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

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

San Francisco Gin Cocktail Class with Bay Views | Gold Bar

San Francisco: Shared Deluxe Bus sightseeing Tour with guide
Top hotels in Kensington

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The room is clean and breakfast is very good ! Will definitely stay here again if ever we go to SF."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Great location. Building desperately needs repair both inside and outside. Extremely dirty hallways and elevators. Not a great deal for the price. I love dogs but on more than one occasion dogs were urinating on pool deck and in small garden boxes around pool. Nobody cleaned it up nor did anyone ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"4.5 would definitely stay again just needs a door between the room and the sink area so one person can get ready while the other sleeping."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"We loved our room location and appreciated the front desk staff upon checkin. The snack store staff were courteous and generous with information. We did not get to enjoy the bar or breakfast due to time constraints but we like the vibe and ambience of the property. The only thing I did not appreciate ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Great location, clean rooms and property. Not great dining options within the hotel but there are a lot of options within walkable distance from the property. Friendly staff and had a good stay."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"Great place, free espresso in the lobby, great location. Very clean and comfortable beds"
Reviewed on 9 Jul 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 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.

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.

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.


















