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

Erin

￥50,562 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

Monique

￥26,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

3. Nash Hotel

Downtown Berkeley

Joe

￥21,607 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

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

4. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jasmine

￥28,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A tall hotel with a modern design, a prominent entrance, and a view of the city skyline.

5. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Huy

￥16,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

6. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

15.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Mawel

￥22,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

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

7. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Richard

￥28,556 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

Jinyu

￥17,740 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

Jason

￥26,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

Elaine

￥23,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 28 - Nov 29

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

11. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

15.1 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jessica

￥36,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 30 - Dec 1

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'PARC 55' sign, multiple floors, and a corner location with a visible street view.

12. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

15.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Elizabeth

￥27,276 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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

13. Galleria Park Hotel

14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Joseph

￥26,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

A spacious lobby with modern seating, a large abstract sculpture, and a high ceiling with linear lighting.

14. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

13.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Sina

￥38,689 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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

15. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Shea

￥31,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

16. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

14.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

ninos

￥39,870 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

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

17. Hotel 32One

14.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Braelyn

￥19,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

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

18. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

13.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Russell

￥21,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

19. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

14.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Allyson

￥28,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

20. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

15 km from Downtown Berkeley

John

￥24,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Berkeley

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 669 reviews	View
Hotel Shattuck Plaza	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,404 reviews	View
Nash Hotel	2.0 star property	6.4 385 reviews	View
LUMA Hotel San Francisco	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 2,666 reviews	View
Galleria Park Hotel	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,062 reviews	View

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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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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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

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

8/10 Good

"Perfect location, right on Union Square so perfect for the city. Rooms were clean - a bit small but they all are in SF. There was a big cupboard in the room to store luggage which was good. Beds were basic doubles so felt quite small. and a bit soft for my liking. But bathroom was fine. Nice touch was the free water and cookies in reception. It was great value for money"

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

8/10 Good

"This is a good hotel in a convenient location. I took public transit into the city, so I have no idea on the parking situation. I needed to go to the Ferry Building and it's a short walk. The place was clean, modern and in good shape I'd stay 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. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

5. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

6. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

7. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

8. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

10. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

11. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

12. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

13. Galleria Park Hotel

14. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

15. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

16. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

17. Hotel 32One

18. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

19. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

20. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

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