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Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
2.5 star property
4.2 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1327)
"Beautiful peaceful stay"
United States
Erika
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
Lobby
Best Western Americana Inn

Best Western Americana Inn

Best Western Americana Inn
2.5 star property
23.6 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1197)
"Amazing time at this place "
United States
Maria de Los Angeles
The price is ₩161,874
₩184,131 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Best Western Americana Inn
3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, cocktail bar, cocktail bar
Lafayette Hotel & Club

Lafayette Hotel & Club

Lafayette Hotel & Club
4.0 star property
3.6 km from Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1343)
"My wife loved everything about this vintage hotel."
United States
Eddie
The price is ₩338,068
₩387,937 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Lafayette Hotel & Club
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
3.5 star property
11.9 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3548)
"Very friendly staff "
United States
Robert
The price is ₩158,124
₩174,245 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
Lobby
Comfort Inn Sea World Area

Comfort Inn Sea World Area

Comfort Inn Sea World Area
3.5 star property
9.6 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (3155)
"good hotel "
United States
Lala
The price is ₩125,484
₩144,237 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Comfort Inn Sea World Area
Lobby
Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn
2.5 star property
9.9 km from Kensington
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1282)
"Great stay!"
United States
Gene
The price is ₩138,032
₩158,390 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Pleasant Inn
Free daily full breakfast
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

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

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
2.5 star property
7.9 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2317)
"It was a good family hotel. "
United States
Jurida
The price is ₩161,284
₩185,380 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
Lobby
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley/Zoo

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley/Zoo

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley/Zoo
3.0 star property
5.2 km from Kensington
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"Breakfast and manager reception was great."
United States
Chetan
The price is ₩176,268
₩202,611 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley/Zoo
Exterior
Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
3.5 star property
12.4 km from Kensington
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1190)
"Great location on the bay and close to the airport "
United States
Shawn
The price is ₩118,582
₩133,933 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
View from property
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake
3.5 star property
18.8 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (535)
"Very good stay experience!"
United States
Ceabert
The price is ₩240,634
₩265,166 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake
Lobby
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
4.0 star property
Marina District, 8.7 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1550)
"Clean room, friendly staff, great property. "
United States
MIGUEL
The price is ₩253,005
₩346,906 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
Exterior
Old Town Inn

Old Town Inn

Old Town Inn
2.5 star property
9.2 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1782)
"very confortable hotel nice staff"
United States
Jesus
Old Town Inn
Theater show
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
3.0 star property
11.3 km from Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1353)
"Great place to stay at!"
United States
Sandy
The price is ₩233,636
₩268,553 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
Free buffet breakfast on weekends
Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa
2.5 star property
8.2 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"It was a very nice stay "
United States
Douglas
The price is ₩150,108
₩172,250 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Marina Tower Newly Renovated Marina view) | View from room
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort
4.0 star property
9.8 km from Kensington
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (3166)
"Great stay! "
United States
Melissa
The price is ₩156,855
₩233,443 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Sheraton San Diego Resort
Meeting facility
The Westin San Diego Bayview

The Westin San Diego Bayview

The Westin San Diego Bayview
4.0 star property
8.2 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1069)
"I loved the hotel rooms bar area jacuzzi area everything was great it was in a pretty location will definitely come back "
United States
Alliyah
The price is ₩187,783
₩260,522 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
The Westin San Diego Bayview
Lobby lounge
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central
3.0 star property
7.5 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Nice hotel, near Montgomery airport "
United States
Nir
The price is ₩168,148
₩193,278 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central
Lobby
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
4.0 star property
Gaslamp Quarter, 8.2 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1167)
"Amenities and location were great. "
United States
Julie
The price is ₩224,542
₩320,252 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Free continental breakfast
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach
2.5 star property
Pacific Beach, 10.9 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (806)
"good place to stay"
United States
Sisi
The price is ₩152,057
₩174,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach
Property grounds
California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel
2.0 star property
9.9 km from Kensington
7.6 out of 10, Good, (2214)
"Love the staff and the comfortable beds"
United States
Brenell
California Suites Hotel
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Where to stay in Kensington

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

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.

Gaslamp Quarter showing signage, night scenes and street scenes

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.

Pacific Beach Park showing a beach

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.

Belmont Park showing rides and a garden

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.

Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach

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

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Room was clean, hotel is well cared for, staff was friendly and helpful."
Gregory 2-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Frequently asked questions

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 18 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.