Kensington Travel Guide
Tourist Guide



Visit Kensington
Where to stay in Kensington

Rock Creek Hills
While there might not be top attractions in Rock Creek Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Strathmore and National Museum of Health and Medicine.

South Kensington
South Kensington is well liked for its churches and architecture. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, National Museum of Health and Medicine and Strathmore are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Washington Plaza Hotel
Great food and and price for hotel restaurant
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
Room was a bit dated, the carpet looked like from another era. Breakfast was ok. Overall, a nice place to stay for the cost
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

The Watermark Hotel
Clean room! Breakfast while limited on options has enough for all tastes.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Glover Park - Georgetown
Did not go to breakfast. Reception people not very friendly or helpful. They were not familiar with metro or buses or Georgetown. I have traveled extensively but had to ask for help to turn on lights in the room. Lamp switches very hard to find. Very modern rooms so the light situation….room not ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Hotel AKA Washington Circle
Amazing experience
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

The Eldon Luxury Suites
This is an excellent option around the convention center
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit
Kensington Dog Run
Kensington Dog Run is just one of the places to see in Homewood, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Sebrof-Forbes Cultural Arts Center
Enjoy an outing to Sebrof-Forbes Cultural Arts Center during your stay in North Kensington.
- White House
- National Mall
- Capital One Arena
- United States Capitol
- Union Station Shopping Center
- Arlington National Cemetery
- University of Maryland
- Washington Monument
- George Washington University
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Smithsonian's National Zoo
- Pentagon
- Lincoln Memorial
- National Air and Space Museum
- International Spy Museum



