Downtown Berkeley hotels, Oakland, United States of America: Oakland Hotel Guide

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Where to stay in Downtown Berkeley

Find the best Downtown 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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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 Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.

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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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North Berkeley

While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.

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Top Downtown Berkeley Hotel Reviews

The Marker Union Square San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was amazing from our host Charles that treated like family to the staff. The rooms super clean and spacious and super close to the main stores and restaurants."

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The property is first of all strategically located, the property is very neat and could see improvements activities ongoing. Well respected and polite staff who are always ready to assist. The complimentary breakfast is great with a fitness center and a swimming pool. The room is clean and comfortable. Will recommend the hotel to anyone who wants to have a good holidays."

Frequently asked questions

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 Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive 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 25 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 Berkeley Repertory Theater, UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Berkeley Community Theater while in Downtown Berkeley. Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive 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 & 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

Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Nash Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Hotel Skye SFO

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport

Marin Lodge

Hotel Aluxor SFO

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

The Evergreen

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

Where to stay in Downtown Berkeley

Downtown Oakland

Piedmont

Albany

West Oakland

North Berkeley

Top Downtown Berkeley Hotel Reviews

The Marker Union Square San Francisco

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