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 UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Historic Berkeley 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 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. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

Downtown Berkeley

Arno

￥49,192 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley

Erica

￥31,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

3. Nash Hotel

Downtown Berkeley

Chad

￥21,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

4. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.7 km from Downtown Berkeley

Sheila

￥30,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Ramamurthy

￥29,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

￥28,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

7. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jerardo

￥28,436 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 4.1 km from Downtown Berkeley

Nou

￥23,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

9. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

6.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Armondo

￥21,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

10. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Chelsea

￥19,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

11. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

19.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Tracy

￥18,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

12. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Thorsten

￥36,365 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

13. Walnut Creek Marriott

18.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jane

￥20,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Brittney

￥35,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

15. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

20.4 km from Downtown Berkeley

Carol

￥21,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

16. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

14.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jennifer

￥38,871 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

17. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

13.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Juan

￥46,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

18. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

13.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Supriya

￥21,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

19. The Westin San Francisco Airport

30.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Karl

￥25,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

20. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

14.3 km from Downtown Berkeley

Lissa

￥41,550 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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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

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"very easy check-in. The rooms were very clean, and the beds were comfortable as well."

Stanford Court San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Had a wonderful stay at the Stanford Hotel in San Francisco. The room was clean, comfortable, and well-appointed, with a cozy bed that made for a great night's sleep. The staff were friendly and attentive, always ready to help with recommendations or requests. The location was convenient, putting us within easy walking distance of great restaurants and local attractions. A great value for the price, and we'd happily stay here again on our next visit to the city."

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We were so lucky to choose the Handlery Hotel on our first visit to San Francisco. The location was perfect! Down the road from every kind of transit & most importantly, steps from the Nintendo Store! We had a two queen suite & to our surprise a sliding glass door that revealed a beautiful view of the city. Not quite a balcony, but very close & we loved it so much. There was even a vanity which came in handy with teenage girls. The hotel itself had two sections and we were in the Premier section. There was two flights of stairs to take with all our luggage & a vintage elevator that no one could figure out how to use, so up the stairs we went. At least at the top we got to walk by the heated, outdoor pool. We didn’t have time to enjoy it, but we saw other guests having a great time. The staff were friendly and polite and brought up extra amenities quickly when asked. We would 100% stay at this hotel again ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

8/10 Good

"Nice boutique-hotel, good location, close to bus stops or can easily get a Uber. Yes it's close to the Tenderloin neighborhood but I never felt unsafe. Staff was helpful. We appreciated the coffee machine in the lobby. Room was also good overall, spacious and clean would have appreciated and extra chair. A fridge is provided which is a major plus. Shower curtain had littler holes in it. Nothing major but can easily be changes. The bed itself was comfortable and perfectly fine. One small thing I didn’t particularly like was the bedding setup: the comforter was placed between two flat sheets rather than being enclosed in a duvet cover. Overall, I'd say that I recommend this hotel. It's all about managing expectations"

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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. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

9. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

10. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

11. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

12. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

13. Walnut Creek Marriott

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

15. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

16. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

17. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

18. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

19. The Westin San Francisco Airport

20. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Where to stay in Downtown Berkeley

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Top Downtown Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

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