What is Downtown Berkeley like?

Downtown Berkeley is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Make sure that you visit 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 neighbourhood include Hotel Shattuck Plaza and Nash Hotel .

How many hotels will I be able 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 accommodation options to choose from.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Downtown Berkeley.

What is there to do in this Berkeley neighbourhood?

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 worth a visit in the neighbourhood. 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, make sure that you visit other sights such as 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

Erica

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

2. Nash Hotel

Downtown Berkeley

Chad

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

Downtown Berkeley

Arno

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 4.1 km from Downtown Berkeley

Juan

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

6. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Ildefonso

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

8. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Ramamurthy

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

9. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.7 km from Downtown Berkeley

Sheila

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A cityscape with a prominent Tribune Tower and various buildings.

10. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

6.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Armondo

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

Nicole

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

13. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

19.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Tracy

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

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

14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Cindy Patricia

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a counter with a coffee station.

15. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

14.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jennifer

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

16. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

14.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

William

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

17. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

14.3 km from Downtown Berkeley

Lissa

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a compact kitchen area, and a mirror.

18. Star Motel

15.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

James

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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

19. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Brittney

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a vintage camper parked nearby.

20. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jenn

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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Where to stay in Downtown Berkeley

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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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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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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

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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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

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, close to Fisherman's Wharf, and rooms are beautifully appointed. Exceptional for the price."

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

10/10 Excellent

"Decent hotel in a very convent location for many downtown SF attractions. The hotel is on a quiet street but close to the Tenderloin and Polk street actions. Customer Service was nice and average, rooms were clean and simple, and the hotel seemed to be well maintained. I liked being able to open the windows for fresh air. Parking can be difficult but there are garages nearby."

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Our top choices for Downtown Berkeley hotels

1. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

2. Nash Hotel

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

4. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

6. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

7. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

8. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

9. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

10. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

11. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

12. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

13. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

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

15. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

16. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

17. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

18. Star Motel

19. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

20. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

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Top Downtown Berkeley Hotel Reviews

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