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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1. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley

Erica

￥32,984 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

Downtown Berkeley

Megan

￥49,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

3. Nash Hotel

Downtown Berkeley

Joe

￥21,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

4. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.7 km from Downtown Berkeley

Sheila

￥30,794 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Ramamurthy

￥28,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View | View from room

6. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jerardo

￥25,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 4.1 km from Downtown Berkeley

Nou

￥23,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

8. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

6.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Armondo

￥25,112 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge)

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

15.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Sheridan

￥25,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Water View | Balcony view

10. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Chelsea

￥20,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

11. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

19.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Kalanea

￥14,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

12. Marina Village Inn

9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Chris

￥16,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

13. Hotel Mira Vista

7.7 km from Downtown Berkeley

Mario

￥16,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Todd

￥35,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

15. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Thorsten

￥31,689 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

16. Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

19.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Trinity

￥19,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

16.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Steven

￥21,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

18. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

20.4 km from Downtown Berkeley

Carol

￥22,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

19. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

14.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jennifer

￥43,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

20. Hotel Aura SFO

30 km from Downtown Berkeley

Charles

￥19,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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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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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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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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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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North Berkeley

If you're spending some time in North Berkeley, Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Downtown Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"The continental breakfast was 1st class. Also like the fact that the hotel staff was very organized for the amount of people who ate breakfast."

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Without a doubt the best hotel experience I have received. First, shout out to Joyce in front desk. She made checking in a breeze and made me and my fiancé feel welcome. She was the highlight of the day for us. Room was clean and well taken care. The hotel staff from the front desk to the parking lot attendant were all nice and attentive. When I come back to San Francisco, it will be at this hotel."

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Our top choices for Downtown Berkeley hotels

1. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

3. Nash Hotel

4. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

6. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

8. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

10. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

11. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

12. Marina Village Inn

13. Hotel Mira Vista

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

15. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

16. Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

18. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

19. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

20. Hotel Aura SFO

Where to stay in Downtown Berkeley

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Top Downtown Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

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