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, Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park and SDSU Mission Valley are a couple of additional sights to visit in San Diego.

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Our top choices for Kensington hotels

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

20.4 km from Kensington

Roselyn

NT$3,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Best Western Chula Vista/Otay Valley Hotel

20.2 km from Kensington

Vanessa

NT$3,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Heritage Inn La Mesa

7.2 km from Kensington

Haley

NT$2,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 1 - Mar 2

3 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

Sycuan Casino Resort

25.6 km from Kensington

Petrina

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

10.5 km from Kensington

Anya

NT$3,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

California Suites Hotel

9.9 km from Kensington

Joe

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Hotel Palmeras Chula Vista

14.1 km from Kensington

Annie

NT$2,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 17 - Feb 18

Heritage Inn San Diego

10.8 km from Kensington

Amber

NT$2,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 17 - Mar 18

Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

13.8 km from Kensington

kristy

NT$3,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hotel Milagro

13.5 km from Kensington

Raquel

NT$2,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Pleasant Inn

9.9 km from Kensington

Gene

NT$3,373 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 17 - Feb 18

Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

14 km from Kensington

Danny Bryan

NT$3,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

13.8 km from Kensington

Rod

NT$3,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Kings Inn San Diego

6.7 km from Kensington

Linzee

The Rambler

14.4 km from Kensington

Victor

NT$4,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 1 - Mar 2

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

Pacific Beach, 11.3 km from Kensington

Lizeth

NT$3,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Holiday Inn Express Mira Mesa-San Diego by IHG

16.7 km from Kensington

Robert

NT$3,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach, 11.3 km from Kensington

philip

NT$2,968 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

6.5 km from Kensington

Juan

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

5.9 km from Kensington

Melissa

NT$2,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

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Where to stay in Kensington

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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 Ocean Beach and Dog Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of San Diego.

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