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 compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, and a view of the outdoors.

1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Northwest Berkeley, 4.6 km from Kensington

Vena

￥26,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley, 4.7 km from Kensington

Monique

￥26,509 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.

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 5.5 km from Kensington

Curt

￥27,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

￥26,752 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

5. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

16.4 km from Kensington

Richard

￥24,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

6. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

16.8 km from Kensington

Colby John

￥18,318 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.

7. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

8.5 km from Kensington

Elaine

￥21,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

8. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

18.3 km from Kensington

Sebastian Pablo

￥21,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

￥17,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

￥43,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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

￥19,053 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

￥40,012 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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

13. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

18 km from Kensington

Jorge

￥27,858 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.

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

17.6 km from Kensington

MELISSA

￥32,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern interior with a fireplace, sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

15. Grand Hyatt San Francisco

17.5 km from Kensington

McKenzie

￥32,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

16. Hotel 32One

17.3 km from Kensington

Isaac

￥21,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

Raul

￥25,031 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

18. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

16.7 km from Kensington

Allyson

￥28,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A rooftop terrace with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of tall buildings.

19. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

16.6 km from Kensington

Russell

￥21,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

20. Galleria Park Hotel

17.2 km from Kensington

Joseph

￥31,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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Compare popular hotels in Kensington

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Hotel Shattuck Plaza	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,389 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina	4.0 star property	8.2 Very good 5,197 reviews	View
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,445 reviews	View
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,813 reviews	View

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Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and decent price. We like the ambiance of an older hotel. Very well maintained."

The Pickwick Hotel

8/10 Good

"The hotel location is great and being a an older hotel you expect some small quirks with the building. I guess do to vagrant issues, they do not open the double doors in front so on a warm day lobby is very stuffy (AC in rooms only). Carpets are super dirty. Furniture on lobby area has holes, rips, tears. the photos are not correct. And it is not that clean or comfortable. Looking in the gathering areas. The attached restaurant does not open until after one o'clock in afternoon, so don't expect getting anything before then. The price is right for what you get in that area of SF. It is a 3 star at best hotel on a scale of 1 - 5 star. Nothing horribly bad, but nothing exceptional. Beds are comfy and pillows not bad. Just don't expect 5 star and you will be fine."

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1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

4. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

5. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

6. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

7. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

8. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

9. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

11. Comfort Inn by the Bay

12. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

13. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

15. Grand Hyatt San Francisco

16. Hotel 32One

17. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

18. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

19. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

20. Galleria Park Hotel

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