Downtown Berkeley
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Visit Downtown Berkeley
Popular places to visit

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Discover works by Rubens, Pollock and Warhol and watch movies by international filmmakers at this museum of the University of California.

Historic Berkeley
Find out about the history of Berkeley with a stop at Historic Berkeley. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Berkeley Repertory Theater
You can make plans for a show at Berkeley Repertory Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall
You can get tickets for a performance at UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall during your stay in Berkeley. Take in the acclaimed theatre scene and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation Berkeley Dwight Way
If Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation Berkeley Dwight Way is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Berkeley.
Berkeley Community Theater
You can make plans for a show at Berkeley Community Theater on your trip to Berkeley. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do

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

San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
Top hotels in Downtown Berkeley

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Very nice lobby. Very clean throughout. Nice decor.Employee handing out review cards on Tuesday morning in the breakfast room was not very nice. Everything else was great!
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Everything!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Fairmont San Francisco
A world class hotel!
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Yes, it was spotless.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Staff was happy, helpful, efficient
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Comfortable clean rooms, parking charge is a little ridiculous but that’s the city for you. Room was fairly priced considering most were double the amount per night during no major event(s). I would stay here again, close to the stadium and walking distance to a few places like Lucky Strike. During ...
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Berkeley

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.

Central Berkeley
Central Berkeley might not have many top sights, but UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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

Southwest Berkeley
While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake.

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.

Claremont
Abundant dining options and relaxing spas are well-reviewed features of Claremont. Make a stop by top sights like Judah L. Magnes Museum while you're exploring the area.
