What is Downtown Berkeley like?

Downtown Berkeley is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Make sure that you visit 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 Expedia customer reviews, Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley is the highest ranked property in Downtown Berkeley. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from University of California, Berkeley, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Hotel Shattuck Plaza and Nash Hotel .

How many hotels will I be able 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 25 Downtown Berkeley hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Downtown Berkeley.

What is there to do in this Berkeley neighbourhood?

You can catch a show at UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, Berkeley Repertory Theater and Berkeley Community Theater while in Downtown Berkeley. Historic Berkeley and Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. 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 and Life. While you're out sightseeing in Berkeley, make sure that you visit other sights such as Robert Lowie Museum of Anthropology or Spieker Pool.

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.

Top 10 Downtown Berkeley Hotels of 2026

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1. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley

Punit

RM666 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

Downtown Berkeley

Arno

RM1,127 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

3. Nash Hotel

Downtown Berkeley

Chad

RM551 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

4. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Daniel

RM701 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

5. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.7 km from Downtown Berkeley

Sheila

RM727 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

6. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Ildefonso

RM695 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 4.1 km from Downtown Berkeley

Ariona

RM546 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

8. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

6.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Donald

RM497 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

9. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Ronald William Christopher

RM685 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

10. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

14.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Dean

RM1,004 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

11. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Maribeth

RM862 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

12. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

19.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Fred

RM400 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

13. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

13.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

RM1,128 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

14. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

14.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

William

RM915 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

15. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Brittney

RM845 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

16. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

14.3 km from Downtown Berkeley

Kirstyn

RM843 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

17. Comfort Inn by the Bay

15.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Michael

RM627 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

18. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Henry

RM806 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

19. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Miren

RM789 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

20. Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

16.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Radu

RM650 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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Downtown Oakland

Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.

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Albany

Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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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

While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like Old Oakland and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.

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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 Pickwick Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was friendly and the room was clean."

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Landmark hotel on Nob Hill. Very welcoming and relaxing place from which to explore San Francisco by public transport and on foot. Staying there was a treat and a great experience. Definitely try the restaurant, the food is excellent. Would love to go back!"

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"I love the aesthetic of the place. Vintage and yes there is no AC but it was not a big deal. They have tower fans and ceiling fan. I definitely will be staying there again it’s very clean. The staff were very nice and helpful. It was my first time in the city and they were nice and they showed me where to park. Parking was $45 per night which seems high but it’s valet. They do give you a discount thought the hotel but I love how you order your car and they have it ready. They don’t have breakfast but they do have delicious cookies and coffee. I am very impressed about the price as well."

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1. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

3. Nash Hotel

4. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

5. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

6. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

8. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

9. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

10. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

11. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

12. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

13. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

14. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

15. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

16. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

17. Comfort Inn by the Bay

18. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

19. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

20. Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

Where to stay in Downtown Berkeley

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Piedmont

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Top Downtown Berkeley Hotel Reviews

The Pickwick Hotel

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