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?

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 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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Our top choices for Downtown Berkeley hotels

1. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley

Naomi

₩227,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

Downtown Berkeley

Arno

₩382,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

3. Nash Hotel

Downtown Berkeley

Chad

₩187,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

4. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Daniel

₩233,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 4.1 km from Downtown Berkeley

Ariona

₩207,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

6. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.7 km from Downtown Berkeley

Sheila

₩248,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

7. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

3.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Caroll

₩210,337 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

8. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Ildefonso

₩212,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

9. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

19.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Judy

₩127,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

10. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

30.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Celeste

₩200,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

11. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

6.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Armondo

₩194,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

12. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Ronald William Christopher

₩159,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

13. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Maribeth

₩304,202 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

14. Hotel Aura SFO

30 km from Downtown Berkeley

Charles

₩189,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

15. The Westin San Francisco Airport

30.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Karl

₩239,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

16. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Brittney

₩304,214 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

17. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

30.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Prakhar

₩218,633 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

18. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

20.4 km from Downtown Berkeley

Carol

₩185,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

19. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

15.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

shalaka

₩231,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

20. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

27.3 km from Downtown Berkeley

Kenneth

₩181,687 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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