What is Southwest Berkeley like?

Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Berkeley's Southwest Berkeley neighborhood. Be sure to check out Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake as part of your Southwest Berkeley travel plans.

What's a favorite hotel to stay in Southwest Berkeley?

Expedia customers rank Marina Inn the highest for a stay in Southwest Berkeley.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the Southwest Berkeley area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Berkeley, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 22 Southwest Berkeley hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Southwest Berkeley, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Southwest Berkeley.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Southwest Berkeley?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Southwest Berkeley, click here .

What are the top things to see and do in Southwest Berkeley?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Southwest Berkeley are Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake. While you're out sightseeing in Berkeley, be sure to visit other sights like Berkeley Flea Market or Berkeley Community Theater.

How can I get around Southwest Berkeley and the greater Berkeley area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Berkeley Station.

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

1. University Inn & Suites Berkeley

Southwest Berkeley

Michael

￥18,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Northwest Berkeley, 1.2 km from Southwest Berkeley

Myles

￥28,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

3. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

2.5 km from Southwest Berkeley

Sheila

￥30,199 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

4. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

2.3 km from Southwest Berkeley

Ramamurthy

￥26,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 2.4 km from Southwest Berkeley

Joseph

￥20,836 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

6. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley, 2.1 km from Southwest Berkeley

Erica

￥31,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

7. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

12.4 km from Southwest Berkeley

Albert

￥28,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

2.7 km from Southwest Berkeley

Tamy

￥22,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

9. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

14 km from Southwest Berkeley

Maria

￥28,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

13.4 km from Southwest Berkeley

Janet

￥28,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

11. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

13.1 km from Southwest Berkeley

John

￥28,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

12. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

13.3 km from Southwest Berkeley

Isaac

￥40,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

13. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

12.7 km from Southwest Berkeley

Greg

￥33,161 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

14. Comfort Inn by the Bay

13.6 km from Southwest Berkeley

Antony

￥23,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

15. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

12.1 km from Southwest Berkeley

Supriya

￥22,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

12.9 km from Southwest Berkeley

Jennifer

￥47,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

17. The Westin San Francisco Airport

29.5 km from Southwest Berkeley

Douglas

￥27,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

18. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

12.8 km from Southwest Berkeley

Harold Franklin

￥31,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a vintage camper parked nearby.

19. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

12.3 km from Southwest Berkeley

Larissa

￥42,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

13.4 km from Southwest Berkeley

Stephanie Lucero

￥30,230 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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Where to stay in Southwest Berkeley

Find the best Southwest Berkeley areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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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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Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.

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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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Top Southwest Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Eleclent location. Close ti lots of walkable attractions and eateries."

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"There was plenty of comfortable chairs in the lobby/restaurant for visiting with friends over a drink or coffee. I especially liked being able to purchase freshly made coffee and grab n go healthy options. We didn't have the buffet breakfast but it sure smelled delicious."

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Our top choices for Southwest Berkeley hotels

1. University Inn & Suites Berkeley

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

3. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

4. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

6. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

7. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

8. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

9. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

11. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

12. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

13. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

14. Comfort Inn by the Bay

15. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

16. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

17. The Westin San Francisco Airport

18. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

19. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

20. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Where to stay in Southwest Berkeley

Downtown Oakland

Downtown Berkeley

Albany

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Piedmont

Top Southwest Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

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