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Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Kensington on Hotels.com. These Kensington hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 11, 2026.

A marina with boats, palm trees, and a building with large windows.

A room with a view of a marina, a grey armchair with an orange pillow, a matching ottoman, and a floor lamp.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a bar area.

1. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 5.5 km from Kensington

Coral

CNY948

CNY1,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A spacious lobby with a chandelier, a checkered floor, and a view of the entrance.

A spacious living area with a teal sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

A courtyard with a covered dining area, potted plants, and a brick pathway.

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley, 4.7 km from Kensington

Lisa

CNY1,144

CNY1,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola structure.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with bar seating, and large windows providing natural light.

A bar area with multiple stools, a counter with a television, and shelves with bottles.

A modern gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

3. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8 km from Kensington

Andrea

CNY1,191

CNY1,337 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, armchairs, and round tables. Large windows offer views of the cityscape.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the cityscape.

A spacious lobby with a curved ceiling, large windows, and a reception desk.

4. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8.2 km from Kensington

Francisco

CNY1,185

CNY1,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, and sofa.

A hotel with a clock tower, a vertical clearance sign, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel sign with the name "Hotel Mira Vista" and address "6009 Potrero Ave."

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a dining area with chairs, a wall-mounted air conditioning unit, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

5. Hotel Mira Vista

3.4 km from Kensington

Viriya

CNY573

CNY631 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed. There is a view of the city through the window.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'SONESTA' sign, surrounded by trees and a parking area.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a television screen.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, including sofas and chairs, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

6. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

8.5 km from Kensington

cybil

CNY937

CNY1,126 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a glass-top fire pit, and potted plants.

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a kitchen area, and a display case with snacks.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

7. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

16.4 km from Kensington

Lisa

CNY872

CNY1,302 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A cityscape with a prominent Tribune Tower and various buildings.

A restaurant with a bar area, multiple tables and chairs, and large windows offering a view of the street.

A modern conference room with a long table, six chairs, a flat-screen TV, and vibrant pink accent walls.

A modern lounge area with a red sectional sofa, a chess table, and a large TV screen.

8. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

12.1 km from Kensington

Joanna

CNY818

CNY950 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, glass doors, and a staircase leading to the lobby.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a large TV screen.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a body of water.

A patio with metal chairs and a blue umbrella, overlooking a body of water with a view of buildings and a bridge in the distance.

9. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

14.2 km from Kensington

Tania

CNY858

CNY996 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern interior design.

A modern hotel lobby with teal chairs, a large TV screen, and a decorative wall with shelves.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.

10. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

18.3 km from Kensington

Taryn

CNY904

CNY1,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern building facade with vertical wooden slats, a glass entrance, and a sign reading "La Société Bar & Cafe".

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a view of a cityscape at dusk.

A hotel entrance with a revolving door, potted plants, and a sign for the Hyatt Regency.

A modern bar area with multiple seating options, a large pillar, and a television screen.

11. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

17.5 km from Kensington

Sumitra

CNY1,078

CNY1,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern interior with a central walkway, wooden ceiling beams, and hanging pendant lights.

A multi-level hotel atrium with a central open space, multiple seating areas, and balconies with greenery.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple floors, and a modern design.

A spacious indoor area with a central seating area featuring a marble table and chairs, surrounded by shelves with decorative items and a large flat-screen TV.

12. Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

19.6 km from Kensington

Amanda

CNY873

CNY988 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A high-rise room with a city view, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a patterned rug.

A row of colorful Victorian houses with a city skyline in the background.

A modern hotel room with two sofas facing a large window, a glass coffee table, and a city view.

A woman sitting by a window with a city view, holding a glass of wine and a pink bag.

13. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

18 km from Kensington

John

CNY982

CNY1,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature, adjacent to a bar and dining area with modern decor.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, white countertops, and a central island with fruits and jars.

A modern dining area with a large rectangular table surrounded by upholstered chairs, a decorative chandelier, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A modern bar area with multiple seating options, a bar counter, and a television screen.

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

17.6 km from Kensington

Xiaolei

CNY1,191

CNY1,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A white car parked in a modern indoor space with a circular ceiling, large windows, and potted plants.

The exterior of a Holiday Inn Express hotel with a clear entrance, a sign indicating 'Entrance Only' and 'Clearance 9-6', and the hotel's name displayed prominently.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large screen displaying the weather.

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

16.6 km from Kensington

Brad

CNY1,131

CNY1,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

A hotel room with a large window offering a cityscape view, a chair, and a lamp.

A breakfast bar with seating and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel courtyard with a well-maintained garden, a barbecue grill, and a Comfort Inn sign.

16. Comfort Inn by the Bay

17.6 km from Kensington

SEONG BIN

CNY744

CNY876 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large window.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, comfortable seating, and a large window providing a view of the outside.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, wooden bar stools, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel room with a desk, a sofa, and two wall-mounted lamps.

17. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

21.1 km from Kensington

Misty

CNY927

CNY1,078 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A balcony with a view of a river and city skyline.

A modern restaurant with high tables and chairs, a bar area, and a fireplace.

A modern reception area with a stone wall and a wooden ceiling.

18. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

14.3 km from Kensington

michelle

CNY894

CNY1,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and umbrellas branded with "Tiburon."

A bar area with multiple seating options, a counter with a cash register, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and multiple stools.

A hotel with a prominent entrance, stone facade, and outdoor seating area.

19. The Lodge at Tiburon

16 km from Kensington

Ken

CNY1,149

CNY1,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern building with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a red curb.

A candy and snack display area with shelves stocked with various brands and a refrigerated section.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign reading "WELCOME TO THE GOLDEN STATE," and a wall with a circular design.

A modern hotel room with a wooden-framed sliding door, a large window with a view of the outside, and a table with a lamp and a box.

20. Hampton Inn Concord

21.6 km from Kensington

Marvis

CNY763

CNY862 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Our prices for hotels in Berkeley are cheapest in December

Top landmarks in Kensington

Blake Garden

Ready for an education in local botany? Blake Garden should make your list of places to visit, located 3 mi (4.8 km) from central Berkeley. Our travelers also like this walkable area for its restaurants. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Tilden Regional Park and University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley, both nearby.

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Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"very clean and fancy king size room with city view. A Cute desk along the big window suitable for thinking and imagination. The iron is very helpful."

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

10/10 Excellent

"This is one of our favorite San Francisco hotels to stay at! It’s right near Chinatown, little Italy and north beach! Great location, super clean and comfortable beds! The restaurant looks really yummy also"

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Right accross of pier one san francisco. Stay there for fleet week which are pretty crowded outside but once you are in the hotel, it has a very relaxed atmosphere."

Stanford Court San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, very nice hotel, friendly staff"

Grand Hyatt San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"The Hyatt was amazing. I love the location in San Francisco and the staff was very professional and nice. We had a wonderful room that was super clean and the buffet breakfast was fantastic. We also enjoyed the bar for happy hour and the food was delicious. Thanks for such a wonderful weekend. We will definitely stay here again when we’re in the city."

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was wonderful"

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

8/10 Good

"Great location"

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was very beautiful and clean"

The Pickwick Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very decent place to stay with “Maltese Falcon” movie history."

Frequently asked questions

Is Kensington expensive to stay in?

You can find great hotels from CNY631 in Kensington to suit a range of budgets. To find the best low-cost hotel on Hotels.com that meets your needs, apply your search filters and then sort hotels by "Price: low to high".

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Can I receive a refund if I cancel my Kensington hotel booking?

The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some Kensington hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".

Is it worth staying in Kensington?

There are 11 hotels in the area to find your perfect somewhere. Basing yourself in Kensington makes it easy to explore Berkeley, including the neighborhoods of Downtown Berkeley and Albany.

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Hotels in Kensington

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Where to stay in Kensington?

1. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

3. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

4. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

5. Hotel Mira Vista

6. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

7. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

8. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

9. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

10. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

11. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

12. Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

13. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

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

16. Comfort Inn by the Bay

17. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

18. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

19. The Lodge at Tiburon

20. Hampton Inn Concord

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Top landmarks in Kensington

Blake Garden

Check out reviews of Kensington hotels guests love

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Stanford Court San Francisco

Grand Hyatt San Francisco

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

The Pickwick Hotel

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