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

￥21,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Northwest Berkeley, 4.6 km from Kensington

Brent

￥27,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

3. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8 km from Kensington

Daniel

￥27,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

4. Hotel Mira Vista

3.4 km from Kensington

￥18,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

5. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

8.2 km from Kensington

Caroll

￥21,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

6. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley, 4.7 km from Kensington

sylvia

￥26,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

7. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

8.5 km from Kensington

Ildefonso

￥20,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

8. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8.2 km from Kensington

￥27,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

9. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

12.1 km from Kensington

Donald

￥19,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

10. Walnut Creek Marriott

18.8 km from Kensington

Loretta

￥21,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

11. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

14.3 km from Kensington

Ronald William Christopher

￥27,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

12. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

25 km from Kensington

Fred

￥17,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

13. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

16.4 km from Kensington

Maribeth

￥34,230 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

14. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport

20.8 km from Kensington

Jameile

￥15,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

15. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

19.7 km from Kensington

Dennis

￥22,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

16. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

16.7 km from Kensington

William

￥36,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

17. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

17.9 km from Kensington

Dean

￥42,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

18. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

17.6 km from Kensington

Brittney

￥33,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

19. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

16.6 km from Kensington

Miren

￥31,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

20. Best Western Corte Madera Inn

20.9 km from Kensington

SIMIN

￥27,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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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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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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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

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel with a great view of San Francisco from the Regency Club on top of the hotel! Also convenient to BART, Starbucks, Streetcar, and the Ferry building."

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

8/10 Good

"The room was very comfortable for 4 adults. I liked that the shower/toilet are was separate from the sink area. The breakfast was very good and well organized for seating. Lots of different items for different diets. The only thing I thought was not good was the price for a drink at the bar. A vodka tonic was $16! I don’t drink much so I just wanted a drink at the hotel by the fire and then head up to bed."

Fairmont San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"This is a beautiful historic hotel. We stayed on a Sunday night and we’re disappointed to find out the Tonga room is not open Sunday through Wednesday however the wonderful lady that checked us in arranged for a private tour of the Tonga room. We also took advantage of the rooftop garden, enjoying a bottle of wine and charcuterie. The concierge’s recommended a perfect walking distance little boutique Italian restaurant. We were traveling with my 85-year-old mother who cannot walk very far so this restaurant was a gem. I will definitely stay at the Fairmont again and hopefully come Wednesday through Saturday to enjoy the Tonga room."

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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. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

7. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

8. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

9. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

10. Walnut Creek Marriott

11. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

12. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

13. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

14. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport

15. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

16. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

17. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

18. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

19. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

20. Best Western Corte Madera Inn

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Hyatt Regency San Francisco

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