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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1. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

Downtown Berkeley

Megan

₹30,704 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley

Erica

₹20,278 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

3. Nash Hotel

Downtown Berkeley

Joe

₹13,121 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

4. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.7 km from Downtown Berkeley

Sheila

₹20,330 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications) | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

5. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Northwest Berkeley, 2.1 km from Downtown Berkeley

Myles

₹17,229 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

6. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Ramamurthy

₹17,319 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View | View from room

7. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jerardo

₹15,919 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 4.1 km from Downtown Berkeley

Joseph

₹14,549 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

9. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

6.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Velisa

₹14,525 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

15.9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Sheridan

₹15,437 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Water View | Balcony view

11. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Chelsea

₹12,352 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

12. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

19.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Kalanea

₹8,936 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

19.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Trinity

₹11,876 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley

Todd

₹22,018 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

15. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

20.4 km from Downtown Berkeley

Carol

₹14,124 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

16.6 km from Downtown Berkeley

Steven

₹13,329 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

17. Marina Village Inn

9 km from Downtown Berkeley

Chris

₹10,329 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

18. Diablo Mountain Inn - Walnut Creek

17.8 km from Downtown Berkeley

Jose Laakea

₹11,206 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

19. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley

Thorsten

₹19,911 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

20. Comfort Inn Castro Valley

24.7 km from Downtown Berkeley

BELINDA

₹10,757 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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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 DeFremery Park and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.

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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.

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"Clean and comfortable hotel tucked away in a nook of Nob Hill. Chill bar off lobby. Friendly staff. Spacious rooms and we even had a splendid view of the piers and water. Loved it!"

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Our top choices for Downtown Berkeley hotels

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

3. Nash Hotel

4. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

5. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

6. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

7. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

9. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

11. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

12. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

15. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

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

17. Marina Village Inn

18. Diablo Mountain Inn - Walnut Creek

19. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

20. Comfort Inn Castro Valley

Where to stay in Downtown Berkeley

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