Central Berkeley
Oakland
Visit Central Berkeley
Popular places to visit
Jack London Square
Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here.
University of California, Berkeley
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of California, Berkeley during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Oakland Zoo
Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Central Berkeley
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Great location close to everything
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
It was nice
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Yes
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Staff was wonderful, view was awesome and the stay was nice. Will return to this Hotel.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
No closet Catfish photos Slippery stair Poor breakfast
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Beautiful hotel, well-organized valet, happy check-in, and great room!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Berkeley
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. 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.
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
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.
Southwest Berkeley
While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake.
Elmwood
While visiting Elmwood, you might make a stop by sights like Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.
