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 our traveller data, Hotel Shattuck Plaza is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Berkeley. This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from University of California, Berkeley, and it offers a restaurant and a fitness centre.

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 24 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 Community Theater and Berkeley Repertory 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, The Marsh Arts Center and Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life. While you're out sightseeing in Berkeley, make sure that you visit other sights such as Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life or Robert Lowie Museum of Anthropology.

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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Our top choices for Downtown Berkeley hotels

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, yellow chairs, a large table, and a cityscape mural.

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

Downtown Berkeley

Erin

₹30,391 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley

Monique

₹16,037 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A room with a checkered floor, a piano, a sofa, a table, and a bench.

3. Nash Hotel

Downtown Berkeley

Joe

₹12,987 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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

4. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jasmine

₹18,111 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Nov - 29 Nov

A tall hotel with a modern design, a prominent entrance, and a view of the city skyline.

5. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Huy

₹10,447 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

6. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

15.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Mawel

₹13,291 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

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

7. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Richard

₹17,163 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern outdoor seating area with a pergola, glass railings, and a pathway leading to a covered deck.

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 4.1 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jason

₹15,829 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and a high ceiling with skylights.

9. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

15.1 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jessica

₹21,697 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

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

10. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

4 km from Downtown Berkeley

Robert

₹14,373 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Nov - 29 Nov

The exterior of the Chancellor Hotel with a green awning, a 'No Parking' sign, and a 'Restaurant & Bar' sign.

11. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

14.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jinyu

₹10,663 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

12. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

13.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Sina

₹23,254 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'PARC 55' sign, multiple floors, and a corner location with a visible street view.

13. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

15.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Elizabeth

₹16,394 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Shea

₹18,999 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a counter with a coffee station.

15. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

14.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

ninos

₹24,028 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A marble-floored hallway leading to a living area with a sofa and a fireplace.

16. Galleria Park Hotel

14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Joseph

₹16,174 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Nov - 28 Nov

A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, glass doors, and a clear sky.

17. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

30.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Scott

₹11,999 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A cozy reading nook with a stack of books, a teal sofa, and a floor lamp.

18. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

15 km from Downtown Berkeley

John

₹14,431 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden accent wall, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.

19. Hotel 32One

14.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Braelyn

₹11,859 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

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

20. Comfort Inn by the Bay

15.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Crystal

₹11,623 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Berkeley

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 669 reviews	View
Hotel Shattuck Plaza	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,404 reviews	View
Nash Hotel	2.0 star property	6.4 385 reviews	View
LUMA Hotel San Francisco	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 2,666 reviews	View
Galleria Park Hotel	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,062 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Berkeley

Find the best Downtown 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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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

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

8/10 Good

"This is a nice hotel near the airport. East access to public transit, helpful staff, clean, decent breakfast. However the WiFi and Internet was out when we checked in at the hotel and in the entire area- this meant nearby restaurants could only accept cash and TV in room didn't work. It wasn't the hotels fault but after a long day of travel it was inconvenient. Everything was dead for about 6 more hours into the late evening."