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Our top choices for Berkeley hostels

Lobby sitting area

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (374 reviews)
"Clean, quiet, staff plans fun and affordable activities around daily. Really great!"
United States
chrysalyne
The price is ₹6,461
₹7,523 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Lobby

Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (206 reviews)
"Clean, walkable and quiet hostel with plenty of food within walking distance."
United States
Daniel
The price is ₹5,175
₹6,080 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Amsterdam Hostel
Full-sized fridge, microwave, toaster

Chapter San Francisco

Chapter San Francisco
2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (383 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay and relax. Professional staff and services."
United States
Syed
Chapter San Francisco
Interior

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (313 reviews)
"Super comfortable space and location. Super friendly staff. Love this hostel"
United States
Alma
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
Lobby

Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel
1.5 star property
Union Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (993 reviews)
"For $10 a night free food is an "
United States
Juan
Orange Village Hostel
Living area

ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco

ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco
2.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (58 reviews)
"Great place very nice and cozy"
Canada
Eshan
The price is ₹7,998
₹9,398 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco
Terrace/patio

Adelaide Hostel

Adelaide Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (633 reviews)
"I needed a quick place to stay after making a mistake with my flight. The price for the 4 bed to a room was very good. The hostel is clean and the staff was very helpful. You can't expect "quiet" when you're in the Union Square area, but I was happy with my stay."
United States
Michael
The price is ₹8,501
₹9,988 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Adelaide Hostel
Front of property

European Hostel

European Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
5.4 out of 10, (669 reviews)
"It was pretty dirty, but fine for the price"
United States
Gabriel
The price is ₹4,275
₹5,023 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
European Hostel
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Top Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent
"Incredible "
Ann 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

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Berkeley Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,619
Accommodation
11 Hostels
Lowest Price
₹5,023
Highest Price
₹9,988

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Berkeley?
You may like the nightly rates at this top accommodation in the area, which gets good reviews from our travellers: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina - 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from the heart of Berkeley. Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of California St & Jones St Stop and California St & Taylor St Stop. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Berkeley?
Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here are some stats about the local climate: The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Berkeley is 465 mm.
What is there to see and do in Berkeley?
Overall, Berkeley is known for its university setting, sports and restaurants. Major attractions include Pier 39, Oracle Park and San Francisco Bay. Get out into nature with places such as University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley, Tilden Regional Park and People's Park. Cultural attractions include UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive and Greek Theater.
What's the best way to get to and around Berkeley while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Berkeley on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.), 11.5 mi (18.5 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field), located 14.2 mi (22.8 km) away. Once you've arrived, you might want to use public transport to get around. You can access metro transport at Downtown Berkeley Station, North Berkeley Station and Ashby Station. If you're looking to check out more of the surrounding area, make your way to Berkeley Station to take a train.

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