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 spacious lobby with a chandelier, a checkered floor, and a view of the entrance.

1. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley, 4.7 km from Kensington

Monique

฿5,706 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A modern outdoor seating area with a pergola, glass railings, and a pathway leading to a covered deck.

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 5.5 km from Kensington

Curt

฿5,694 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

฿5,758 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

4. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

16.4 km from Kensington

Richard

฿5,380 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

5. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

8.5 km from Kensington

Elaine

฿5,227 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

6. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

16.4 km from Kensington

Sina

฿9,460 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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

7. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

16.8 km from Kensington

Colby John

฿3,650 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

8. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

17.6 km from Kensington

MELISSA

฿7,073 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.

9. Comfort Inn by the Bay

17.6 km from Kensington

Crystal

฿4,101 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.

10. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

18.3 km from Kensington

Sebastian Pablo

฿4,729 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

The exterior of the Chancellor Hotel with a green awning, a 'No Parking' sign, and a 'Restaurant & Bar' sign.

11. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

17.6 km from Kensington

Jinyu

฿4,111 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

12. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

18 km from Kensington

Masami

฿5,996 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

13. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

17.9 km from Kensington

Jessica

฿8,612 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

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

16.6 km from Kensington

Angelo

฿6,462 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A multi-level atrium with a central open space, seating areas, and a bar/lounge with a view of the surrounding floors.

15. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

24.5 km from Kensington

Shrleen

฿6,182 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

16. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

16.3 km from Kensington

Raul

฿5,832 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

17. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

16.7 km from Kensington

Allyson

฿6,178 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

18. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

17.9 km from Kensington

Heather

฿8,405 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

A modern building with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a red curb.

19. Hampton Inn Concord

21.6 km from Kensington

Tatiana

฿4,349 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern interior with round tables and chairs, a patterned rug, and a large wooden wall.

20. Hotel Zelos San Francisco

17.7 km from Kensington

Christian

฿8,006 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Kensington

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Hotel Shattuck Plaza	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,392 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina	4.0 star property	8.2 Very good 5,208 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 1,818 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

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

10/10 Excellent

"Best hotel I’ve stayed for my trip."

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"We had a fantastic stay at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco this weekend! The room was great, clean, comfortable, and exactly what we were hoping for. The service was excellent, and everyone we interacted with was friendly and welcoming. The location is awesome, with so much to see and do nearby. We also really enjoyed the food! Overall, it was a great experience from start to finish. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it!"

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Our top choices for Kensington hotels

1. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

2. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

3. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

4. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

5. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

6. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

7. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

8. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

9. Comfort Inn by the Bay

10. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

11. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

12. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

13. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

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

15. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center

16. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

17. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

18. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

19. Hampton Inn Concord

20. Hotel Zelos San Francisco

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