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 25 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 Repertory Theater, and Berkeley Community 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

Punit

₩229,194 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

₩377,254 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

₩188,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

4. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.7 km from Downtown Berkeley

Sheila

₩235,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

₩235,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

₩187,383 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

₩189,300 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

₩232,390 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

₩137,564 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

Thomas D

₩295,273 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

₩234,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A cityscape with a prominent Tribune Tower and various buildings.

12. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

6.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Donald

₩178,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

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

₩187,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

₩289,305 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

₩185,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

Christopher

₩235,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

₩218,298 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

₩203,430 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

₩237,303 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern kitchen with marble flooring, a bar area with stools, and a large window offering a view of the street.

20. Hotel Skye SFO

29.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Virginia

₩177,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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Where to stay in Downtown Berkeley

Find the best Downtown Berkeley areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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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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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

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Emplacement parfait et près des transports en commun. Personnel très gentil. On a eu un upgrade gratuitement. Grande chambre, belle piscine. Un séjour parfait. Je recommande et j’y retournerai."

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"We always stay at the Holiday Inn Golden Gateway during our SF visits. The rooms are private and offer all the various comforts/conveniences we look for in a hotel: comfortable beds, wonderful pillows (wanted to take a pillow home!), refrigerator, TV, large Dove shampo/condition/body gel dispensers in bathroom, plenty of towels, on-site parking, etc, Good location: one of the cable car pickups is just around the corner; never any long lines to catch a cable car. Big Bus tour stops at the hotel as well. A number of good restaurants are in the area, including one in the hotel. Also, parking is not as pricey as hotel parking lots located along the wharf/Pier 39."

Hotel Julian

10/10 Excellent

"If you want a spacious and clean room near all that’s happening in the heart of San Francisco, this hotel does the trick. The stairs and hallways leading to your room are a little vintage but once you are in the room, the walls are thick, the bed is comfortable and the amenities are contemporary. I would recommend this."

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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

Downtown Oakland

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Piedmont

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Top Downtown Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Handlery Union Square Hotel

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