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?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Downtown Berkeley, head over to our customer service page .

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

Megan

￥52,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley

Erica

￥32,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

3. Nash Hotel

Downtown Berkeley

Joe

￥21,610 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

Elianna

￥26,929 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

5. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.7 km from Downtown Berkeley

Hugh

￥32,245 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

6. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Troy

￥29,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

7. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

14.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

eric

￥23,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

8. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Tamy

￥26,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

Martin

￥24,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'PARC 55' sign, a 'Barbary Coach' restaurant, and a view of the street with light trails from moving vehicles.

10. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

15.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Janet

￥27,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

Isaac

￥36,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

12. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

13.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

itzel

￥23,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

13. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

15.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

John

￥27,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern interior with round tables and chairs, a patterned rug, and a large wooden wall.

14. Hotel Zelos San Francisco

14.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Gary

￥41,418 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

Greg

￥33,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

Farukh

￥45,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

17. Comfort Inn by the Bay

15.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Diane

￥22,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

18. The Westin San Francisco Airport

30.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Matthew

￥27,141 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A bar area with a curved wooden counter, bar stools, and a glass display case filled with bottles.

19. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

27.3 km from Downtown Berkeley

Lori

￥20,243 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

20. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

15.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Harold

￥27,279 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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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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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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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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San Antonio

While visiting San Antonio, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center.

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Top Downtown Berkeley Hotel Reviews

The Marker Union Square San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"They were having issues with changing over to a new door key system but the staff were excellent and very helpful. I’d stay there again."

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A fabulous place to stay. The desk clerk put us on the top floor, which gave us a great view of San Francisco and the water. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Parking is valet-only (80 bucks) unless you want to find your own parking, but it was worth it just to avoid the hassle of driving around in a strange city looking for parking."

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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. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

6. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

7. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

8. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

10. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

11. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

12. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

13. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

14. Hotel Zelos San Francisco

15. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

16. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

17. Comfort Inn by the Bay

18. The Westin San Francisco Airport

19. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

20. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

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