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Our top choices for Central Berkeley hotels

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1. Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western
2.5 star property
Central Berkeley
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Awesome staff great location"
United States
Salud
The price is ₩148,914
₩171,542 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4.0 star property
Downtown Berkeley, 0.8 km from Central Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,376 reviews)
"Great stay and location!"
United States
Erica
The price is ₩236,376
₩272,293 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
A marina with boats, palm trees, and a building with large windows.

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
4.0 star property
Berkeley Marina, 3.2 km from Central Berkeley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (5,165 reviews)
"The view of the bay was spectacular, and the boathouse restaurant was excellent!!"
United States
Brenda
The price is ₩179,325
₩206,573 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

4. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
13.7 km from Central Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7,709 reviews)
"Great stay an breakfast"
United States
Troy
The price is ₩163,908
₩248,057 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola structure.

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
3.0 star property
3.5 km from Central Berkeley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,438 reviews)
"The room was very clean and the staff was very nice and helpful"
United States
Elianna
The price is ₩238,520
₩267,607 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
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6. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
3.0 star property
3.6 km from Central Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,052 reviews)
"Great breakfast."
United States
Hugh
The price is ₩242,540
₩272,117 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
A modern building facade with vertical wooden slats, a glass entrance, and a sign reading "La Société Bar & Cafe".

7. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA
4.0 star property
14.3 km from Central Berkeley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,295 reviews)
"Great location and great hotel"
United States
Sonia
The price is ₩215,499
₩307,037 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA
An indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and a high ceiling with skylights.

8. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Hotel Nikko San Francisco
4.5 star property
14.7 km from Central Berkeley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,118 reviews)
"Great hotel!"
United States
Isaac
The price is ₩237,785
₩341,412 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'PARC 55' sign, a 'Barbary Coach' restaurant, and a view of the street with light trails from moving vehicles.

9. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
4.0 star property
14.8 km from Central Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,680 reviews)
"Really great area to stay!"
United States
Janet
The price is ₩185,697
₩218,557 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.

10. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
14.5 km from Central Berkeley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,508 reviews)
"Great location, nice hotel"
United States
eric
The price is ₩159,549
₩188,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed. There is a view of the city through the window.

11. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
3.9 km from Central Berkeley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,783 reviews)
"Lovely staff and great facilities."
United States
Tamy
The price is ₩187,600
₩225,499 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a counter with a coffee station.

12. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

LUMA Hotel San Francisco
4.0 star property
14.3 km from Central Berkeley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,641 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Farukh
The price is ₩330,149
₩388,560 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
LUMA Hotel San Francisco
A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

13. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 star property
15.4 km from Central Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6,386 reviews)
"Clean room Staff great Amazing location"
United States
John
The price is ₩192,491
₩226,554 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

14. Comfort Inn by the Bay

Comfort Inn by the Bay
2.5 star property
15 km from Central Berkeley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,724 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and great value for the cost."
United States
Diane
The price is ₩164,903
₩194,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Comfort Inn by the Bay
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

15. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf
4.0 star property
14.1 km from Central Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,645 reviews)
"great place to visit, clean, comfortable, and in a great location"
United Kingdom
David
The price is ₩193,744
₩292,683 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature, adjacent to a bar and dining area with modern decor.

16. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
14.2 km from Central Berkeley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,350 reviews)
"The breakfast was delicious and the location was great!"
United States
Greg
The price is ₩238,520
₩280,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a vintage camper parked nearby.

17. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
4.0 star property
13.7 km from Central Berkeley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,864 reviews)
"Close to the wharf and many places to shop and dine!!"
United States
Jon
The price is ₩200,075
₩290,673 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
A rooftop terrace with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of tall buildings.

18. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
4.0 star property
13.5 km from Central Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,504 reviews)
"Will stay again!"
United States
itzel
The price is ₩169,711
₩199,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
A high-rise room with a city view, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a patterned rug.

19. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
4.0 star property
14.8 km from Central Berkeley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,769 reviews)
"This hotel was great. centralized to everything we wanted to visit."
United States
Harold
The price is ₩196,685
₩231,488 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
A modern hotel with a sleek exterior and a parked sports car in front.

20. Hotel VIA

Hotel VIA
4.0 star property
14 km from Central Berkeley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,583 reviews)
"Very nice clean hotel, good location, friendly staff"
Canada
Murtaza
The price is ₩264,114
₩310,848 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Hotel VIA
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Where to stay in Central Berkeley

Find the best Central Berkeley areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Oakland

Central business district with a mix of residential, retail, and office spaces, Downtown Oakland offers an Entertainment District, historic theaters, Oakland Museum, and outdoor retail mall. Easily accessible via BART and AC Transit.

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Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.

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Albany

The seaside views and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Albany. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are a few top sights nearby.

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West Oakland

Major West Coast port and trade center, this bustling area boasts the busiest port in Northern California, surrounded by a picturesque landscape of coastal terrace prairie, oak woodland, and north coastal scrub.

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Piedmont

You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.

Top Central Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

8/10 Good
"Couldn’t be better located for the city centre. Rooms are clean but our beds were small doubles and not really suitable for two. Great breakfast next door at Sear’s."
Kevin 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Central Berkeley?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Berkeley's Central Berkeley neighborhood has to offer. Consider a visit to Historic Berkeley as part of your Central Berkeley travel plans.
What's a favorite hotel to stay in Central Berkeley?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western is the highest ranked property in Central Berkeley. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from University of California, Berkeley, and it offers free breakfast and free parking.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Central Berkeley area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Berkeley, choose from one of Expedia's 13 hotels and other accommodations in Central Berkeley.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central Berkeley, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Central Berkeley.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Central Berkeley?
To access more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Central Berkeley, click here.
What is there to do around this Berkeley neighborhood?
Historic Berkeley is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Central Berkeley. While you're out sightseeing in Berkeley, be sure to visit other sights like Berkeley Community Theater or Robert Lowie Museum of Anthropology.