What is Kensington like?

Travellers to the Kensington neighbourhood in San Diego will be sure to enjoy their stay. Consider a visit to Kensington Club as part of your Kensington travel plans.

How many hotels are there in the Kensington area?

Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodation options in Kensington to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater San Diego area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kensington, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Kensington.

What are the top things to see and do in Kensington?

Kensington Club is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Kensington. While you're out sightseeing, AMSD Concerts and Normal Heights United Methodist Church are a couple of additional sights to visit in San Diego.

Top 10 Kensington Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Kensington hotels

1. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

4.2 km from Kensington

Bernadette

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

2. Best Western Seven Seas

5.8 km from Kensington

Colleen

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

3. Kings Inn San Diego

6.7 km from Kensington

yasir

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

4. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

5.9 km from Kensington

Alyssa

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

5.1 km from Kensington

Victor

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, cocktail bar, cocktail bar

6. Lafayette Hotel & Club

3.6 km from Kensington

Edgar

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

7. Handlery Hotel

6.4 km from Kensington

Ronald

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town

Old Town San Diego, 8.5 km from Kensington

Anthony

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

9. The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

8 km from Kensington

Tranquilino

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

10. The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

6.5 km from Kensington

jannet

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

11. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

8.1 km from Kensington

Faleoalii Iereneo

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

12. GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

Pacific Beach, 11.3 km from Kensington

Alexis

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

13. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

7.5 km from Kensington

Veronica

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

14. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 8.2 km from Kensington

RheaAnn

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

15. Pleasant Inn

9.9 km from Kensington

Vance Lee

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

16. Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town

Old Town San Diego, 8.7 km from Kensington

Heather

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

17. Old Town Western Inn & Suites

Old Town San Diego, 8.6 km from Kensington

Stephanie

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

18. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

6.3 km from Kensington

amy

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

19. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

Old Town San Diego, 8.8 km from Kensington

Edward Palacios

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

20. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

12 km from Kensington

Adan

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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Where to stay in Kensington

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Downtown San Diego

Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Petco Park and Port of San Diego are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

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Pacific Beach

Relax in beachside cafés in the morning, surf clean breaks in the afternoon and dance with a youthful club crowd at night at this coastal San Diego strip.

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Mission Beach

If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Beach and Mission Bay are top sights worth seeing.

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Gaslamp Quarter

The historic heart of San Diego has a fascinating history, and today is a thriving hub for food, retail and entertainment.

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Mission Bay

If you're spending some time in Mission Bay, Mission Bay and Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Sheraton San Diego Resort

10/10 Excellent

"I was in the Bay Tower and it was a great stay. It’s quiet, clean and the staff’s very friendly. There’s a beautiful short walkway along the marina to the Harbor Tower or they will shuttle you between the two, if you request it."