Melbourne Hotel Guide. Hotels in Kensington, Melbourne, Australia

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A Cozy Apt Near to Flemington Races, Free Parking

A Cozy Apt Near to Flemington Races, Free Parking
3.0 star property
Kensington
A Cozy Apt Near to Flemington Races, Free Parking

ReadySet Apartments on Altona

ReadySet Apartments on Altona
3.5 star property
Kensington
4.0 out of 10, (3 reviews)
"The place hadn't been cleaned, or it was done poorly. Only half a roll of toilet paper. Window winder broken, no fly screens and no air conditioning so mozzies were a problem."
Australia
Anonymous traveller
The price is €156
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
ReadySet Apartments on Altona

Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport

Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport
3.0 star property
Melbourne Airport, 14.7 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,077 reviews)
"Great room and short walk to the airport "
Australia
Travis
The price is €129
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport

The StandardX, Melbourne

The StandardX, Melbourne
4.0 star property
Fitzroy, 4.1 km from Kensington
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (243 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel."
Australia
Con
The price is €124
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
The StandardX, Melbourne

Ciloms Airport Lodge

Ciloms Airport Lodge
3.5 star property
12.8 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,546 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay. The rooms were comfortable, albeit a little dated, and the staff were very helpful."
Australia
Tania
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Ciloms Airport Lodge

Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park

Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park
5.0 star property
27.7 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (944 reviews)
"Amazing smell in the lobby, room was small but super cute and comfy. Clean, beautiful and staff were very nice. Breaky was tasty. "
Canada
Klara
The price is €168
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park

Hyde Melbourne Place

Hyde Melbourne Place
5.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District, 4.1 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (80 reviews)
"Great hotel and staff were very friendly "
Australia
Paula
The price is €151
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Hyde Melbourne Place

Novotel Melbourne Airport

Novotel Melbourne Airport
4.0 star property
Melbourne Airport, 14.7 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (484 reviews)
"Clean quiet room, handy to airport for next day flight"
Canada
Janet
The price is €145
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Novotel Melbourne Airport

Oaks Melbourne St Kilda Road Hotel

Oaks Melbourne St Kilda Road Hotel
4.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District, 7.5 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (554 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff"
Australia
Vaviano
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Oaks Melbourne St Kilda Road Hotel

View Melbourne

View Melbourne
4.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District, 7.4 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,246 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay!"
Australia
Stan
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
View Melbourne

Quest St Kilda Road

Quest St Kilda Road
4.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District, 7 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (649 reviews)
"Great staff extremely helpful and hotel us in a great location 👍"
United Kingdom
michael
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Quest St Kilda Road

Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall by IHG

Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall by IHG
4.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District, 4 km from Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (106 reviews)
"Clean room, amenities and great location."
Australia
Jessica
The price is €131
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall by IHG

Rydges Melbourne

Rydges Melbourne
4.5 star property
4.1 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (804 reviews)
"Excellent location, comfortable bed, large room , helpful staff and delicious breakfast."
Australia
CHRIS
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Rydges Melbourne

Hyatt Centric Melbourne

Hyatt Centric Melbourne
5.0 star property
Yarra Riverfront, 3.9 km from Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (865 reviews)
"The room was spacious and very clean. Excellent breakfast in a restaurant with views of the city. Staff were helpful throughout our stay.Close to bus station and tram stops and only a short walk to the river. "
United Kingdom
Stephen
The price is €140
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Hyatt Centric Melbourne

Quality Hotel Taylors Lakes

Quality Hotel Taylors Lakes
4.5 star property
15.3 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (681 reviews)
"Location, clean room"
Australia
Athena
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Quality Hotel Taylors Lakes

The Lyall

The Lyall
5.0 star property
South Yarra, 7.4 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (520 reviews)
"Great stay at this great hotel "
Australia
David
The price is €249
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
The Lyall

Grand Hyatt Melbourne

Grand Hyatt Melbourne
5.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District, 4.3 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Room was perfect and the staff were helpful and friendly."
Australia
Michael
The price is €173
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Grand Hyatt Melbourne

The Langham, Melbourne

The Langham, Melbourne
5.0 star property
Southbank, 4.5 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,212 reviews)
"Excellent stay in a great location. "
Canada
Carolyn
The price is €165
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
The Langham, Melbourne

PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport

PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport
4.5 star property
Melbourne Airport, 15.2 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,889 reviews)
"Great Location, nice restaurant, friendly staff."
Canada
Christine
The price is €192
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
3.5 star property
Melbourne Central Business District, 4.1 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,242 reviews)
"Great location and breakfast was good"
United States
Michael
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
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Where to stay in Kensington

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

Melbourne Central Business District

Explore the magnificent Southbank riverfront, experience the city’s cultural charms in the arts precinct and see a glimpse of colonial history in central Melbourne.

Southbank

The Yarra River’s waterfront offers a diverse range of hotels, galleries, bars and a casino complex.

Sorrento

With a pretty bay on one side and rugged ocean on the other, this heritage seaside town is ideal for exploring the coast, seeing local art and spotting dolphins.

Rye

Beaches, spas and hot springs are just a few things travellers enjoy about Rye. Check out Rye Beach or The Dunes Golf Links while you're exploring the area.

Docklands

Travellers come to Docklands for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Marvel Stadium and Collins Street while you're in town.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Kensington?
Kensington is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Kensington area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Melbourne, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 27 Kensington hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kensington, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals in Kensington.
What is there to do in this Melbourne neighbourhood?
Favourite places to visit in the surrounding area include Melbourne Central, Crown Casino and Marvel Stadium. When you're sightseeing in Melbourne, Collins Street and Asia Society and Museum are also worth a stop.
How can I get around Kensington and the greater Melbourne area?
Looking for a quick way to explore more of the city? Catch a ride on metro transit at Kensington Station and South Kensington Station.

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