What is Kensington like?

Travelers to the Kensington neighborhood in San Diego will be sure to enjoy their stay.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Kensington area?

If you're searching for places to stay in San Diego, choose from one of Expedia's 19 hotels and other accommodations in Kensington.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kensington, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Kensington.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Kensington?

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What are the top things to see and do in Kensington?

A few places to visit in the area around Kensington include AMSD Concerts, Little Saigon, and Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala. While you're out sightseeing, Urban Village Tennis Center and Aztec Tennis Center are a couple of additional sights to visit in San Diego.

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Our top choices for Kensington hotels

Best Western Americana Inn

23.5 km from Kensington

Elisa

NT$3,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 9 - Feb 10

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

4.2 km from Kensington

Martin

Comfort Inn Sea World Area

9.6 km from Kensington

Margarita

NT$3,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, cocktail bar, cocktail bar

Lafayette Hotel & Club

3.6 km from Kensington

TIM

NT$8,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 5 - Feb 6

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

11.9 km from Kensington

Gustavo

NT$5,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

7.9 km from Kensington

Angela M.

NT$3,621 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

12.4 km from Kensington

Reginald D.

NT$3,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Holiday Inn Express Mira Mesa-San Diego by IHG

16.7 km from Kensington

Alejandro

NT$3,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 16 - Feb 17

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake

18.8 km from Kensington

Michael

NT$6,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Pleasant Inn

9.9 km from Kensington

Gene

NT$3,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 9 - Feb 10

Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

14 km from Kensington

Sharl

NT$3,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

Old Town Inn

9.2 km from Kensington

joan

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

8.7 km from Kensington

Kathy

NT$7,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

11.3 km from Kensington

Pamela

NT$6,465 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

8.3 km from Kensington

Maxwell

NT$4,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 27 - Feb 28

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 8.2 km from Kensington

Ginger

NT$8,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

20.4 km from Kensington

Roselyn

NT$3,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Downtown by IHG

7.3 km from Kensington

Louella

NT$4,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 1 - Mar 2

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

Pacific Beach, 11.3 km from Kensington

Curtis

NT$3,176 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

7.4 km from Kensington

Zoraima

NT$4,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

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Where to stay in Kensington

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

Downtown San Diego

Cultural and financial hub, Downtown San Diego boasts the Symphony, Opera, theaters, museums, and historic sites like Gaslamp Quarter. Enjoy diverse shops, dining, nightlife, and convenient public transport options.

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Mission Beach

Spanning nearly two miles of oceanfront, this sandbar community offers sunbathing, surfing, and beach volleyball, with nearby attractions like Belmont Park's Giant Dipper Roller Coaster and SeaWorld in Mission Bay Park.

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Pacific Beach

Boasting a lively nightlife scene, Pacific Beach offers miles of sandy shores, a bustling 3.2-mile boardwalk, and attractions like Crystal Pier and Kate Sessions Park. Enjoy local shops, bars, and eateries along the vibrant walkway.

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Gaslamp Quarter

Downtown San Diego's historic district boasts Victorian-era buildings, now housing vibrant restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues. Stroll from Broadway to Harbor Drive, and 4th to 6th Avenue, admiring the newly installed gaslamps at Market Street.

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Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Dog Beach and Ocean Beach Farmers Market, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of San Diego.

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