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 bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

1. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley, 4.7 km from Kensington

Erica

￥31,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

2. Hotel Mira Vista

3.4 km from Kensington

Sandy

￥14,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A marina with boats, palm trees, and a building with large windows.

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 5.5 km from Kensington

Brenda

￥26,227 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

Elianna

￥31,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

5. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8.2 km from Kensington

Hugh

￥31,438 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

ming

￥30,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern building facade with vertical wooden slats, a glass entrance, and a sign reading "La Société Bar & Cafe".

7. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

17.5 km from Kensington

Sonia

￥36,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

Tamy

￥26,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.

9. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

17.6 km from Kensington

eric

￥22,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of a cityscape at sunset.

10. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

18 km from Kensington

Janet

￥25,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

11. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

18.3 km from Kensington

Sebastian Pablo

￥24,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

12. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

17.9 km from Kensington

Isaac

￥39,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

13. Hotel 32One

17.3 km from Kensington

Isaac

￥25,483 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

14. Comfort Inn by the Bay

17.6 km from Kensington

Diane

￥20,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

15. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

17.6 km from Kensington

Morgan

￥36,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a counter with a coffee station.

16. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

17.9 km from Kensington

Heather

￥45,905 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

17. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

16.3 km from Kensington

Rebecca

￥32,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern interior with round tables and chairs, a patterned rug, and a large wooden wall.

18. Hotel Zelos San Francisco

17.7 km from Kensington

Christian

￥41,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

19. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

16.7 km from Kensington

David

￥34,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A high-rise room with a city view, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a patterned rug.

20. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

18 km from Kensington

Dusan

￥27,348 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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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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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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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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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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Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Hotel Julian

8/10 Good

"It was great"

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

8/10 Good

"The hotel is in the absolute perfect area with multiple entries! It has great views, a peaceful courtyard with tons of games for families! It offers places on every floor to refill your water bottles for free. The room was clean and a good size. They even have a little breakfast trailer for the morning that was convenient. My only complaints is the staff didn’t tell me any of this I had to figure everything out on my own, and the trailer had new people I guess so they double charged me and then gave me the wrong order. They also messed up the order of the people in front of us. So it was a good experience not excellent because the staff wasn’t informative about anything in the hotel all they said was here is your room key and we need a card to charge the amenity fees and the “breakfast staff” didn’t know what that we’re doing."

Grand Hyatt San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"The Hyatt was amazing. I love the location in San Francisco and the staff was very professional and nice. We had a wonderful room that was super clean and the buffet breakfast was fantastic. We also enjoyed the bar for happy hour and the food was delicious. Thanks for such a wonderful weekend. We will definitely stay here again when we’re in the city."

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Our top choices for Kensington hotels

1. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

2. Hotel Mira Vista

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

4. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

5. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

6. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

7. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

8. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

9. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

11. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

12. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

13. Hotel 32One

14. Comfort Inn by the Bay

15. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

16. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

17. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

18. Hotel Zelos San Francisco

19. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

20. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

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