What is Downtown Berkeley like?

Downtown Berkeley is a welcoming neighborhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Be sure to check out 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 our traveler data, Hotel Shattuck Plaza is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Berkeley. This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from University of California, Berkeley, and it offers a restaurant and a fitness center.

How many hotels should I expect 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 accommodations to choose from.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Downtown Berkeley.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Berkeley?

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What is there to do in this Berkeley neighborhood?

You can catch a show at UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, Berkeley Community Theater, and Berkeley Repertory Theater while in Downtown Berkeley. Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. 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, be sure to visit other sights like Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life or Robert Lowie Museum of Anthropology.

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

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

Downtown Berkeley

Megan

￥50,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley

Jody

￥31,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

3. Nash Hotel

Downtown Berkeley

Joe

￥21,625 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

Vena

￥29,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Elianna

￥26,947 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

6. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Richard

￥30,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

7. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

15.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Sebastian Pablo

￥23,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.

8. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

14.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

eric

￥22,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 4.1 km from Downtown Berkeley

Brenda

￥25,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

10. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

4 km from Downtown Berkeley

Tamy

￥23,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of a cityscape at sunset.

11. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

15.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Janet

￥27,298 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and a high ceiling with skylights.

12. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

15.1 km from Downtown Berkeley

Isaac

￥40,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

13. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

14.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Heather

￥47,426 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden accent wall, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.

14. Hotel 32One

14.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Isaac

￥26,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A marble-floored hallway leading to a living area with a sofa and a fireplace.

15. Galleria Park Hotel

14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Joseph

￥34,278 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern interior with round tables and chairs, a patterned rug, and a large wooden wall.

16. Hotel Zelos San Francisco

14.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Christian

￥41,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

17. Comfort Inn by the Bay

15.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Diane

￥22,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

18. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

MELISSA

￥36,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A rooftop terrace with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of tall buildings.

19. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

13.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Russell

￥27,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bar area with a curved wooden counter, bar stools, and a glass display case filled with bottles.

20. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

27.3 km from Downtown Berkeley

Lori

￥19,797 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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Where to stay in Downtown Berkeley

Find the best Downtown Berkeley areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Berkeley

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Downtown Oakland

Central business district with a mix of residential, retail, and office spaces, Downtown Oakland offers an Entertainment District, historic theaters, Oakland Museum, and outdoor retail mall. Easily accessible via BART and AC Transit.

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Albany

The seaside views and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Albany. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are a few top sights nearby.

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West Oakland

Major West Coast port and trade center, this bustling area boasts the busiest port in Northern California, surrounded by a picturesque landscape of coastal terrace prairie, oak woodland, and north coastal scrub.

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A cityscape with a prominent building featuring a spire and golden lights, set against a backdrop of a sunset sky and distant mountains.

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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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

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"This is my second time staying here with my son and we love it, accessible to restaurants and stores. Definitely will be back again"

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

8/10 Good

"Pro: We were given a free upgrade. Con: There was a roach in our free upgrade so we had to move rooms and then had to move rooms again. Pros: Nice view. Free breakfast had boiled eggs and a toaster. And waffles, which I'm not a huge fan of but other people really love waffles. Cons: The rest of free breakfast was low-quality pastries. TLDR: Good for price."

The Pickwick Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here during tech week and it was literally the perfect spot. Could use some updating but i was there to work and came back to room to sleep. Staff was really helpful and let me check in early even though no rooms were available he made sure the next one was ready for me. Will be staying here again."

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Our top choices for Downtown Berkeley hotels

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

3. Nash Hotel

4. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

6. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

7. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

8. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

10. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

11. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

12. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

13. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

14. Hotel 32One

15. Galleria Park Hotel

16. Hotel Zelos San Francisco

17. Comfort Inn by the Bay

18. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

19. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

20. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Where to stay in Downtown Berkeley

Downtown Oakland

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Top Downtown Berkeley Hotel Reviews

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