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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Our top choices for Downtown Berkeley hotels

1. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley

Punit

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

2. Nash Hotel

Downtown Berkeley

Teresa

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

Downtown Berkeley

Arno

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 4.1 km from Downtown Berkeley

Terry

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Daniel

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

6. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.7 km from Downtown Berkeley

Pui Lang

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

7. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

6.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Donald

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

8. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

3.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Luley

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

9. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

William

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

10. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Leilah

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

11. Marina Village Inn

9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Deborah

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

16.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Nathan

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

13. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Thomas D

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

14. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

14.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Lina

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

15. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

14.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Dean

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

16. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

angelica

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

17. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

20.4 km from Downtown Berkeley

Mary Ann

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

18. San Remo Hotel

14.4 km from Downtown Berkeley

Hernando

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

19. Hotel VIA

14.3 km from Downtown Berkeley

Michael

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

20. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

15 km from Downtown Berkeley

cynthia lee

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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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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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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Albany

Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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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

The Pickwick Hotel

8/10 Good

"The hotel was great to walk to from the Giants game. The staff was very friendly and nice. It is a dated hotel. But it was worth the price."

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great. Very clean room,staff was helpful and friendly. From the moment I arrived the greeter,the valet guy and the check in person were very courteous and friendly. It looks like the rooms have recently been renovated with nice new furniture. The restaurant staff very nice and the food and drinks very delicious. I suggest to get the room with a balcony for the ocean view."

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

8/10 Good

"The hotel is nice and clean, the area around is not really safe, but one can avoid walking in Tenderloin in the evening and rather hit directly to the safer part of the hotel area. I found the service average, which is maybe not what people would expext from a hotel chain such as Hilton. Nevertheless, I would recommend the hotel for your stay in San Francisco!"

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1. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

2. Nash Hotel

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

6. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

7. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

8. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

9. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

10. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

11. Marina Village Inn

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

13. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

14. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

15. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

16. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

17. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

18. San Remo Hotel

19. Hotel VIA

20. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

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