Kensington
Oakland
Visit Kensington
Stay near popular Kensington attractions
Things to do

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

Ultimate San Francisco Tour Pass with All Major Sites Package
Top hotels in Kensington

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"it was great"
Reviewed on 26 Jun, 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Everything was wonderful and clean. Staff were friendly. I definitely will stay here again. Rooms are clean. Really nice rooms."
Reviewed on 26 Jun, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"It was great experience in a great area"
Reviewed on 26 Jun, 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"good"
Reviewed on 26 Jun, 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"Amazing Hotel really close to the embarcadero. This hotel is located in the financial district between the places to visit. Staff was great like always and there's lots of parking nearby. Room was clean and air conditioning was amazing."
Reviewed on 26 Jun, 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Nice place for the price"
Reviewed on 26 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 Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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.


















