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

Blythe

￥25,965 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 13 - Aug 14

2. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

8.2 km from Kensington

Aryan

￥25,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

3. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley, 4.7 km from Kensington

Celeste

￥31,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

4. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8.2 km from Kensington

Maggie

￥30,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8 km from Kensington

Deogracias

￥28,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

6. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

8.5 km from Kensington

richard

￥29,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

7. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

12.1 km from Kensington

Donald

￥22,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

8. Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

19.6 km from Kensington

renee

￥22,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

9. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

14.3 km from Kensington

Susan

￥26,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

10. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

19.7 km from Kensington

Jessie

￥23,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

11. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

25 km from Kensington

Fred

￥18,790 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 4 - Aug 5

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

21.8 km from Kensington

Nathan

￥20,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

13. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

16.4 km from Kensington

Saba

￥30,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

17.6 km from Kensington

Xiaolei

￥42,423 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

15. Best Western Corte Madera Inn

20.9 km from Kensington

Sandra

￥29,618 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

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

16. Marina Village Inn

14.2 km from Kensington

Caterina

￥22,630 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

17. The Evergreen

20.8 km from Kensington

Ashley

￥27,765 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 4 - Aug 5

18. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

17.9 km from Kensington

Fernando

￥43,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

19. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

16.4 km from Kensington

Saul

￥48,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

20. Galleria Park Hotel

17.2 km from Kensington

Aravindh

￥30,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

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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 Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. 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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Piedmont

You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.

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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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Albany

The seaside views and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Albany. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are a few top sights nearby.

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Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"room was clean and staff very helpful."

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Great little spot in a nice part of town. Felt safe, rooms were small but clean, and staff was very helpful and welcoming. Would definitely stay here again. Loved that they had refillable water bottles with purified water. Definitely a bonus as we didn’t have to go out and buy water."

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"This is my 2nd consecutive weekend stay! For the nightly rate, thie value is exceptional. Very clean, friendly and courteous staff, cozy bar with television showing SF sites or local sports, and most importantly a plush bed with plenty of pillows. Bonus points for the yellow rubber ducky to accompany your deep bath with provided bath salts"

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Our top choices for Kensington hotels

1. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

2. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

3. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

4. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

6. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

7. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

8. Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

9. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

10. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

11. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

13. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

15. Best Western Corte Madera Inn

16. Marina Village Inn

17. The Evergreen

18. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

19. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

20. Galleria Park Hotel

Where to stay in Kensington

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Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Handlery Union Square Hotel

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