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

Joseph

￥23,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

2. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8.2 km from Kensington

Sheila

￥33,266 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

3. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

8.2 km from Kensington

somkait

￥22,948 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

4. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Northwest Berkeley, 4.6 km from Kensington

Myles

￥28,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8 km from Kensington

Ramamurthy

￥28,338 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

6. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

8.5 km from Kensington

Jerardo

￥26,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

7. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley, 4.7 km from Kensington

Erica

￥33,180 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

8. Hotel Mira Vista

3.4 km from Kensington

Mario

￥16,625 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

9. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

12.1 km from Kensington

Velisa

￥23,766 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge)

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

21.1 km from Kensington

Sheridan

￥25,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

11. Walnut Creek Marriott

18.8 km from Kensington

Jane

￥21,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

12. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

17.6 km from Kensington

Todd

￥36,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

13. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

14.3 km from Kensington

Chelsea

￥20,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

14. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

25 km from Kensington

Kalanea

￥14,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

15. Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

19.6 km from Kensington

Trinity

￥19,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

16. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

19.7 km from Kensington

Carol

￥22,161 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

17. Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa

15.8 km from Kensington

MAI

￥42,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

18. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

17.9 km from Kensington

Jennifer

￥43,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

19. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

16.4 km from Kensington

Thorsten

￥32,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

20. Marina Village Inn

14.2 km from Kensington

Chris

￥17,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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1. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

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3. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

4. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

6. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

7. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

8. Hotel Mira Vista

9. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

11. Walnut Creek Marriott

12. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

13. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

14. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

15. Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

16. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

17. Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa

18. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

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20. Marina Village Inn

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