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 UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall 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?

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

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

sylvia

₩227,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

Downtown Berkeley

Arno

₩375,996 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

3. Nash Hotel

Downtown Berkeley

Chad

₩188,352 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

4. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.7 km from Downtown Berkeley

Sheila

₩234,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Daniel

₩234,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

Ariona

₩186,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, fire feature, and umbrellas.

7. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

3.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Caroll

₩188,668 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

Ildefonso

₩237,792 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

9. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

19.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Fred

₩150,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

10. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Maribeth

₩294,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

11. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Ronald William Christopher

₩233,792 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A cityscape with a prominent Tribune Tower and various buildings.

12. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

6.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Reyes

₩169,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

13. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

30.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Celeste

₩200,365 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Brittney

₩288,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A reception area with a counter, two patterned chairs, a yellow ottoman, and a large blue potted plant.

15. Hotel Aura SFO

30 km from Downtown Berkeley

Charles

₩184,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and parked cars in the background.

16. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

30.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Clifford

₩234,698 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

17. The Westin San Francisco Airport

30.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Karl

₩217,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

18. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

20.4 km from Downtown Berkeley

Dennis

₩196,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern interior design.

19. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

15.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

shalaka

₩236,511 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern lobby with a cityscape mural, a reception desk, seating area, and a door with blinds.

20. Hotel Skye SFO

29.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Virginia

₩191,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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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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A busy street with cars, a Grand Lake Theatre sign, and various shops.

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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A harbor with a large ship, a marina, and a cityscape in the background.

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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South Berkeley

While you're in South Berkeley, take in top sights like Telegraph Avenue and jump on the metro at Ashby Station to see more of the city.

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Top Downtown Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Easy to get in and out of hotel. Very clean and comfortable."

Fairmont San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed at the Fairmont for my step-daughter’s wedding. It was like walking into a movie for the Va girl. It was beautiful, clean & welcoming. Everyone was so nice. Especially enjoyed Justin the bartender & Cameron who checked us out. Is it expensive, yes, but it was definitely a trip to remember!"

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

8/10 Good

"The room was very comfortable for 4 adults. I liked that the shower/toilet are was separate from the sink area. The breakfast was very good and well organized for seating. Lots of different items for different diets. The only thing I thought was not good was the price for a drink at the bar. A vodka tonic was $16! I don’t drink much so I just wanted a drink at the hotel by the fire and then head up to bed."

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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. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

7. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

8. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

9. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

10. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

11. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

12. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

13. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

15. Hotel Aura SFO

16. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

17. The Westin San Francisco Airport

18. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

19. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

20. Hotel Skye SFO

Where to stay in Downtown Berkeley

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Top Downtown Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

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