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 Berkeley Community Theater as part of your Downtown Berkeley travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Berkeley?

Based on our traveler data, Hotel Shattuck Plaza is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Berkeley. This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from University of California, Berkeley, and it offers a restaurant and a fitness center.

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?

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What is there to do in this Berkeley neighborhood?

You can catch a show at UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, Berkeley Community Theater, and Berkeley Repertory 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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A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

1. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley

Erica

₩277,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, yellow chairs, a large table, and a cityscape mural.

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

Downtown Berkeley

Megan

₩449,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern building with a unique facade featuring a series of reflective panels and green staircases.

3. Nash Hotel

Downtown Berkeley

Joe

₩186,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

4. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.7 km from Downtown Berkeley

Sheila

₩266,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, and a view of the outdoors.

5. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Northwest Berkeley, 2.1 km from Downtown Berkeley

Myles

₩224,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A marina with boats, palm trees, and a building with large windows.

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 4.1 km from Downtown Berkeley

Joseph

₩201,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola structure.

7. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Ramamurthy

₩232,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed. There is a view of the city through the window.

8. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jerardo

₩226,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern interior with a central walkway, wooden ceiling beams, and hanging pendant lights.

9. Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

19.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Maya

₩165,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A dining table with a bowl of fruit, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.

10. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

19.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Sofia

₩137,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A bar area with a long counter, shelves with bottles, and a menu stand.

11. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

20.4 km from Downtown Berkeley

Carol

₩199,652 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A balcony with a view of a river and city skyline.

12. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Evelyn

₩207,669 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A cityscape with a prominent Tribune Tower and various buildings.

13. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

6.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Velisa

₩218,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A pool area with lounge chairs, a hot tub, and umbrellas.

14. Best Western Plus Heritage Inn

24.1 km from Downtown Berkeley

Sandra

₩194,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern interior with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and black leather chairs.

15. Diablo Mountain Inn - Walnut Creek

17.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jose Laakea

₩159,567 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

16. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Thorsten

₩262,163 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature, adjacent to a bar and dining area with modern decor.

17. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Greg

₩311,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A modern hotel living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a lamp.

18. Comfort Inn Castro Valley

24.7 km from Downtown Berkeley

BELINDA

₩144,245 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A stone facade entrance with a glass door, potted plants, and a brick-paved area.

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

16.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Naga Mallika

₩184,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, glass doors, and a clear sky.

20. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

30.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Rafael

₩211,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Where to stay in Downtown Berkeley

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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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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.

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San Antonio

While visiting San Antonio, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center.

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Top Downtown Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

8/10 Good

"The hotel was decent. Except they gave us a room at the very end of the hall right next to all of the dumpsters and where the employees congregate outside. The other complaint I would have about the room is that the sink had basically no pressure at all. They give you two bottles of water when you arrive and when we requested two more from the giant stack they keep behind the desk on another day, they declined and said didn't you get them at check-in? The staff are not that friendly, but they had a great outside patio area in the location was top notch."

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

8/10 Good

"Our stay was due to a surgery the next morning at UCSF and we needed to check out at 5:00 am the following morning. It so happened that we arrived at the hotel just as a SF ball game was ending. Traffic and parking was a nightmare. I checked in while my husband circled the block looking for parking. Hotel staff was really accommodating and allowed us to park in their loading zone until traffic cleared. They have a parking garage nearby, but it doesn’t open in the mornings as early as we needed to check out. We eventually found a parking spot on the street and all was well. Room and staff were great, but I advise to check out the parking situation if that could be a potential problem."

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Our top choices for Downtown Berkeley hotels

1. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

3. Nash Hotel

4. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

5. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

7. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

9. Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

10. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

11. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

12. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

13. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

14. Best Western Plus Heritage Inn

15. Diablo Mountain Inn - Walnut Creek

16. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

17. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

18. Comfort Inn Castro Valley

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

20. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Where to stay in Downtown Berkeley

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Top Downtown Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

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