What is Kensington like?

Travellers to the Kensington neighbourhood in San Diego will be sure to enjoy their stay. Consider a visit to Kensington Club as part of your Kensington travel plans.

How many hotels are there in the Kensington area?

Expedia has 20 hotels and other accommodation options in Kensington to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater San Diego area.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Kensington.

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

Kensington Club is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Kensington. While you're out sightseeing, AMSD Concerts and Normal Heights United Methodist Church are a couple of additional sights to visit in San Diego.

Kensington hotels, San Diego, United States of America: San Diego Hotel Guide

A historic building with ornate architecture, a central water feature with lily pads, and palm trees.

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A spacious living room with a large arched window, a red sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

1. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

4.2 km from Kensington

Martin

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

2. Best Western Seven Seas

5.8 km from Kensington

Benjamin

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by palm trees and string lights.

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

5.1 km from Kensington

Sharnell

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern lobby with a stone wall, blue sofas, a reception desk, and a staircase.

4. Kings Inn San Diego

6.7 km from Kensington

Armando

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bar area with a glass ceiling, a central bar counter, and multiple stools.

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

3.6 km from Kensington

Bryanna

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern bar area with wooden ceiling beams, bar stools, and a long counter.

6. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

7.4 km from Kensington

Johanna

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A rectangular swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tall trees and greenery.

7. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

5.9 km from Kensington

Joshua

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A resort with a large swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.

8. Handlery Hotel

6.4 km from Kensington

Matthew

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A breakfast buffet area with a stone wall, a coffee station, and a fruit display.

9. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

8.3 km from Kensington

Paola

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel lobby with a waterfall feature, outdoor seating area, and multiple floors with balconies.

10. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

7.5 km from Kensington

Athir

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A historic building with a central courtyard and a reflective water feature.

11. Old Town Western Inn & Suites

Old Town San Diego, 8.6 km from Kensington

Aurora

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a patterned rug.

12. GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

Pacific Beach, 11.3 km from Kensington

Joseph

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, framed pictures on the wall, a clock, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

13. Pleasant Inn

9.9 km from Kensington

Donna

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a wardrobe.

14. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

8.1 km from Kensington

Patricia

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees.

15. Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

Old Town San Diego, 8.5 km from Kensington

Jason

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a stone facade, and a clear sky.

16. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

12 km from Kensington

Vanessa

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a lobby, outdoor seating, and a well-lit entrance.

17. The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

8 km from Kensington

Kori

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and artwork on the walls.

18. Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town

Old Town San Diego, 8.7 km from Kensington

Christian

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel sign with palm trees in the background.

19. The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

6.5 km from Kensington

jannet

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a high ceiling with hanging lights.

20. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

6.3 km from Kensington

christopher

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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Where to stay in Kensington

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

A large stadium with the sign "Cobo Park" and palm trees around it.

Downtown San Diego

Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Petco Park and Port of San Diego are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

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Pacific Beach

Relax in beachside cafés in the morning, surf clean breaks in the afternoon and dance with a youthful club crowd at night at this coastal San Diego strip.

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A coastal cityscape with a long sandy beach, a pier, and dense urban buildings.

Mission Beach

If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Bay and Mission Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Gaslamp Quarter

San Diego’s historic heart has shed its seedy past to emerge as one of the city’s premier dining, shopping and entertainment hubs.

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Mission Bay

If you're spending some time in Mission Bay, Mission Bay and Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

8/10 Good

"Clean room. good breakfast"

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

10/10 Excellent

"The view was great! We upgraded to the higher floor package and were on the top floor facing the bay. The hotel was convenient to everything we did and wanted to do. The room was a bit dated and worn and the price for parking was a little bit steep. Lizle was a FANTASTIC front desk host. She was warm and inviting from the start to finish of our stay. You have a jewel of an employee with her."

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Our top choices for Kensington hotels

1. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

2. Best Western Seven Seas

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

4. Kings Inn San Diego

5. Lafayette Hotel & Club

6. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

7. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

8. Handlery Hotel

9. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

10. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

11. Old Town Western Inn & Suites

12. GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

13. Pleasant Inn

14. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

15. Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

16. WoodSpring Suites Santee - San Diego Northeast

17. The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

18. Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town

19. The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

20. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

Where to stay in Kensington

Downtown San Diego

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Mission Beach

Gaslamp Quarter

Mission Bay

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

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