Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 Repertory Theater
You can make plans for a show at Berkeley Repertory Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Downtown Berkeley
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
I enjoyed my stay — the hotel had a welcoming atmosphere and the amenities were nice. The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. The only thing that stood out was that it wasn’t quite as clean as I expected (a bit of dust and a few missed spots). Other than that, it was a good experience, ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Shuttle was on time
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Love stay at this property when visiting San Francisco. Francisco is extremely close to all tourist attractions in Union Square clean customer service will return.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
Nice views!
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
I can't speak to whether it's healthy or not, but plentiful and plenty of options and it was nice to have an included breakfast. Not typical in US hotels
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Friendly and accommodating staff
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Berkeley
Central Berkeley
Central Berkeley might not have many top sights, but Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Repertory Theater are two attractions nearby that you can 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.
Elmwood
While visiting Elmwood, you might make a stop by sights like Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay.
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
Southwest Berkeley
While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Historic Berkeley are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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- Berkeley Repertory Theater
- Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life
- Golden Gate Park
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Oracle Park
- Chase Center
- Moscone Convention Center
- San Francisco Bay
- Alcatraz Island
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Jack London Square
- Lombard Street
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- University of San Francisco
- Ocean Beach
- Embarcadero Center
