What is Downtown Berkeley like?

Downtown Berkeley is a welcoming neighborhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Be sure to check out UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Historic Berkeley as part of your Downtown Berkeley travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Berkeley?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley is the highest ranked property in Downtown Berkeley. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from University of California, Berkeley, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other top choices in the neighborhood include Hotel Shattuck Plaza and Nash Hotel .

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Downtown Berkeley area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Berkeley, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 24 Downtown Berkeley hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Berkeley, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Downtown Berkeley.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Berkeley?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Downtown Berkeley, head over to our customer service page .

What is there to do in this Berkeley neighborhood?

You can catch a show at UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, Berkeley Repertory Theater, and Berkeley Community Theater while in Downtown Berkeley. Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Berkeley include Habitot Children's Museum, The Marsh Arts Center, and Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life. While you're out sightseeing in Berkeley, be sure to visit other sights like Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life or Robert Lowie Museum of Anthropology.

How can I get around Downtown Berkeley and the greater Berkeley area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? Downtown Berkeley Station is the closest metro station.

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Our top choices for Downtown Berkeley hotels

1. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley

Erica

₩272,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

Downtown Berkeley

Megan

₩429,637 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

3. Nash Hotel

Downtown Berkeley

Chad

₩183,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

4. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Ramamurthy

₩255,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

5. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.7 km from Downtown Berkeley

Sheila

₩267,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 4.1 km from Downtown Berkeley

Nou

₩203,588 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View | View from room

7. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jerardo

₩248,346 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge)

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

15.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

veronica

₩216,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

9. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Thorsten

₩317,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Water View | Balcony view

10. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Chelsea

₩163,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

11. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

6.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Armondo

₩213,691 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

12. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

19.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Kalanea

₩159,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

13. The Westin San Francisco Airport

30.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Karl

₩219,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

14. Walnut Creek Marriott

18.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jane

₩177,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

15. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Brittney

₩314,220 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

16. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

30.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Celeste

₩208,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

17. Hotel Aura SFO

30 km from Downtown Berkeley

Charles

₩184,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers

18. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

15.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Ella

₩253,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

19. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

14.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jennifer

₩339,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

20. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

30.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Prakhar

₩214,475 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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