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 Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive 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 41 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, Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life, and Robert Lowie Museum of Anthropology. While you're out sightseeing in Berkeley, be sure to visit other sights like Spieker Pool or Hellman Tennis Center.

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

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley

Adam

Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

Downtown Berkeley

Allison

₩376,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 16 - Feb 17

Nash Hotel

Downtown Berkeley

Matthew

₩199,670 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 11 - Feb 12

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Alfonso

₩219,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

14.3 km from Downtown Berkeley

Nivia

₩282,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 19 - Feb 20

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

15.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jorge

₩211,217 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 16 - Feb 17

Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa

15.1 km from Downtown Berkeley

Julia

₩352,348 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 8 AM to 8 PM, sun loungers

Handlery Union Square Hotel

15 km from Downtown Berkeley

Tiffany

₩256,295 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 1 - Mar 2

The Pickwick Hotel

15.1 km from Downtown Berkeley

Kelly

₩180,694 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 11 - Feb 12

YOTEL San Francisco

15.7 km from Downtown Berkeley

Idan

₩180,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 12 - Feb 13

Hotel Spero, Vignette Collection by IHG

15.3 km from Downtown Berkeley

Steve

₩247,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 15 - Feb 16

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Leslie

₩281,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 3 - Mar 4

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

13.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jennifer

₩199,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 16 - Feb 17

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Sonesta Select San Ramon

29.1 km from Downtown Berkeley

Justin

₩156,511 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 1 - Mar 2

King George Hotel

15.1 km from Downtown Berkeley

Charlene

₩174,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 3 - Mar 4

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

14.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Tomohiro

₩302,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 11 - Feb 12

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

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Irie

₩216,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Frank

₩289,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 17 - Feb 18

Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Hills, 2.4 km from Downtown Berkeley

sheharyar

₩528,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 16 - Feb 17

Executive Hotel Vintage Court

14.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Timothy Matthew

₩217,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 11 - Feb 12

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