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Our top choices for Kensington hotels

Lobby sitting area
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
16.4 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7252)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Isaiah
The price is NZ$272
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG
2.5 star property
19.1 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Super clean room, comfortable bed and friendly staff. "
United States
Oleksandra
The price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony
Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill
3.0 star property
19.7 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1127)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Luis
The price is NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill
Breakfast and dinner served
DoubleTree by Hilton Napa Valley - American Canyon

DoubleTree by Hilton Napa Valley - American Canyon

DoubleTree by Hilton Napa Valley - American Canyon
4.0 star property
29.2 km from Kensington
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1010)
"Nice place to stay."
United States
Armando
The price is NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Napa Valley - American Canyon
Exterior
Hampton Inn Vallejo

Hampton Inn Vallejo

Hampton Inn Vallejo
2.5 star property
26.2 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Wonderful staff, room was clean, and the breakfast was 👍. We had a great stay"
United States
Tania
The price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Vallejo
Exterior
HYATT house San Ramon

HYATT house San Ramon

HYATT house San Ramon
3.0 star property
30.4 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Love this place! And we are return customers!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is NZ$237
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan 2026
HYATT house San Ramon
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Sonesta Select San Ramon

Sonesta Select San Ramon

Sonesta Select San Ramon
3.0 star property
32.4 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
"Great location for visiting family in the area. Room was clean and the front desk was very helpful with extra towels. "
United States
Felicia
The price is NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Sonesta Select San Ramon
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
16.7 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3837)
"Excellent stay and great location! "
United States
CHRISTINE
The price is NZ$326
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan 2026
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
Exterior
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 star property
17.8 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2799)
"Clean hotel, great location, kind staff! "
United States
Felix
The price is NZ$257
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Front of property – evening/night
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
4.0 star property
16.9 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2206)
"We loved our stay! "
United States
Christine
The price is NZ$213
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Terrace/patio
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
4.0 star property
16.6 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2835)
"Clean room, friendly staff and good location"
United States
Jose Eduardo
The price is NZ$204
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
3.0 star property
16.6 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2242)
"Awesome place to stay"
United States
Mark Anthony
The price is NZ$291
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 star property
18.3 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (5056)
"Nice stay. Hotel was clean, quiet and accessible. "
United States
Brandon
The price is NZ$226
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Exterior
The Mosser

The Mosser

The Mosser
3.0 star property
17.7 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"room was perfect, the bed so comfy, the bedroom had a full bath which is hard to find in sf and for the price was good, also perfect location, personnel was kind i will come back "
Mexico
Miguel
The price is NZ$141
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
The Mosser
Lobby sitting area
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
17.6 km from Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3118)
"Clean room, helpful staff and great location to explore de city."
United States
Alan
The price is NZ$153
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Games room
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
4.0 star property
16.3 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2341)
"Great location"
United States
Deborah
The price is NZ$315
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan 2026
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Exterior
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
4.0 star property
Berkeley Marina, 5.5 km from Kensington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (4049)
"Clean rooms, great breakfast options & friendly staff"
United States
Beth
The price is NZ$234
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Terrace/patio
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1305)
"Convenient location, friendly staff"
United States
Diane
The price is NZ$233
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
Interior
Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4.0 star property
Downtown Berkeley, 4.7 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1095)
"Wonderful, will stay here again."
United States
Jennifer
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
Corner Queen Room
YOTEL San Francisco

YOTEL San Francisco

YOTEL San Francisco
3.0 star property
18.5 km from Kensington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"My room was clean, the staff is great and the amenities are great as well "
United States
Edwin
The price is NZ$223
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
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Our guide on where to stay in Kensington

Find the best Kensington areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Oakland

Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.

Berkeley which includes a river or creek, a bridge and a sunset

Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive 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 Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.

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.

North Berkeley

While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

10/10 Excellent
"The room was super clean and updated amenities. Love this hotel. Hyatt is always a good choice! 👍 "
Li 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Frequently asked questions

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?
When you want to find places to stay in Berkeley, start by booking one of Expedia's 9 hotels and other accommodation options in Kensington.
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 Indian Rock Park.

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