Title: Kensington Travel Guide: Best of Kensington, Maryland Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kensington](https://expedia.co.uk/Kensington-Hotels.d3000440685.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Kensington](https://expedia.co.uk/Kensington-Holiday-Rentals.d3000440685.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Kensington Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kensington.d3000440685.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kensington Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kensington.d3000440685.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kensington Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Kensington Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Kensington ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rock Creek Hills While there might not be top attractions in Rock Creek Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Strathmore and National Museum of Health and Medicine. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maryland-Rock-Creek-Hills.dx553248635976479746) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Kensington South Kensington is well liked for its churches and architecture. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, National Museum of Health and Medicine and Strathmore are some interesting sights nearby to check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kensington-South-Kensington.dx553248634999332476) - Top hotels in Kensington - Top Holiday Rentals in Kensington ![Hamilton Hotel Washington DC](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/42000/41943/25e12c74_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hamilton Hotel Washington DC 1001 14th St NW, Washington, DC £152 21 Sept - 22 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,738 reviews) "My stay was short however I’d stay again" Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F09%2F2025&endDate=22%2F09%2F2025&selected=41943&PinnedHotelID=41943&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000440685) ![Washington Plaza Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40600/40512/e9bb53fb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Washington Plaza Hotel 10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, DC £93 21 Sept - 22 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (4,623 reviews) "Good" Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F09%2F2025&endDate=22%2F09%2F2025&selected=40512&PinnedHotelID=40512&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000440685) ![Hotel Arboretum](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37270000/37261800/37261729/dc914799_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Arboretum 1917 Bladensburg Rd, NE, Washington, DC £89 21 Sept - 22 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,022 reviews) "Nice hotel. Nice staff. Clean and very nice rooms." Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F09%2F2025&endDate=22%2F09%2F2025&selected=37261729&PinnedHotelID=37261729&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000440685) [See all 6,145 properties in Kensington](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F09%2F2025&endDate=18%2F09%2F2025®ionId=3000440685) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Glover Park - Georgetown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/10000/9927/fb069272_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Glover Park - Georgetown Washington, DC Stay at this aparthotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,577 reviews) "Hotel is on a busy street. Too much traffic noise." Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Washington-Hotels-Glover-Park-Hotel-Georgetown.h9927.Hotel-Information) ![The River Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10900/10867/2a489cea_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The River Inn 924 25th St NW, Washington, DC Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,790 reviews) "Loved everything about my stay here at The River Inn. The Staff were super friendly and very accommodating. The room/suite was very spacious and comfortable feeling like a home. It’s literally 10 minutes from The Wharf which is the waterfront with great restaurants and fun nightlife. Very easy 30min ..." 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