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

Monique

₹16,074 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 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

Jason

₹14,524 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 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

Jasmine

₹17,182 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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

4. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

8.5 km from Kensington

Elaine

₹13,338 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Nov - 29 Nov

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

5. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

16.4 km from Kensington

Richard

₹16,056 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A tall hotel with a modern design, a prominent entrance, and a view of the city skyline.

6. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

16.8 km from Kensington

Colby John

₹11,470 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A modern interior with a fireplace, sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

7. Grand Hyatt San Francisco

17.5 km from Kensington

McKenzie

₹19,591 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Nov - 28 Nov

A spacious lobby with modern seating, a large abstract sculpture, and a high ceiling with linear lighting.

8. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

16.4 km from Kensington

Sina

₹26,650 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.

9. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

17.6 km from Kensington

Jinyu

₹12,476 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

10. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

17.5 km from Kensington

Julio

₹21,819 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and a high ceiling with skylights.

11. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

17.9 km from Kensington

Jessica

₹24,262 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature, adjacent to a bar and dining area with modern decor.

12. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

17.6 km from Kensington

Jamaya

₹19,927 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

13. Comfort Inn by the Bay

17.6 km from Kensington

Crystal

₹11,553 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

Masami

₹16,891 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

15. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

18.3 km from Kensington

Sebastian Pablo

₹13,322 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a counter with a coffee station.

16. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

17.9 km from Kensington

Heather

₹24,088 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a vintage camper parked nearby.

17. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

16.3 km from Kensington

Raul

₹16,428 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

18. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

16.7 km from Kensington

Allyson

₹16,462 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Nov - 29 Nov

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

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

16.6 km from Kensington

Angelo

₹18,205 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A marble-floored hallway leading to a living area with a sofa and a fireplace.

20. Galleria Park Hotel

17.2 km from Kensington

Joseph

₹15,279 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Nov - 29 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Kensington

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Shattuck Plaza	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,394 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina	4.0 star property	8.2 Very good 5,201 reviews	View
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,445 reviews	View
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,822 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

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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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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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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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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Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and price for a quick personal business trip. I stay at CQ in London often but this is my first other location. Will stay again soon."

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1. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

3. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

4. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

5. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

6. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

7. Grand Hyatt San Francisco

8. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

9. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

11. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

12. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

13. Comfort Inn by the Bay

14. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

15. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

16. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

17. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

18. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

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

20. Galleria Park Hotel

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