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 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 neighborhood include Hotel Shattuck Plaza and Nash Hotel .

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 Repertory Theater, and Berkeley Community Theater while in Downtown Berkeley. Historic Berkeley and Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life 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 and Life. While you're out sightseeing in Berkeley, be sure to visit other sights like 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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A modern lounge area with a fireplace, yellow chairs, a large table, and a cityscape mural.

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

Downtown Berkeley

Arno

￥49,227 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley

Erica

￥31,457 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

3. Nash Hotel

Downtown Berkeley

Chad

￥21,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

Myles

￥28,688 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

Ramamurthy

￥29,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

6. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.7 km from Downtown Berkeley

Sheila

￥30,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

7. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jerardo

￥28,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 4.1 km from Downtown Berkeley

Nou

￥23,326 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, fire feature, and umbrellas.

9. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

3.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Caroll

￥25,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A cityscape with a prominent Tribune Tower and various buildings.

10. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

6.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Armondo

￥22,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

A balcony with a view of a river and city skyline.

11. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Chelsea

￥18,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A dining table with a bowl of fruit, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.

12. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

19.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Tracy

￥15,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

13. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Nicole

￥32,688 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A white car parked in a modern indoor space with a circular ceiling, large windows, and potted plants.

14. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Cindy Patricia

￥37,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A bar area with a long counter, shelves with bottles, and a menu stand.

15. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

20.4 km from Downtown Berkeley

Carol

￥22,644 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

16. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Brittney

￥35,279 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

17. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

14.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jennifer

￥39,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

18. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

27.3 km from Downtown Berkeley

Kenneth

￥19,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

19. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

14.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

William

￥39,558 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

20. The Westin San Francisco Airport

30.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Karl

￥27,843 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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Where to stay in 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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A sculpture made of debris by a waterfront.

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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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 Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.

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A harbor with a large ship, a marina, and a cityscape in the background.

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 city street lined with tall buildings, including a Wells Fargo sign, and a mural on a building.

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

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice very clean, service was amazing"

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about the Handlery was Top Notch: From the staff to the pool, to the room , to the late check-out because it was a birthday celebration, this was the absolute best. Wound highly recommend to any traveler or local who just wanted a staycation. They were friendly and beyond kind. Thank you for a great visit."

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room was nice. We found makeup on our pillow cases and the staff made it right, right away. The biggest bummer was the fact that the pool was across the street. I think Parc55 could do a better job of educating the guests where it is and how to find it. We loved closing out our days at the bar, but wished that breakfast had more options than the buffet."

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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. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

7. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

9. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

10. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

11. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

12. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

13. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

14. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

15. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

16. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

17. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

18. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

19. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

20. The Westin San Francisco Airport

Where to stay in Downtown Berkeley

Downtown Oakland

Albany

Piedmont

West Oakland

South Berkeley

Top Downtown Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

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