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.

Top 10 Kensington Hotels of 2026

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1. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 5.5 km from Kensington

Blythe

RM622 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley, 4.7 km from Kensington

Shannon

RM806 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

3. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8 km from Kensington

Deogracias

RM716 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

4. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8.2 km from Kensington

Maggie

RM821 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

5. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

8.2 km from Kensington

Arkansas

RM673 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Aug - 7 Aug

6. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

8.5 km from Kensington

richard

RM757 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

7. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

12.1 km from Kensington

Donald

RM608 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Aug - 2 Aug

8. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

14.3 km from Kensington

Susan

RM695 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

9. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

16.4 km from Kensington

Saul

RM1,146 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

10. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

16.4 km from Kensington

Saba

RM1,059 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

11. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

17.9 km from Kensington

Fernando

RM1,131 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

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

21.8 km from Kensington

Lisa

RM482 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

13. Best Western Corte Madera Inn

20.9 km from Kensington

Sandra

RM770 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

14. Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

19.6 km from Kensington

renee

RM642 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

15. Hotel Caza

16.7 km from Kensington

Lina

RM934 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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

16. Marina Village Inn

14.2 km from Kensington

Benjamin

RM709 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

17. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

16.5 km from Kensington

Robert

RM1,174 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

18. The Evergreen

20.8 km from Kensington

Bernice

RM721 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

19. Grand Hyatt San Francisco

17.5 km from Kensington

Maryann

RM992 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

20. InterContinental San Francisco by IHG

18 km from Kensington

Luis Adolfo

RM1,129 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Jul - 1 Aug

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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 Jack London Square or Oakland City Center 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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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

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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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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Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed my stay. Thank you!"

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"Such a wonderful stay at Hilton Union Square! We were very impressed with the amenities and service. We had a great view from the room balcony. Hotel is in a great location just a mile from Oracle Park (for Giants game) and walking distance to high end shops (Goyard 😁). Super friendly and helpful staff! We will definitely stay here again!"

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"My family stayed at Hotel Zephyr for four nights, and overall we had a great experience. If you’re looking for a hotel in the Fisherman’s Wharf area, look no further—Hotel Zephyr is an excellent choice. The location is fantastic, with many attractions within walking distance, and the staff were friendly and welcoming throughout our stay. There were, however, a couple of disappointments. The hotel charges a daily amenity fee of $35, which was not disclosed on Expedia when we made our reservation. We were surprised by this additional charge upon arrival. In addition, although we travel frequently and many hotels allow complimentary early check-in when a room is available, that was not the case here. Hotel Zephyr charges an extra fee even if your room is ready just 30 minutes before the standard check-in time. Despite these issues, we enjoyed our stay, and the excellent location and friendly staff made Hotel Zephyr a great place for our family to stay."

Hotels in Kensington, Oakland

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1. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

3. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

4. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

5. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

6. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

7. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

8. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

9. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

10. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

11. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

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

13. Best Western Corte Madera Inn

14. Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

15. Hotel Caza

16. Marina Village Inn

17. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

18. The Evergreen

19. Grand Hyatt San Francisco

20. InterContinental San Francisco by IHG

Where to stay in Kensington

Downtown Oakland

Downtown Berkeley

Piedmont

West Oakland

Albany

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

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