The Best Hotels Closest to Historic Berkeley in Oakland for 2026

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a small fridge.

A rooftop terrace with a white sofa, two wicker chairs, a fire pit, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a lamp.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

1. Aiden by Best Western Berkeley

Northwest Berkeley, 1.1 km from Historic Berkeley

Jarron

￥24,335

￥28,033 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A hotel facade with a classic design, featuring arched windows and a prominent entrance.

A courtyard with a covered dining area, potted plants, and a brick pathway.

A spacious living area with a teal sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley, 0.2 km from Historic Berkeley

Jody

￥27,035

￥31,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, and a view of the outdoors.

A buffet setup with multiple serving stations, each with a covered dish and a serving spoon.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a lamp.

A modern office space with a desk, computer, and a yellow armchair.

3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Northwest Berkeley, 1.8 km from Historic Berkeley

Regina

￥25,296

￥29,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, yellow chairs, a large table, and a cityscape mural.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating areas, and a bar.

A modern building with a rooftop terrace featuring outdoor seating and greenery.

A high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a rooftop terrace with outdoor seating.

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

Downtown Berkeley, 0.3 km from Historic Berkeley

Megan

￥43,952

￥50,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A terrace with a view, featuring a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a decorative lantern.

A couple standing in a room with large windows overlooking palm trees and a cityscape.

A poolside dining area with a table set for two, a pool, and a building with a distinctive tower and dome in the background.

A spacious living area with a balcony, a dining area, and a kitchen.

5. Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Hills, 2.7 km from Historic Berkeley

Mohamed

￥33,106

￥48,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An indoor swimming pool with arched ceilings and a reflection pool.

A historic building with a large arched entrance, flanked by two columns and a decorative architrave.

A library with bookshelves, a fireplace, and seating areas.

An architectural corridor with arches and columns, a window with a metal grille, and a view of a garden with a lamp post.

6. Berkeley City Club

Telegraph District, 0.7 km from Historic Berkeley

Brett

￥33,434

￥38,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A street with a crosswalk, a white van parked on the side, and a building with an arched entrance in the background.

A compact living space with a kitchenette area featuring a microwave, a coffee maker, and a wicker basket on a glass shelf. A grey sofa with patterned cushions is positioned against the wall.

A hotel hallway with multiple doors, wall-mounted sconces, and a bench.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a seating area with a bench.

7. Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

North Berkeley, 1 km from Historic Berkeley

Stephanie

￥26,889

￥30,923 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A traditional interior with patterned walls, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a large globe chandelier.

A cozy lounge area with striped sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a large globe hanging from the ceiling.

A hallway with patterned walls, a tiled floor, a chandelier, and a door leading outside.

A spacious room with a large sofa, a coffee table with books, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

8. Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

Telegraph District, 1.2 km from Historic Berkeley

Tonya

￥25,799

￥34,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A living room with a large TV, a wooden cabinet, a black leather chair, a small table with plants, and a window with curtains.

A compact room with a wooden desk, a television mounted above it, a chair, a small refrigerator, a lamp, and a trash bin.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

A balcony with a view of neighboring houses and trees.

9. Marina Inn

2.2 km from Historic Berkeley

Seán

￥18,638

￥21,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a desk, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

A kitchen with a granite countertop, wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a television mounted on the wall.

A narrow hallway with a sliding door, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a hanging coat rack.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white towel, and a wall-mounted faucet.

10. Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Central Berkeley, 0.4 km from Historic Berkeley

Salud

￥17,273

￥19,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A grand foyer with a chandelier, a staircase, and a seating area with a round table.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a chandelier.

11. University Inn & Suites Berkeley

Southwest Berkeley, 2.3 km from Historic Berkeley

German

￥16,871

￥19,435 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a round mirror on the wall, and a chair.

A room with a checkered floor, a piano, a sofa, a table, and a bench.

A wooden reception desk with a black countertop, a vase with pink flowers, a clock, and a framed sign indicating WIFI availability.

12. Nash Hotel

Downtown Berkeley, 0.3 km from Historic Berkeley

Joe

￥15,652

￥21,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A reception desk with a geometric patterned wall, a marble countertop, and three side tables with books.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern cafe with a central counter, wooden shelves, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

13. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

7.1 km from Historic Berkeley

Bemil

￥20,079

￥23,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with bar seating, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

14. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

4 km from Historic Berkeley

Elianna

￥24,031

￥26,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.

A storefront with a sign for 'Oak Town Roast' and a coffee shop named 'Botevar Coffee' with large glass windows.

A wooden staircase with a black handrail, leading to a landing with a potted plant.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, desk, and large windows with curtains.

15. Oaktown Roost

7.6 km from Historic Berkeley

Davida

￥15,020

￥17,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A balcony with a view of a river and city skyline.

A modern reception area with a stone wall and a wooden ceiling.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a body of water.

16. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

9.7 km from Historic Berkeley

Wesley

￥19,959

￥23,192 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A cityscape with a prominent Tribune Tower and various buildings.

A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A restaurant with a bar area, multiple tables and chairs, and large windows offering a view of the street.

A modern lounge area with a red sectional sofa, a chess table, and a large TV screen.

17. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

7.6 km from Historic Berkeley

Steve

￥19,317

￥22,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a view of the city skyline at dusk.

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

A modern building with a prominent 'KISSEL' sign above the entrance.

A restaurant interior with a bar, seating, and a sign reading 'OTTO'S UPTOWN KITCHEN'.

18. Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

6.3 km from Historic Berkeley

natalie

￥26,719

￥35,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A person sitting on a bed with a plate of fruit and holding a glass of wine.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, two seating areas, and a view of the city.

A high-rise hotel with a grid-like facade, multiple floors, and a prominent clock tower.

A person seated at a table with a bowl of fruit and a glass of orange juice.

19. Oakland Marriott City Center

7.5 km from Historic Berkeley

Joan

￥23,557

￥27,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern interior with a central round table surrounded by chairs, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with a yellow table.

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

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchairs, ottoman, and a flat-screen TV.

20. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

7.1 km from Historic Berkeley

Ramesh

￥21,344

￥24,802 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Historic Berkeley

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Aiden by Best Western Berkeley	9.4 Exceptional 486 reviews	View
Hotel Shattuck Plaza	9.0 Wonderful 1,384 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley	9.2 Wonderful 666 reviews	View
Claremont Resort & Club	9.0 Wonderful 1,200 reviews	View

Top Historic Berkeley Hotel Reviews

University Inn & Suites Berkeley

10/10 Excellent

"The property is a bit old and gloomy. But the room was clean and spacious and well kept. Convenient location, there are several good restaurant right across the street from the hotel. Also a mile away from a target if you are running low on personal care items."

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

8/10 Good

"Nice room and location. Breakfast was very good. Staff were pleasant and helpful."

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast in the morning is great."

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

10/10 Excellent

"Great location near waterfront with walking trail around peninsula."

Aiden by Best Western Berkeley

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay."

Charming baseball themed 2-story building with cable TV, wi-fi & stereo system.

10/10 Excellent

"The property is fun. So much character and David the host is the absolute best!"

Remodeled Cottage in Trendy Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge Area

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay, incredible communication, all amenities provided just bring yourself!"

Cozy 2-bedroom condo in fabulous Berkeley next to the marina

8/10 Good

"El apartamento es agradable y tiene cerca un gran supermercado eco que nos gustó mucho. Nos alojamos 5 personas y descansamos bien, a pesar que una habitación es de paso al baño. Faltaba algun cubierto y plato."

Other attractions near Historic Berkeley

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

8.2/10 (32 reviews)

Discover works by Rubens, Pollock and Warhol and watch movies by international filmmakers at this museum of the University of California.

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Berkeley Repertory Theater

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Berkeley Repertory Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Berkeley Community Theater

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Berkeley Community Theater on your trip to Berkeley. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.

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Habitot Children's Museum

You can take time to visit Habitot Children's Museum during your travels to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall

8.8/10 (13 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall during your stay in Berkeley. Take in the entertainment choices and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.

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The Marsh Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to The Marsh Arts Center during your stay in Berkeley. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life in Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

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Hellman Tennis Center

Catch an event at Hellman Tennis Center during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Historic Berkeley?

Historic Berkeley is located in a welcoming area of Berkeley known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 84 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Historic Berkeley?

Adjacent to Historic Berkeley, Hotel Shattuck Plaza is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. Other good choices close by include Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western and Nash Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near Historic Berkeley?

Expedia has 84 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Historic Berkeley.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Historic Berkeley, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Historic Berkeley.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Historic Berkeley?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Historic Berkeley, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Historic Berkeley?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Oakland Museum of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, or Lawrence Hall of Science. Explore notable local landmarks like Grand Lake Theater, Fox Theater, and Orinda Theater. You can watch performances at UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, Greek Theater, and Paramount Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Historic Berkeley?

Make your way to Downtown Berkeley Station to catch metro transit. If you'd like to explore around the surrounding area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Our top choices for Historic Berkeley hotels

1. Aiden by Best Western Berkeley

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

5. Claremont Resort & Club

6. Berkeley City Club

7. Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

8. Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

9. Marina Inn

10. Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western

11. University Inn & Suites Berkeley

12. Nash Hotel

13. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

14. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

15. Oaktown Roost

16. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

17. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

18. Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

19. Oakland Marriott City Center

20. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

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Top Historic Berkeley Hotel Reviews

University Inn & Suites Berkeley

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Aiden by Best Western Berkeley

Charming baseball themed 2-story building with cable TV, wi-fi & stereo system.

Remodeled Cottage in Trendy Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge Area

Cozy 2-bedroom condo in fabulous Berkeley next to the marina

Other attractions near Historic Berkeley

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

Berkeley Repertory Theater

Berkeley Community Theater

Habitot Children's Museum

UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall

The Marsh Arts Center

Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life

Hellman Tennis Center

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