What's Kensington like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of the city to explore, look no further than Kensington. Melbourne Central and Crown Casino are a couple of the top places in the larger area worth a visit. Queen Victoria Market and Marvel Stadium are a couple of popular sights nearby.
Where are the best places to stay in Kensington?
We have 22 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Our travellers don't have any top picks in Kensington but here are some of their favourites nearby:
- Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
- Free Wi-Fi • Bar • 24-hour front desk • Central location
- Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • a hot tub • Health club • Central location
- Free Wi-Fi • Sauna • Fitness centre • Pool loungers • Walkable location
- Free Wi-Fi • a hot tub • Fitness centre • Bar • Walkable location
Great Southern Hotel Melbourne - 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away
City centre hotel with restaurantThe Victoria Hotel Melbourne - 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away
Victorian hotel with indoor pool and restaurantThe Langham, Melbourne - 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away
Luxury hotel with spa and indoor poolAtlantis Hotel, Melbourne - 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away
Motel with indoor pool and conference centreStamford Plaza Melbourne - 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away
Luxury hotel with indoor pool and restaurantHow to get to Kensington
Flying to:
- Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Kensington
- Melbourne Airport (MEL), 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Kensington
- Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon), 29.8 mi (48 km) from Kensington
Getting to Kensington on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Kensington Station
- South Kensington Station
Things to see and do in and around Kensington
Things to see near Kensington:
- Marvel Stadium (2 mi/3.2 km away)
- Collins Street (2.4 mi/3.9 km away)
- Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (2.7 mi/4.3 km away)
- Rod Laver Arena (3.3 mi/5.4 km away)
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (3.5 mi/5.6 km away)
Things to do near Kensington:
- Melbourne Central (2.2 mi/3.6 km away)
- Crown Casino (2.7 mi/4.3 km away)
- Queen Victoria Market (1.8 mi/2.9 km away)
- Flemington Racecourse (1 mi/1.6 km away)
- Melbourne Zoo (1.2 mi/2 km away)