What's it like in Central Berkeley?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Berkeley's Central Berkeley neighbourhood has to offer. Consider a visit to Historic Berkeley as part of your Central Berkeley travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in Central Berkeley?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western is the highest ranked property in Central Berkeley. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from University of California, Berkeley, and it offers free breakfast and free parking.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Central Berkeley area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Berkeley, choose from one of Expedia's 13 hotels and other accommodation options in Central Berkeley.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central Berkeley, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Central Berkeley.

What is there to do around this Berkeley neighbourhood?

Historic Berkeley is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Central Berkeley. While you're out sightseeing in Berkeley, make sure that you visit other sights such as Berkeley Community Theater or Robert Lowie Museum of Anthropology.

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1. Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Central Berkeley

Salud

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a chandelier, a checkered floor, and a view of the entrance.

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley, 0.8 km from Central Berkeley

Renato

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Northwest Berkeley, 1.2 km from Central Berkeley

Vena

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A modern outdoor seating area with a pergola, glass railings, and a pathway leading to a covered deck.

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 3.2 km from Central Berkeley

Curt

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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 Central Berkeley

Elianna

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

6. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

13.7 km from Central Berkeley

Richard

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

7. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3.9 km from Central Berkeley

Elaine

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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8. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

7.4 km from Central Berkeley

Steve

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

9. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

14.1 km from Central Berkeley

Allyson

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.

10. Oaktown Roost

7.3 km from Central Berkeley

Davida

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A rooftop terrace with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of tall buildings.

11. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

13.5 km from Central Berkeley

Russell

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An outdoor patio area with modern furniture, a fire feature, and a decorative metal sculpture.

12. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

13.8 km from Central Berkeley

EVA

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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13. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

14.5 km from Central Berkeley

Jinyu

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

14. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

15.4 km from Central Berkeley

Sebastian Pablo

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

15. Hotel Triton Union Square San Francisco

14.2 km from Central Berkeley

Mandis

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A cobblestone street lined with flower-covered buildings, a welcoming archway, and a sign reading "Office."

16. Marina Motel

16.5 km from Central Berkeley

Wendy

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A white car parked in a modern indoor space with a circular ceiling, large windows, and potted plants.

17. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

14 km from Central Berkeley

Angelo

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

18. Comfort Inn by the Bay

15 km from Central Berkeley

Crystal

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A room with a large window offering a view of a marina and cityscape.

19. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

23.8 km from Central Berkeley

Luis Alberto

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden deck with a door, a bench, a chair, and a table.

20. San Remo Hotel

13.9 km from Central Berkeley

John

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Central Berkeley

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western	2.5 star property	7.8 Good 1,003 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hotel Shattuck Plaza	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,388 reviews	View
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,444 reviews	View
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 2,361 reviews	View

Where to stay in Central Berkeley

Find the best Central Berkeley areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Downtown Oakland

Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.

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Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.

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Albany

Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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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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West Oakland

While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like Old Oakland and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.

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Top Central Berkeley Hotel Reviews

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

8/10 Good

"This is a good hotel to stay but they don’t clearly say what is covered and what is not. Example they don’t explicitly say they have only paid parking and they tell you during check in. Also they don’t clearly provide the bed size and room size. I got a room for 2 adults and 2 kids where room and bed was very small."

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was almost excellent, at arrival you are sent an email with your room code ours was 6-8 digits I cant remember but it is also the code to enter the hotel after hours. I was waiting for food delivery and my phone died the lady at the front desk watched me leave the lobby take my food from the delivery guy and turn to come back in and it was locked I gestured to her I couldn't get in and the reply was shrugging of her shoulders as if to say "to bad" I held up my phone to show it was dead and got nothing it took another guy there to walk over and let me back in (very disappointed in that part) other then this one incident the stay was great, the rooms and place all together was clean and inviting and the staff where very helpful at check-in and to give directions to parking Great place would recommend Parking is close about 2 blocks away at roughly $50/day (this part has nothing to do with the hotel)"

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Our top choices for Central Berkeley hotels

1. Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

6. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

7. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

8. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

9. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

10. Oaktown Roost

11. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

12. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

13. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

14. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

15. Hotel Triton Union Square San Francisco

16. Marina Motel

17. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

18. Comfort Inn by the Bay

19. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

20. San Remo Hotel

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The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

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