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ReadySet Apartments on Altona
Enjoy a stylish space with a sleek dining table, comfortable chairs, and a potted plant, offering a view of the surrounding cityscape.

ReadySet Apartments on Altona

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ReadySet Apartments on Altona
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Crown Casino

Crown Casino

Hoping to do some gaming? Lucky for you, Crown Casino is a popular spot in Southbank. Let yourself be amazed at the art galleries and museums in the area too. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

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Pegasus Apart'Hotel

Pegasus Apart'Hotel

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"Very friendly, nice rooms, good parking security "
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Is it worth staying in Kensington?
There are 17 hotels in the area to find your perfect somewhere. Basing yourself in Kensington makes it easy to explore Melbourne, including the neighborhoods of Melbourne Central Business District and Southbank.
Which station is best for Kensington?
If you're staying at a hotel in Kensington, check out the nearest station so that you can get around and explore with ease. Stations in Kensington include:
  • South Kensington Station
  • Kensington Station
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Find out more about Kensington

Find out more about Kensington

What's Kensington Like?

If you're in search of the perfect area to explore, consider Kensington. Marvel Stadium and Melbourne Central are a couple of the top places in the larger area worth a visit. Crown Casino and Queen Victoria Market are a couple of popular sights nearby.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Kensington?

We have 22 accommodations in the neighborhood. Our travelers don't have any top picks in Kensington but here are some of their favorites nearby:

    Great Southern Hotel Melbourne - 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away

    City-center hotel with restaurant
    • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

    The Victoria Hotel Melbourne - 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away

    Victorian hotel with indoor pool, restaurant
    • Free WiFi • Bar • 24-hour front desk • Central location

    The Langham, Melbourne - 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away

    Luxury hotel with spa, indoor pool
    • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Spa tub • Health club • Central location

    Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne - 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away

    Motel with indoor pool, conference center
    • Free WiFi • Sauna • Fitness center • Pool loungers • Walkable location

    Stamford Plaza Melbourne - 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away

    Luxury hotel with indoor pool, restaurant
    • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Fitness center • Bar • Walkable location

How 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
  • Avalon Airport (AVV), 29.8 mi (48 km) from Kensington

Getting to Kensington on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood 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)
  • State Netball Hockey Centre (1 mi/1.7 km away)