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

￥23,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

2. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

8.2 km from Kensington

Aryan

￥29,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

3. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley, 4.7 km from Kensington

Celeste

￥30,989 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

4. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8.2 km from Kensington

Maggie

￥29,829 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8 km from Kensington

Daniel

￥31,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

6. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

8.5 km from Kensington

richard

￥29,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

7. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

12.1 km from Kensington

Donald

￥22,334 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

8. Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

19.6 km from Kensington

renee

￥23,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

9. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

14.3 km from Kensington

Susan

￥27,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 5 - Aug 6

10. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

19.7 km from Kensington

Jessie

￥23,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

11. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

25 km from Kensington

Fred

￥18,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 5 - Aug 6

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

21.8 km from Kensington

Nathan

￥20,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

13. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

16.4 km from Kensington

Saba

￥31,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

17.6 km from Kensington

Xiaolei

￥42,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

15. Best Western Corte Madera Inn

20.9 km from Kensington

Sandra

￥29,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

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

16. Marina Village Inn

14.2 km from Kensington

Caterina

￥20,691 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 5 - Aug 6

17. The Evergreen

20.8 km from Kensington

Ashley

￥25,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

18. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

17.9 km from Kensington

Fernando

￥43,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

19. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

16.4 km from Kensington

Saul

￥53,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 13 - Aug 14

20. Galleria Park Hotel

17.2 km from Kensington

LOVLEEN

￥30,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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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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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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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

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"Always a great stay at this convenient location. Staff is quite helpful and pleasant."

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay at this hotel. The location was excellent, the hotel was very clean, and everything felt fresh and well maintained. The staff were very friendly and even upgraded our room, which was a wonderful surprise. We really appreciated their kindness and hospitality. Highly recommended!"

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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

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

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