What's it like in Central Berkeley?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Berkeley's Central Berkeley neighbourhood has to offer. Consider a visit to Historic Berkeley as part of your Central Berkeley travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in Central Berkeley?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western is the highest ranked property in Central Berkeley. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from University of California, Berkeley, and it offers free breakfast and free parking.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Central Berkeley area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Berkeley, choose from one of Expedia's 13 hotels and other accommodation options in Central Berkeley.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Central Berkeley.

What is there to do around this Berkeley neighbourhood?

Historic Berkeley is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Central Berkeley. While you're out sightseeing in Berkeley, make sure that you visit other sights such as Berkeley Community Theater or Robert Lowie Museum of Anthropology.

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1. Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Central Berkeley

Holly

₹13,292 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley, 0.8 km from Central Berkeley

Erica

₹18,875 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Northwest Berkeley, 1.2 km from Central Berkeley

Myles

₹15,785 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

4. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.6 km from Central Berkeley

Sheila

₹18,276 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.5 km from Central Berkeley

Ramamurthy

₹16,341 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 3.2 km from Central Berkeley

Joseph

₹12,694 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed. There is a view of the city through the window.

7. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3.9 km from Central Berkeley

Jerardo

₹15,910 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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8. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

7.4 km from Central Berkeley

Takesha

₹15,429 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

16.6 km from Central Berkeley

veronica

₹15,428 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, glass doors, and a staircase leading to the lobby.

10. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

9.5 km from Central Berkeley

Efigenia

₹16,182 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

11. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

9.6 km from Central Berkeley

Evelyn

₹14,575 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A dining table with a bowl of fruit, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.

12. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

20.5 km from Central Berkeley

Sofia

₹9,750 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A stone facade entrance with a glass door, potted plants, and a brick-paved area.

13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

17.2 km from Central Berkeley

RaNese

₹12,915 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

14.2 km from Central Berkeley

Greg

₹22,024 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

15. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

13.7 km from Central Berkeley

Thorsten

₹18,400 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

14.3 km from Central Berkeley

Jennifer

₹28,759 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A modern interior with a central walkway, wooden ceiling beams, and hanging pendant lights.

17. Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

20.4 km from Central Berkeley

Maya

₹12,247 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with modern seating, a large abstract sculpture, and a high ceiling with linear lighting.

18. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

13.2 km from Central Berkeley

Juan

₹29,145 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A bar area with a long counter, shelves with bottles, and a menu stand.

19. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

21 km from Central Berkeley

Candace

₹14,116 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier, and a clear sky.

20. Marina Village Inn

9.5 km from Central Berkeley

Chris

₹12,536 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Where to stay in Central Berkeley

Find the best Central Berkeley areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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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Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Berkeley Community Theater. 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

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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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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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 Central Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn by the Bay

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was good just not enough tables."

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

8/10 Good

"The reason for 4 stars in an otherwise great hotel is that the bathroom doors in our room were not staying shut because the spring on the door was broken. Upon confirming that it could not be fixed, we were allotted a different room. The front desk was really helpful in getting this sorted, kudos to them. I am taking away the one star for the inconvenience we faced."

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Our top choices for Central Berkeley hotels

1. Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

4. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

7. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

8. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

10. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

11. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

12. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

15. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

16. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

17. Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

18. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

19. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

20. Marina Village Inn

Where to stay in Central Berkeley

Downtown Oakland

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Albany

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Top Central Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn by the Bay

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