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

A mini-fridge stocked with beverages, a snack shelf with chips and snacks, and a mural with a record player and '#AIDENBERKELEY' text.

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, 2 km from University of California, Berkeley

Jarron

￥24,326

￥28,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a digital screen, and a map on the wall.

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

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Northwest Berkeley, 2.7 km from University of California, Berkeley

Vena

￥25,283

￥29,125 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 high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a rooftop terrace with outdoor seating.

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

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

Downtown Berkeley, 0.7 km from University of California, Berkeley

Megan

￥43,930

￥50,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

A spacious lobby with a chandelier, a checkered floor, and a view of the entrance.

4. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley, 0.8 km from University of California, Berkeley

Jody

￥27,875

￥32,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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

A large, white hotel with multiple wings and a central tower, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.

5. Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Hills, 1.9 km from University of California, Berkeley

Mohamed

￥49,634

￥67,581 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 courtyard with a stone bench, a table with chairs, and various potted plants.

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

6. Berkeley City Club

Telegraph District, 0.3 km from University of California, Berkeley

Brett

￥33,421

￥38,435 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

A round table with a metal base, surrounded by two orange chairs with mesh backs.

7. Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

North Berkeley, 1.4 km from University of California, Berkeley

Stephanie

￥26,581

￥30,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A cozy, well-lit room with patterned wallpaper, wooden beams, and a variety of seating options including a sofa, chairs, and a dining table.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a potted plant, and a patterned wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A chair with a patterned fabric, a lamp, and a view of a tower through a window with curtains.

8. Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

Telegraph District, 0.3 km from University of California, Berkeley

Tonya

￥26,227

￥34,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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 building with a sign indicating 'Marina Inn' and a 'Vacancy' sign.

A balcony with a view of neighboring houses and trees.

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

9. Marina Inn

3.1 km from University of California, Berkeley

Seán

￥18,631

￥21,426 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 small building with a door, a window, and an ice dispenser.

10. Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Central Berkeley, 1.3 km from University of California, Berkeley

Salud

￥17,267

￥19,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

11. University Inn & Suites Berkeley

Southwest Berkeley, 3.2 km from University of California, Berkeley

German

￥16,862

￥19,425 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 room with a checkered floor, a piano, a sofa, a table, and a bench.

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

A natural setting with a tree, moss-covered rocks, and lush greenery.

12. Nash Hotel

Downtown Berkeley, 0.9 km from University of California, Berkeley

Joe

￥15,644

￥21,625 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

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 University of California, Berkeley

Bemil

￥20,069

￥23,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 spacious living area with a chandelier, multiple seating options, and a decorative wall with letters.

14. Oaktown Roost

7.5 km from University of California, Berkeley

Davida

￥15,012

￥17,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

A modern gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

15. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

4.4 km from University of California, Berkeley

Elianna

￥24,019

￥26,947 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious interior with a grand staircase, multiple seating areas, and large windows providing natural light.

An outdoor seating area with a sofa, two round tables with built-in fireplaces, and potted plants.

A hotel with a well-lit entrance, a sign for 'The Park Bistro & Bar', and a landscaped driveway.

A dining area with a stone fireplace, wooden chairs, and tables set for a meal.

16. Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa

14.2 km from University of California, Berkeley

Jennifer

￥37,475

￥41,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

17. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

9.4 km from University of California, Berkeley

Wesley

￥21,105

￥24,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A cityscape with a prominent Tribune Tower and various buildings.

A modern conference room with a long table, six chairs, a flat-screen TV, and vibrant pink accent walls.

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

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

18. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

7.5 km from University of California, Berkeley

Steve

￥19,307

￥22,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern bar area with leather seating, a bar counter, and patterned wall decor.

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

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

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

6.2 km from University of California, Berkeley

natalie

￥26,705

￥35,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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

20. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

7.1 km from University of California, Berkeley

Ramesh

￥21,333

￥24,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to University of California, Berkeley

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Aiden by Best Western Berkeley	9.4 Exceptional 488 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley	9.2 Wonderful 668 reviews	View
Hotel Shattuck Plaza	9.0 Wonderful 1,387 reviews	View
Claremont Resort & Club	9.0 Wonderful 1,203 reviews	View

Top University of California Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

8/10 Good

"Unanticipated charges. Pet charge was not disclosed. Parking fees $45 a day. So total charges for 2 days were $165 more than planned."

Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western

8/10 Good

"Very friendly staff. The bathroom was large and very nice. It was clean and quiet. Close to many restaurants."

Berkeley City Club

8/10 Good

"Location cannot be beat if you want to be near the Berkeley campus. The building is beautiful and historic and there are parties every single weekend. My only complaint was that our bed was quite hard and uncomfortable. So much so that we checked out a day earlier than planned so we could get some sleep!"

Marina Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean room with some age / wear-and-tear visible on the floor and bathroom area. Room relies on fan for cooling, but Berkeley was cool at night, so no issues there. Very convenient location right off of University Drive, so quick to get most places in Berkeley."

Aiden by Best Western Berkeley

8/10 Good

"Nice location near downtown, the front desk staff was friendly and welcoming, explained everything thoroughly. The room was small-ish but clean and comfortable. Their parking situation was the only challenge, SUV type vehicles, and larger are not allowed, they suggest a couple of lots away from the property (we did not explore the distance from the hotel). We were there on a Sunday, so street parking was available without fees. Breakfast was offered, but we left early to avoid charges for parking on the street. If you have a small car, or no car, prob a good place to stay, The challenge of parking was our only issue."

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."

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!"

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Zellerbach Playhouse

8.0/10 (1 review)

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Haas Pavilion

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Doe Library

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Spieker Pool

Catch an event at Spieker Pool during your trip to Berkeley. Take in the entertainment choices and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.

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Museum of Vertebrate Zoology

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of Vertebrate Zoology in Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

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People's Park

After visiting People's Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

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Hellman Tennis Center

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of California, Berkeley?

University of California, Berkeley is located in a welcoming area of Berkeley known for its stunning architecture and popular theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 79 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to University of California, Berkeley?

Adjacent to University of California, Berkeley, Graduate by Hilton Berkeley is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good choices close by include Hotel Shattuck Plaza and Berkeley City Club.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to University of California, Berkeley?

Expedia has 79 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of California, Berkeley.

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

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to University of California, Berkeley.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near University of California, Berkeley?

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What can I see and do near University of California, Berkeley?

You'll want to browse the collections at Oakland Museum of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, and Lawrence Hall of Science. Sights like Historic Berkeley, Orinda Theater, and Grand Lake Theater are landmarks to visit in the area. You can catch a show at Greek Theater, UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, and Paramount Theatre.

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Our top choices for University of California, Berkeley hotels

1. Aiden by Best Western Berkeley

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

4. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

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. Oaktown Roost

15. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

16. Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa

17. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

18. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

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

20. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

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Top University of California Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Berkeley City Club

Marina Inn

Aiden by Best Western Berkeley

University Inn & Suites Berkeley

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

Remodeled Cottage in Trendy Berkeley/Oakland Rockridge Area

Other attractions near University of California, Berkeley

Campanile

Zellerbach Playhouse

Haas Pavilion

Doe Library

Spieker Pool

Museum of Vertebrate Zoology

People's Park

Hellman Tennis Center

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