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A modern building with a large billboard advertising the Miami Hotel.

1. Miami Hotel Melbourne

West Melbourne

Sunniva

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

A pathway lined with green plants and benches, leading to a white building.

2. Arden Motel

North Melbourne

Ian

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A modern apartment with a grey sofa, teal armchair, and a small round table with a vase of flowers. A kitchen with white cabinets and a large window offering a city view is visible.

3. Pegasus Apart'Hotel

Melbourne Central Business District

Jordana

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

A rooftop terrace with a city skyline view, outdoor seating, and a table with a bottle of wine.

4. Little Drifter North Melbourne

North Melbourne

Philip

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

A compact room with a bunk bed, a small table, and a chair.

5. Parkville Place Serviced Apartments

Brunswick

Ian

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hallway with a geometric patterned rug, a potted plant, and a wicker pendant light.

6. Fitzroy Private Rooms @ 132 Nicholson Homestay

Fitzroy

Shelley

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, glass railings, and hanging plants.

7. Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District

Nathan

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A swimming pool with a tiled floor, surrounded by walls with a stone-like texture.

8. Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District

Emma

includes taxes & fees

7 Dec - 8 Dec

A hotel with a motel reception, motor inn, and apartments.

9. Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments

Essendon

Parminder

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A grand lobby with a central staircase, a large chandelier, and a reception desk.

10. The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District

Craig

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Miami Hotel Melbourne

West Melbourne

10/10 Excellent

Very convenient to the CBD and all that Melbourne has to offer, yet far enough out to be relatively quiet. The hotel staff were very welcoming and helpful, especially when I had an issue with a lost head towel .The hotel is simple in what it offers , clean tidy rooms of a good size but no frills. But that is not a criticism more an observation as for a budget Traveller it is a perfect hotel . Very close to the hotel are excellent cafes, coffee shops, Restaurants and only a 5min walk to the...

Sian

Pegasus Apart'Hotel

Melbourne Central Business District

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Fitzroy Private Rooms @ 132 Nicholson Homestay

Fitzroy

10/10 Excellent

I would definitely recommend staying here, particularly if you are after a short stay or backpacker. My friends and I booked the quadruple family room, a large bed with two bunk beds. The price was great, cheaper than a hostel. The rooms were private, clean and the beds were very comfy. The rest of the facilities in the property were clean and convenient. Great location, tram stop outside and less than 10mins walk from the main fitzroy road. Can’t recommend this place enough, Alan and the team...

Ben

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple pendant lights, and a city view through large windows.

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG

Melbourne Central Business District

10/10 Excellent

Warren

A hotel room with a large window overlooking a cityscape at night, featuring a prominent tower structure.

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG

Southbank

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District

10/10 Excellent

Robert

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a small table, and a hanging light fixture.

Brady Hotels Jones Lane

Melbourne Central Business District

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic hotel in Melbourne. Great location, clean rooms. Could not thank the staff more for how helpful they were. We arrived from the UK 7am and went to the hotel to just see if we could drop our bags for the day till check in. They luckily had a room already ready and let us just get entry right there and then. We only had 2 days in Melbourne so the ability to be able to rest for a bit and refresh really made our trip. Thank you so much!!

Indira

A modern building with a unique facade featuring circular cutouts and a mix of balconies.

Brady Hotels Central Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District

10/10 Excellent

Alan

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

Clarion Suites Gateway

Melbourne Central Business District

10/10 Excellent

James

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Looking at these ways to get around Kensington can help keep you on budget. The most convenient airport is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) away from the centre in Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon). If that doesn't suit your budget, you can book a flight to Melbourne Airport (MEL), located 9.5 mi (15.3 km) away. Nearby metro stations include Kensington Station and South Kensington Station.

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Find Cheap Hotels in Kensington, Melbourne

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Our top choices for Kensington cheap hotels

1. Miami Hotel Melbourne

2. Arden Motel

3. Pegasus Apart'Hotel

4. Little Drifter North Melbourne

5. Parkville Place Serviced Apartments

6. Fitzroy Private Rooms @ 132 Nicholson Homestay

7. Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

8. Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

9. Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments

10. The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Miami Hotel Melbourne

10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

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