Kensington Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Kensington
Stay near popular Kensington attractions
Top hotels in Kensington
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Staff was great and very helpful, parking the car to go check in was a pain, stressful and not a lot of room and line was going out to the street. Hotel was nice inside, didn’t realize there was no microwave in the room which was a bummer and we had to call to figure out if there were blackout curtains ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"Inside was fairly clean. The outside could use a power spray cleaning at least every week from the smell of urine. Luggage Staff was extremely helpful. Check-in Staff that helped me could be more friendly to encourage customers to come back. Overall stay was okay to good."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Great property, very clean and a great location."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Good hotel in good location."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"The woman who welcomed us at check in was fabulous. The corner room was great view.But the rooms themselves are quite old and tired. The water is not up to San Francisco quality. Too minute chemicals."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Kensington
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Berkeley Repertory Theater 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.
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.
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 Vinca minor are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
South Berkeley
While you're in South Berkeley, take in top sights like Telegraph Avenue and jump on the metro at Ashby Station to see more of the city.
