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.

Top 10 Kensington Hotels of 2026

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1. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 5.5 km from Kensington

Terry

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Northwest Berkeley, 4.6 km from Kensington

Brent

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

3. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley, 4.7 km from Kensington

Punit

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

4. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

12.1 km from Kensington

Donald

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8 km from Kensington

Daniel

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

6. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8.2 km from Kensington

Pui Lang

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

7. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

8.5 km from Kensington

Cristina

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

8. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

8.2 km from Kensington

Caroll

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

9. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

19.7 km from Kensington

Dennis

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

10. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

14.3 km from Kensington

Leilah

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

11. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport

20.8 km from Kensington

Shakara

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

12. Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG

19.1 km from Kensington

Marisol

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

13. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

16.4 km from Kensington

Thomas D

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

14. Hampton Inn Vallejo

26.2 km from Kensington

Joanna

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

15. HYATT house Pleasant Hill

19.6 km from Kensington

Judith

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

16. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

17.6 km from Kensington

angelica

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

17. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

25 km from Kensington

Fred

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

18. Sonesta Select San Ramon

32.4 km from Kensington

Randy

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

19. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

17.9 km from Kensington

Dean

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

20. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

16.7 km from Kensington

Lina

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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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 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.

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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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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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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 Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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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

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

8/10 Good

"Marina"

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

10/10 Excellent

"The property is older but comfortable. The staff were very courteous and professional. I recommend heading to some place for snacks and drinks before checking in. They do have a market, just remember those things are priced for your convenience. The rooms come with a small refrigerator with a tiny freezer compartment which might hold two small Lean Cuisine meals, or perhaps a baby sized Haagendaz ice cream. There is also a small microwave which was very helpful. The room is adequate and even has a workspace, should you be on a business trip you could make it work with the complimentary wi-fi. There is a business center, which I didn't use however, it is an alternative should you need it. Breakfast was offered, it is a meatless meal. If you're someone that needs that type of protein, you should plan to have breakfast locally with a broader selection of breakfast dishes. Other than that, there was yogurt, pastries, soft boiled eggs, bagels, croissants, a small fruit selection, waffles, and oatmeal toppings. There was a juice, milk, tea, and coffee selection as well. There is a beautiful park with a walking trail up the street. Tennis courts and golf across the street. The hotel is very close to the Marina shopping outlets, as well as a Kaiser Hospital. Most importantly there is an airport shuttle."

Hotels in Kensington

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Our top choices for Kensington hotels

1. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

3. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

4. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

6. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

7. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

8. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

9. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

10. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

11. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport

12. Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG

13. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

14. Hampton Inn Vallejo

15. HYATT house Pleasant Hill

16. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

17. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

18. Sonesta Select San Ramon

19. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

20. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

Where to stay in Kensington

Downtown Oakland

Downtown Berkeley

Piedmont

Albany

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Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

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