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Our top choices for Downtown Berkeley hotels

Lobby lounge

Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley
4.0 star property
Downtown Berkeley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (556 reviews)
"Staff were super helpful and lovely."
United States
Allison
The price is RM876
RM1,009 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley
Parking

Nash Hotel

Nash Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Berkeley
6.6 out of 10, (313 reviews)
"Room was in good condition. Definitely get a private bathroom. Conveniently close to downtown Berkeley. "
United States
Matthew
The price is RM464
RM534 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Nash Hotel
Bar (on property)

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4.0 star property
Downtown Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,118 reviews)
"Friendly staff, large room, very quiet."
United States
Adam
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
Terrace/patio

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7,306 reviews)
"excellent breakfast and location "
United States
Leslie
The price is RM479
RM724 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Exterior

Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
30.6 km from Downtown Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,245 reviews)
"Great place! "
United States
Jon
The price is RM429
RM493 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Aloft San Francisco Airport
Exterior

The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport
4.0 star property
30.5 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,961 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great location for the airport and food was tasty. However, rooms are tired and the restaurant opens quite late in the morning"
United Kingdom
keith
The price is RM435
RM614 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Terrace/patio

The Evergreen

The Evergreen
2.0 star property
22.8 km from Downtown Berkeley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (432 reviews)
"Easy access, beautiful location and nice stay."
United States
Guadalupe
The price is RM475
RM532 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
The Evergreen
Lobby

Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek
3.5 star property
19.8 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,229 reviews)
"Wish we had more time there . "
United States
Teresa
The price is RM471
RM533 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek
Tapas bar

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

LUMA Hotel San Francisco
4.0 star property
14.6 km from Downtown Berkeley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,440 reviews)
"Overall a great hotel!"
United States
Ashley
The price is RM778
RM916 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
LUMA Hotel San Francisco
Exterior

Marin Lodge

Marin Lodge
2.0 star property
26.3 km from Downtown Berkeley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Friendly staff, easy check in, spacious clean room, comfortable bed, quiet, great value for the area. Lots of good dining options nearby. Highly recommend, will be back."
United States
Brad
The price is RM426
RM477 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Marin Lodge
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
14.6 km from Downtown Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,835 reviews)
"Nice stay"
United States
Richard
The price is RM528
RM810 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
Balcony

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
3.5 star property
19.8 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,317 reviews)
"staff was amazing hotel could use a renovation but was still perfect for what we needed"
United States
ethan
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Lobby

Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Aura SFO
3.0 star property
30 km from Downtown Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,591 reviews)
"We’ve stayed here many times and the rooms are clean, staff courteous and helpful, and location great! "
United States
Karen
The price is RM383
RM460 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
Hotel Aura SFO
Bar (on property)

Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill
3.0 star property
20.4 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,185 reviews)
"Very nice stay worth it and good pricing"
United States
helen
The price is RM434
RM495 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill
Lobby

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd
4.0 star property
27 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2,122 reviews)
"Clean room, safe, excellent service"
United States
Nathan
The price is RM403
RM476 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd
Bar (on property)

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
27.3 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,728 reviews)
"Great food, clean room, great service!"
United States
Shruti
The price is RM344
RM407 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Exterior

Vagabond Inn Executive San Francisco Airport

Vagabond Inn Executive San Francisco Airport
2.5 star property
30.6 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean and friendly staff. Good coffee in the lobby. Nice view of the bay"
United States
Tamara
The price is RM422
RM477 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Vagabond Inn Executive San Francisco Airport
Courtyard

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
4.0 star property
14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,438 reviews)
"Great location on the wharf, with many restaurants, and activities in the area."
United States
Frank
The price is RM522
RM775 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Building design

Hotel Aluxor SFO

Hotel Aluxor SFO
2.5 star property
29.6 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,771 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Stephanie
Hotel Aluxor SFO
Terrace/patio

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
14.3 km from Downtown Berkeley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,727 reviews)
"Great location, wonderful staff, and nice hotel. "
United States
Nivia
The price is RM512
RM769 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
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Where to stay in Downtown Berkeley

Find the best Downtown Berkeley areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Fox Theater featuring a city, heritage elements and signage

Downtown Oakland

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

Aerial View Oakland Inner Harbor Port City Downtown Skyline

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.

Aerial view of the Albany Waterfront Trail, Berkeley, California, USA. The image shows the marshland and Berkeley skyline in the background.

Albany

Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Piedmont showing signage

Piedmont

You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.

Berkeley
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North Berkeley

While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.

Top Downtown Berkeley Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

10/10 Excellent
"The breakfast staff was absolutely delightful. They custodial staff as well. Everyone was kind, happy, helpful."
Nancy Kate 1-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Frequently asked questions

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 Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive 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 40 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 Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive 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, Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life and Robert Lowie Museum of Anthropology. While you're out sightseeing in Berkeley, make sure that you visit other sights such as Spieker Pool or Hellman Tennis Center.
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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