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 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

₩293,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

₩444,784 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

₩187,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

4. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Northwest Berkeley, 2.1 km from Downtown Berkeley

Myles

₩262,391 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

Ramamurthy

₩235,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

6. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.7 km from Downtown Berkeley

Sheila

₩266,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 4.1 km from Downtown Berkeley

Joseph

₩197,384 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

₩228,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

9. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Evelyn

₩208,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A cityscape with a prominent Tribune Tower and various buildings.

10. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

6.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Velisa

₩221,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

11. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

19.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Sofia

₩163,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

12. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Thorsten

₩285,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

Rafael

₩227,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

14. Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

19.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Maya

₩174,231 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

15. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

30.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Prakhar

₩219,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

16. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Greg

₩315,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

₩224,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

Carol

₩202,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A bar area with a curved wooden counter, bar stools, and a glass display case filled with bottles.

19. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

27.3 km from Downtown Berkeley

Larry

₩175,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

20. Hotel Aura SFO

30 km from Downtown Berkeley

Charles

₩186,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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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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North Berkeley

If you're spending some time in North Berkeley, Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Downtown Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

8/10 Good

"Clean room and comfy bed."

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

8/10 Good

"Check in around 4:00 was horrible on a Thursday. There's only 2 people at the front desk checking guests in when there's a long line. The other desk was only dedicated to "Riu Class" and nobody was in that line. Lots of people at breakfast but it moves somewhat quickly. A good variety of food."

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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. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

6. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

8. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

9. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

10. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

11. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

12. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

13. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

14. Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

15. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

16. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

17. The Westin San Francisco Airport

18. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

19. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

20. Hotel Aura SFO

Where to stay in Downtown Berkeley

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Top Downtown Berkeley Hotel Reviews

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