Kensington Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kensington
Popular places to visit
Times Square
The electric atmosphere of the New York’s busiest square will leave your head spinning, an essential experience for all visitors.
Central Park
Sit back and relax in this iconic oasis of calm right in the heart of Manhattan’s concrete jungle.
Madison Square Garden
Whether you’re performing here, watching your favorite sports team or entertainer or touring the venue, you’re in for an exciting event.
Grand Central Terminal
Experience the energy of New York’s transport hub in the grand and romantic setting of this majestic building.
Rockefeller Center
Head to this hub of business and entertainment housed in one of Manhattan most iconic Art Deco developments.
Statue of Liberty
No trip to New York would be complete without a visit to one of the most recognisable statues in the world.
Activities
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Empire State Building Observatory Tickets - General Admission & Express
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Kensington Hotel Deals
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Great location
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
A $6 fee per bag to store our luggage before check in or after check out? Unbelievable! This should be a service provided for all guests, especially with a nightly $35 resort fee. Absurd. The tech for elevators was not working in many places and the elevators would stop over and over even when we ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Close to theater district, beds comfortable, and super clean room.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Room was small but comfortable. Very quiet. No in-room coffee or microwave.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Didn't get a chance to check the bar or breakfast Convenient location. Staff was helpful and courteous
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
This property was extremely clean and well maintained. Our room was spacious, clean, and tastefully decorated. The restaurant onsite was very nice. We had breakfast one morning that was very tasty and also had cocktails and bar bites that were also very good. Every single staff member we encountered ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kensington
Downtown Brooklyn
Spend some time visiting places like Brooklyn Bridge while getting to know Downtown Brooklyn, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Jay St. - Tech Station or York St. Station to see more of the area.
Financial District
Enjoy the important monuments in Financial District. Brooklyn Bridge is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Wall St. Station (William St.) or Broad St. Station to see more of New York.
Lower East Side
Travellers love Lower East Side for its fantastic nightlife, and you can see more of New York by jumping on the metro at Essex St. Station or Delancey St. Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Orchard Street Shopping District and Lower East Side Tenement Museum.
Williamsburg
Noted for its cafes and live music, there's plenty to explore in Williamsburg. Top attractions like McCarren Park Pool and Brooklyn Brewery are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Metropolitan Av. Station or Lorimer St. Station (Metropolitan St.) to see more of the city.
SoHo
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in SoHo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Drawing Center, and catch the metro at Prince St. Station or Spring St. Station to see more of the area.
Greenwich Village
Spend some time visiting places like 5th Avenue while getting to know Greenwich Village, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Christopher St. - Sheridan Sq. Station or W 4 St. Station to see more of the area.
