Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide
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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.
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 Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Downtown Berkeley
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Easily accessible and I liked having the bar/restaurant in the lobby
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Nice Property at an excellent location. Good restaurants around. Hotel staff is humble and helpful. Great Breakfast too. Super clean rooms
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 — A Truly Magical Stay! I can’t say enough wonderful things about this beautiful hotel. From the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional—warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Every staff member went above and beyond to make our stay feel special. But what absolutely stole ...
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Staff was courteous
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Breakfast was not included in our stay. So we didn’t go down for that. $14/person was too costly for us.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Yes
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Berkeley
Central Berkeley
Central Berkeley might not have many top sights, but Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall 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 Chabad of the East Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide
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- Berkeley Repertory Theater
- Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Golden Gate Park
- Pier 39
- Moscone Convention Center
- San Francisco Bay
- Oracle Park
- Chase Center
- Lombard Street
- Jack London Square
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Alcatraz Island
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- University of San Francisco
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Palace of Fine Arts
