee and a bite. But it must have been nice because there were a lot of people there."

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1. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

3. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

4. Hotel Mira Vista

5. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

6. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

7. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

8. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

10. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

11. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

12. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

13. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

14. Walnut Creek Marriott

15. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

16. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

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

18. Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa

19. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

20. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Where to stay in Kensington

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Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

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