What is Kensington like?

Kensington is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its shopping, restaurants and parks. Are you looking for Kensington travel tips? Make sure that you visit Tilden Regional Park and Blake Garden while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels are there in Kensington?

With 11 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options 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! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Kensington.

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, make sure that you visit other sights such as 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

RM805 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 5.5 km from Kensington

Brenda

RM715 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

3. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8 km from Kensington

Elianna

RM816 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

4. Hotel Mira Vista

3.4 km from Kensington

Sandy

RM385 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

5. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8.2 km from Kensington

Hugh

RM830 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

6. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

8.5 km from Kensington

Tamy

RM687 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A cityscape with a prominent Tribune Tower and various buildings.

7. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

12.1 km from Kensington

Steve

RM580 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

8. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

16.4 km from Kensington

ming

RM794 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

9. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

17.5 km from Kensington

Sonia

RM937 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, glass doors, and a staircase leading to the lobby.

10. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

14.2 km from Kensington

Ismael

RM608 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

16.6 km from Kensington

ROGER

RM921 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

12. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

18.3 km from Kensington

John

RM629 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern interior with a central walkway, wooden ceiling beams, and hanging pendant lights.

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

19.6 km from Kensington

Maya

RM603 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

14. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

18 km from Kensington

Evelyn

RM706 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

RM856 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

16. Comfort Inn by the Bay

17.6 km from Kensington

Diane

RM535 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A balcony with a view of a river and city skyline.

17. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

14.3 km from Kensington

Wesley

RM631 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

18. La Casa Inn

17.7 km from Kensington

Kim

RM680 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.

19. Oaktown Roost

12.1 km from Kensington

Davida

RM482 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and umbrellas branded with "Tiburon."

20. The Lodge at Tiburon

16 km from Kensington

Rebecca

RM940 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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Where to stay in Kensington

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Downtown Oakland

Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.

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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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Albany

Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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West Oakland

While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like Old Oakland and jump on the metro at West Oakland 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 Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.

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Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was very good. I enjoyed my day very much."

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were helpful. The tablet in each room provided information about amenities in the hotel, restaurant menus, places to see in San Francisco, etc. The bar was very popular with many people relaxing and hanging out there. The room was very clean and the bed was especially comfortable. The hey provided express check out to avoid waiting in lines. I had a very good experience here."

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

10/10 Excellent

"The best part of our stay was the interactions with Robbie at the front desk. From the time we checked in to check out, he went out of his way to be helpful, attentive and kind—even remembered our names! Always smiling and engaging, he represents the property well in his attention to quality customer experience."

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1. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

3. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

4. Hotel Mira Vista

5. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

6. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

7. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

8. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

9. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

10. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

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

12. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

14. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

15. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

16. Comfort Inn by the Bay

17. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

18. La Casa Inn

19. Oaktown Roost

20. The Lodge at Tiburon

Where to stay in Kensington

Downtown Oakland

Downtown Berkeley

Albany

West Oakland

Piedmont

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

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