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 10 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 Indian Rock Park.

Top 10 Kensington Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Kensington, Oakland

"Great stay !"

RM591 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

"Great place to stay!"

RM505 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

"Great hotel and good amenities and great food options nearby. "

RM497 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

"Good location, good price, nice staff"

"Very close to Oakland International airport."

"Great staff, good food "

RM1,196 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

"Staff was friendly, pool was clean and breakfast was simple. "

"Comfortable bed, convenient location, gated parking included "

RM451 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

"Beautiful place and great staff"

RM621 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

"Stayed here 1 night, good service, good location for us"

RM528 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

"i love this hotel because safe and convinenient"

RM829 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

"The breakfast was fantastic and the rooms clean "

RM803 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

"Great stay"

RM723 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

"Great price and staff"

RM359 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

"Would stay here again. Staff friendly, hotel clean tidy. "

RM934 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

"Nice hotel, clean, excellent location "

RM1,088 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

"Hotel was clean and close to transportation and food"

RM879 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

"The breakfast was great and the staff very helpful."

RM939 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

"Great stay and location "

RM1,138 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

"Good value, comfy beds, great staff."

RM544 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

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Where to stay in Kensington

Find the best Kensington areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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Berkeley showing a river or creek, a sunset and a bridge

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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Fruitvale

While you're in Fruitvale, take in top sights like Côte West and jump on the metro at Fruitvale 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, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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