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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Shattuck Plaza	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,408 reviews	View
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,441 reviews	View
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 7,749 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,310 reviews	View

Where to stay in Kensington

Find the best Kensington areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Kensington

A street scene with a prominent building featuring a large marquee sign reading "OAKLAND."

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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The Art Museum Pacific Film Archive building with a modern design, located at the corner of a street with a traffic light and pedestrians nearby.

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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An aerial view of a coastal city with a large bay, a peninsula with sparse vegetation, and a distant urban skyline.

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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A cityscape with a prominent building featuring a spire and golden lights, set against a backdrop of a sunset sky and distant mountains.

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

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

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley

10/10 Excellent

mahmood

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Northwest Berkeley

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina

10/10 Excellent

Roxana

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

Hotel Mira Vista

El Cerrito

10/10 Excellent

rodney

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

HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Emeryville

10/10 Excellent

Anne

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed. There is a view of the city through the window.

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Emeryville

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a glass-top fire pit, and potted plants.

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

JAMES DANIELS,

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

Galleria Park Hotel

Downtown San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

Their guest service is a 20/10. I called earlier in the week to ask about arriving early and parking. They were gracious and accommodating, saying we could check into our room if it was ready when we arrived. On arrival, the doorman (shamefully I didn’t get his name) was welcoming, friendly and efficient. I had injured my knee a couple of days earlier and was on crutches and he did everything he could to help me. At the front desk, Jared and Dominique were warm, welcoming, professional and...

Sara

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

La Casa Inn

Marina District

10/10 Excellent

debra

A restaurant with a bar area, multiple tables and chairs, and large windows offering a view of the street.

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Downtown Oakland

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Downtown San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

Luke

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a compact kitchen area, and a mirror.

Star Motel

Cow Hollow

10/10 Excellent

Diane

A white car parked in a modern indoor space with a circular ceiling, large windows, and potted plants.

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

Denise

An outdoor cafe with brick walls, outdoor seating, and a tree in the foreground.

Argonaut Hotel

Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

Mary

A wooden deck with a door, a bench, a chair, and a table.

San Remo Hotel

North Beach

10/10 Excellent

Nena

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a potted plant, and a view of surrounding high-rise buildings.

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

Adonis

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks, a toilet, and a walk-in shower.

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

Alice

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

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Union Square

10/10 Excellent

My stay was fantastic. The only negative thing I experienced was that they removed the US flag from its place of honor at the peak of their hotel in order to fly a pride flag in its place. As a veteran whos friends gave their lives for the US and whos coffins were draped with that flag, this was intolerable. There were plenty other places they could and did fly the pride flag. It should never fly in lieu of the Stars and Stripes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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Our top choices for Kensington hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

3. Hotel Mira Vista

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

6. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

7. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

8. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

9. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

11. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

12. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

13. Comfort Inn by the Bay

14. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

15. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

16. Galleria Park Hotel

17. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

18. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

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

20. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

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Where to stay in Kensington

Downtown Oakland

Downtown Berkeley

Albany

Piedmont

West Oakland

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kensington like?

How many hotels will I find in Kensington?

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kensington, will I receive a refund?

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What are the top things to see and do in Kensington?

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