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 23 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

8 Sept - 9 Sept

2. Best Western Seven Seas

5.8 km from Kensington

Matthew

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

3. Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

7.3 km from Kensington

Mohamed

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

5.1 km from Kensington

Victoria

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

5. Kings Inn San Diego

6.7 km from Kensington

Manuel

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

6. Handlery Hotel

6.4 km from Kensington

Justin

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

7. Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town

Old Town San Diego, 8.7 km from Kensington

Heather

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

8. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

5.9 km from Kensington

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

9. California Suites Hotel

9.9 km from Kensington

Mathew

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

Old Town San Diego, 8.8 km from Kensington

Cari

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

11. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle/SeaWorld Area

7.4 km from Kensington

Rosalyn

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

12. Sheraton San Diego Resort

9.8 km from Kensington

Morne De

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

13. Old Town Western Inn & Suites

Old Town San Diego, 8.6 km from Kensington

Sayeeda

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

14. Town and Country San Diego

6.1 km from Kensington

Anthony

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

15. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

11.9 km from Kensington

Samuel

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

16. Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

13.8 km from Kensington

Katsuya

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

17. Old Town Inn

9.2 km from Kensington

Layne

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

18. Pleasant Inn

9.9 km from Kensington

Vance Lee

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

19. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

13.8 km from Kensington

Sharon

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

20. Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

8 km from Kensington

Velma

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 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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