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 hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a view of the city through large windows.

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

Downtown Berkeley

Megan

￥47,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley

Monique

￥26,614 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

￥21,621 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

￥28,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

5. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Richard

￥26,669 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

6. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Colby John

￥18,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.

7. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

14.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jinyu

￥19,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 28 - Nov 29

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

8. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

15.1 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jessica

￥40,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

9. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

4 km from Downtown Berkeley

Robert

￥25,346 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

10. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

15.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Sebastian Pablo

￥22,058 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

11. Galleria Park Hotel

14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Joseph

￥26,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 28 - Nov 29

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

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 4.1 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jason

￥27,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

13. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

13.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Sina

￥44,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A high-rise room with a city view, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a patterned rug.

14. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

15.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Masami

￥25,780 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.

15. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

14.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Heather

￥39,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

16. Comfort Inn by the Bay

15.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Crystal

￥19,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

17. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jamaya

￥32,993 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

￥21,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

19. Hotel 32One

14.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Braelyn

￥23,304 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

￥24,025 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

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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 668 reviews	View
Hotel Shattuck Plaza	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,394 reviews	View
Nash Hotel	2.0 star property	6.4 382 reviews	View
Galleria Park Hotel	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,057 reviews	View
LUMA Hotel San Francisco	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 2,658 reviews	View

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

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, convenient"

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

8/10 Good

"Fantastic location in San Francisco. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom very small, but sufficient, with good bathtub and shower. Upkeep of hotel could be better. The window in the bathroom was left partially open, and could not be shut, for example. Upkeep on this old historic hotel was less than ideal. However, the location is so good and the staff are so nice, with a good price, that I'll return. Next door to Sears Fine Foods, which is a SF legend and a must for breakfast. Across the street from Beacon Grand Hotel, which has a fantastic cocktail bar and great environment. If you are looking for luxury, then this is not your hotel. If you are looking for a solid hotel with good staff, great price and great location in San Francisco, this is very good."

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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. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

6. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

7. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

8. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

9. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

10. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

11. Galleria Park Hotel

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

13. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

14. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

15. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

16. Comfort Inn by the Bay

17. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

18. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

19. Hotel 32One

20. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

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