Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Downtown Berkeley
Popular places to visit
Historic Berkeley
Find out about the history of Berkeley with a stop at Historic Berkeley. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Discover works by Rubens, Pollock and Warhol and watch movies by international filmmakers at this museum of the University of California.
Jack London Square
Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here.
University of California, Berkeley
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of California, Berkeley during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Downtown Berkeley
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Clean rooms"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The hotel and the staff were great"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Beautiful hotel, classy with great rooms and amenities."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"Clean rooms great view"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"Great hotel, extremely helpful staff. I would love to come back again."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"We took the trip to San Francisco for my birthday weekend. The room was clean but smelled musty. The bathroom definitely needs to be cleaned around the flooring. We had a mishap (very unfortunate) almost as soon as we arrived. A person was in the lobby committing Lewd and lascivious behavior. Security ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Berkeley
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
