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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 Old Oakland 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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The Art Museum Pacific Film Archive building with a modern design, large windows, and a visible street with cars and a cyclist.

Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. 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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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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A busy street with cars, a Grand Lake Theatre sign, and various shops.

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.

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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

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

10/10 Excellent

"Location, staff, and all Hilton got it covered! Loving the cleanliness of the overall building, room smells so good and spacious room. "

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

8/10 Good

"We really enjoyed our stay here. The location was great and made it easy to explore San Francisco. The staff were fantastic and went above and beyond with recommendations and advice for our trip, which we really appreciated. The hotel was clean, affordable and had everything we needed. Our room was on the smaller side, but it was perfectly fine for our stay and had everything we needed. We also loved the little extras, like the refillable water station and the complimentary amenities cupboard with things like toothbrushes, mouthwash, wipes and even sewing kits. It was a really thoughtful touch that you don’t often see. Overall, a great value hotel in a brilliant location. We’d definitely stay here again."

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"From the moment of stepping into the hotel, the staff was welcoming, helpful and friendly... check in, bell hop and bartender at the on site bar. The room, although small, was pristine and well appointed with amenities, even the little rubber duckie in the shower/bathtub. The walk in closet is a nice touch to keep luggage and clothing out of sight and out of the way. The bed was super comfortable, the room was quiet despite the hotel being just off of Union Square and steps away from the cable cars coming and going. I enjoyed my stay so much that I have 2 more stays booked for next month"

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

8/10 Good

"Room: B The hotel room was a decent size with 2 queen beds and a little sitting area with a couch. The bed was a little firm to my liking and my wife noticed the left side had a little dip. The air conditioning was a little loud, but luckily we are heavy sleepers. The TV only had a few channels but we didn’t really spend a lot of time in the room. It was comfortable enough for a few nights stay. Amenities: A The toiletries were standard, the gym was small (weights maxed at 50lbs, cardio machines, and a broken cable machine), and the pool was nice for when the sun came out briefly. Parking is a bit tight if you have a tall car so make sure it’s under 6ft. Very average I would say for most of the amenities. BUT the best part of the hotel was the breakfast buffet. A FULL breakfast - bacon, sausage, eggs, hash browns, pancakes, bagels, pastries, deli meats, fruits, granola, oatmeal, cereals, coffee, juices, several milk choices, and even toasters for the bagels/bread - made it worth it. Not having to worry about feeding my family in the morning made it so much easier to start our day off right. That alone made my overall stay a good one."

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?

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.

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1. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

3. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

4. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

5. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

6. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

7. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

8. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

9. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

11. Best Western Corte Madera Inn

12. Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

13. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

14. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

15. Hotel Caza

16. Hotel VIA

17. Grand Hyatt San Francisco

18. Marina Village Inn

19. InterContinental San Francisco by IHG

20. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

Where to stay in Kensington

Downtown Oakland

Downtown Berkeley

Albany

Piedmont

West Oakland

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

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