Hotels in Kensington

What's Kensington Like?

In Kensington, you can easily get to the riverfront or simply check out the coffeehouses. You'll find a selection of restaurants and shops in the neighborhood. Take time to see places like Plaza Theatre and Riley Park while you're here. TELUS Spark and Avatamsaka Buddhist Monastery are a couple of more places to see nearby.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Kensington?

We have 19 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our customers' favorite places to stay in Kensington:

Hotel Arts Kensington

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Westmount River Inn

Upscale guesthouse

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Rooftop terrace • Central location

How to Get to Kensington

Kensington is located 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from the heart of Calgary.

Flying to:

• • Calgary International Airport (YYC), 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Kensington

Things to See and Do in and around Kensington

Things to See near Kensington:

• • Riley Park (0.3 mi/0.5 km away)
• • Avatamsaka Buddhist Monastery (0.5 mi/0.8 km away)
• • Mewata Armoury (0.6 mi/0.9 km away)
• • Robert the Bruce Statue (0.6 mi/0.9 km away)
• • Peace Bridge (0.6 mi/1 km away)

Things to Do near Kensington:

• • Plaza Theatre (0.2 mi/0.4 km away)
• • TELUS Spark (0.5 mi/0.7 km away)
• • Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (0.8 mi/1.2 km away)
• • Pumphouse Theatres (0.9 mi/1.4 km away)
• • Herringer Kiss Gallery (1 mi/1.6 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Calgary?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 57°F)
• • Coldest months: January, December, February, November (average 21°F)
• • Rainiest months: June, July, May, August (average 3 inches of rainfall)