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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A spacious lobby with a chandelier, a checkered floor, and a view of the entrance.

1. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley, 4.7 km from Kensington

Monique

￥26,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A modern outdoor seating area with a pergola, glass railings, and a pathway leading to a covered deck.

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 5.5 km from Kensington

Jason

￥26,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

3. Hotel Mira Vista

3.4 km from Kensington

Sandy

￥14,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

4. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8 km from Kensington

Jasmine

￥31,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A tall hotel with a modern design, a prominent entrance, and a view of the city skyline.

5. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

16.8 km from Kensington

Huy

￥17,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

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

6. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

16.4 km from Kensington

Richard

￥28,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

7. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

18.3 km from Kensington

Mawel

￥22,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

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

Robert

￥24,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 27 - Nov 28

The exterior of the Chancellor Hotel with a green awning, a 'No Parking' sign, and a 'Restaurant & Bar' sign.

9. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

17.6 km from Kensington

Jinyu

￥20,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious lobby with modern seating, a large abstract sculpture, and a high ceiling with linear lighting.

10. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

16.4 km from Kensington

Sina

￥44,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

11. Comfort Inn by the Bay

17.6 km from Kensington

Crystal

￥19,284 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and a high ceiling with skylights.

12. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

17.9 km from Kensington

Jessica

￥36,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 30 - Dec 1

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'PARC 55' sign, multiple floors, and a corner location with a visible street view.

13. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

18 km from Kensington

Elizabeth

￥27,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A marble-floored hallway leading to a living area with a sofa and a fireplace.

14. Galleria Park Hotel

17.2 km from Kensington

Joseph

￥26,853 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a vintage camper parked nearby.

15. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

16.3 km from Kensington

Raul

￥27,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

16. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

16.7 km from Kensington

Allyson

￥28,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

17. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

17.6 km from Kensington

Jamaya

￥35,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden accent wall, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.

18. Hotel 32One

17.3 km from Kensington

Braelyn

￥19,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, a potted plant, a framed picture on the wall, and a desk with a chair.

19. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

16.6 km from Kensington

Russell

￥21,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

Heather

￥39,870 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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Compare popular hotels in Kensington

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel Shattuck Plaza	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,401 reviews	View
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,443 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina	4.0 star property	8.2 Very good 5,208 reviews	View
Hotel Mira Vista	2.0 star property	8.0 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 2,376 reviews	View

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Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great. Clean, organized, staff was so sweet and helpful, definitely felt safe there especially on Halloween night. We will be booking here again!"

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

8/10 Good

"Thank you , Holiday Inn San Francisco!! The view from my room was BREATH TAKING ! The Hotel was clean ! Staff were all polite and extremely helpful ! And I loved all of the amenities like the pool and the gym ! I truly enjoyed all of the surrounding restaurants and nightlife just outside of the hotel ! Definitely going to book again !"

Hotel Julian

8/10 Good

"We have two rooms, when we get there, one room the sink clogged and the other room smells bad. We ask the staff to fix it, the room with clogged sink they cannot fix they change the room for us right away but the room with bad smells the staff keep telling us they didn’t smell anything and don’t want to change the room for us, we insisted and finally the staff ask the manager and the manager agree to change the room for us. And to mention here, the staff’s (a guy working after 5pm) attitude is not good, being rude to my friend. To be fair, the hotel overall is clean and other staff is nice."

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

8/10 Good

"Very minimalistic features. A stool, instead of a chair. Our room was a handicap access room, and 3 times during our stay, we had to go down to the front desk to get help because the automatic door would not open. They were very helpful, but the issue was never completely addressed. In spite of this, we were comfortable here."

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Our top choices for Kensington hotels

1. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

3. Hotel Mira Vista

4. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

5. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

6. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

7. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

8. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

9. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

11. Comfort Inn by the Bay

12. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

13. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

14. Galleria Park Hotel

15. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

16. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

17. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

18. Hotel 32One

19. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

20. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

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