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 Community Theater, and Berkeley Repertory 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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1. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

Downtown Berkeley

Arno

￥50,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley

Erica

￥25,858 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

3. Nash Hotel

Downtown Berkeley

Chad

￥21,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

4. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.7 km from Downtown Berkeley

Sheila

￥30,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Ramamurthy

￥28,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

6. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Northwest Berkeley, 2.1 km from Downtown Berkeley

Myles

￥26,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

7. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

3.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Caroll

￥24,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

8. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Ildefonso

￥26,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 4.1 km from Downtown Berkeley

Juan

￥23,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

10. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

6.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Armondo

￥22,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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

11. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Ronald William Christopher

￥20,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

12. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

19.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Judy

￥14,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

13. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

20.4 km from Downtown Berkeley

Carol

￥22,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Brittney

￥35,863 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

15. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Maribeth

￥36,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

16. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

27.3 km from Downtown Berkeley

Kenneth

￥20,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

17. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

14.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jennifer

￥38,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Marlon

￥31,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

19. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

30.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Celeste

￥22,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

20. Hotel Aura SFO

30 km from Downtown Berkeley

Charles

￥20,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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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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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

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was spacious, and the staff were all incredibly helpful and kind."

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"We weren't expecting to enjoy our stay at the Chancellor as much as we did. It is an older property with a lot of charm and character, but was also spotlessly clean, with really helpful staff. And you could not get a better location! Parking was convenient - within a block in a secure garage - and relatively cheap. We will be back."

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

8/10 Good

"Decent hotel and a short walk to the Piers and Chinatown.Also close by to the BART rail system to and from the airport.Room was clean with basic amenities such as coffee & tea making facilities,fridge and a safe.bathroom/shower was ok size too. The staff on the front desk were ok when I checked in,but upon checking out,no questions were asked about how my stay was or anything,they just took the key card and said I was 'all done'. My room was directly opposite the gym,so could hear people coming and going all day plus at times music being played in the gym.view from the room was a little disappointing too,but I was out exploring most of the time so it didnt matter too much.There was also some building work being done on the entrance whilst I was staying here.On the whole,I would stay here again."

The Marker Union Square San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"I like that the hotel offered real coffee in the lobby for FREE in the mornings. The room was small but charming. Nice shower and good bed. The location is near the theaters and Union Square. The room was clean and the lobby is inviting and comfortable. I’d stay here again and you should too."

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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 Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

6. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

7. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

8. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

10. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

11. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

12. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

13. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

15. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

16. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

17. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

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

19. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

20. Hotel Aura SFO

Where to stay in Downtown Berkeley

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Piedmont

West Oakland

South Berkeley

Top Downtown Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Handlery Union Square Hotel

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