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Our top choices for Central Berkeley hotels

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a desk, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

1. Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western
2.5 star property
Central Berkeley
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Awesome staff great location"
United States
Salud
The price is ฿3,652
฿4,207 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4.0 star property
Downtown Berkeley, 0.8 km from Central Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,387 reviews)
"The front desk staff members are truly amazing and so very helpful. What a wonderful place to stay!"
United States
Jody
The price is ฿5,716
฿6,584 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, and a view of the outdoors.

3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG
2.5 star property
Northwest Berkeley, 1.2 km from Central Berkeley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"The breakfast in the morning is great."
United States
Vena
The price is ฿5,482
฿6,314 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG
A marina with boats, palm trees, and a building with large windows.

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
4.0 star property
Berkeley Marina, 3.2 km from Central Berkeley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (5,186 reviews)
"The view of the bay was spectacular, and the boathouse restaurant was excellent!!"
United States
Brenda
The price is ฿4,783
฿5,510 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola structure.

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
3.0 star property
3.5 km from Central Berkeley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,442 reviews)
"The room was very clean and the staff was very nice and helpful"
United States
Elianna
The price is ฿5,080
฿5,700 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

6. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
13.7 km from Central Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7,734 reviews)
"Great location, breakfast was excellent."
Canada
Richard
The price is ฿4,353
฿6,500 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
A tall hotel with a modern design, a prominent entrance, and a view of the city skyline.

7. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
4.0 star property
13.8 km from Central Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,367 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
Canada
Colby John
The price is ฿2,987
฿3,516 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature, adjacent to a bar and dining area with modern decor.

8. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
14.2 km from Central Berkeley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,365 reviews)
"Great location, helpful staff, good complimentary breakfast."
United States
MELISSA
The price is ฿6,518
฿7,671 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed. There is a view of the city through the window.

9. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
3.9 km from Central Berkeley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,806 reviews)
"Room is clean and parking is perfect! Location is wonderful!"
United States
Yuan
The price is ฿4,321
฿5,214 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
A high-rise room with a city view, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a patterned rug.

10. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
4.0 star property
14.8 km from Central Berkeley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,819 reviews)
"The breakfast was good and the hotel was clean."
United States
Dusan
The price is ฿5,265
฿6,197 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

11. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 star property
15.4 km from Central Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6,425 reviews)
"Very good location & hotel"
United States
Sebastian Pablo
The price is ฿4,233
฿4,982 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a counter with a coffee station.

12. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

LUMA Hotel San Francisco
4.0 star property
14.3 km from Central Berkeley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,636 reviews)
"Great location and comfortable beds"
United States
Heather
The price is ฿8,523
฿10,032 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
LUMA Hotel San Francisco
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

13. Comfort Inn by the Bay

Comfort Inn by the Bay
2.5 star property
15 km from Central Berkeley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,735 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and great value for the cost."
United States
Diane
The price is ฿4,118
฿4,847 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Comfort Inn by the Bay
An indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and a high ceiling with skylights.

14. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Hotel Nikko San Francisco
4.5 star property
14.7 km from Central Berkeley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,139 reviews)
"Amazing stay, exceptional staff and amenities. Will be staying with them again"
United States
Ryan
The price is ฿6,222
฿8,860 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.

15. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
14.5 km from Central Berkeley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,529 reviews)
"very nice place, we have stayed for several times."
United States
Jinyu
The price is ฿3,449
฿4,070 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
A white car parked in a modern indoor space with a circular ceiling, large windows, and potted plants.

16. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
3.0 star property
14 km from Central Berkeley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,502 reviews)
"Excellent Hotel Great location near Fisherman's Wharf Would definitely stay here again"
Australia
Angelo
The price is ฿5,649
฿7,734 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
A bar area with a curved wooden counter, bar stools, and a glass display case filled with bottles.

17. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
27.3 km from Central Berkeley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,917 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff was helpful"
United States
Lori
The price is ฿3,809
฿4,483 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
A multi-level hotel atrium with outdoor seating areas, a pool, and a central lounge.

18. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
3.5 star property
26 km from Central Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,819 reviews)
"This hotel is very clean and updated. We enjoyed the indoor pool and the breakfast was amazing. Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Tonya
The price is ฿4,624
฿5,434 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

19. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf
4.0 star property
14.1 km from Central Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,655 reviews)
"perfect location, friendly staff, great rooms and price, safe"
United States
Allyson
The price is ฿4,548
฿6,966 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of a cityscape at sunset.

20. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
4.0 star property
14.8 km from Central Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,705 reviews)
"Really great area to stay!"
United States
Janet
The price is ฿4,906
฿5,774 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
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Where to stay in Central Berkeley

Find the best Central 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.

The Art Museum Pacific Film Archive building with a modern design, located at the corner of a street with a traffic light and pedestrians nearby.

Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.

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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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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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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.

Top Central Berkeley Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

8/10 Good
"Location was great for visiting the University and being ocean front is a plus. The property was an older one but was clean and stay was peaceful."
Ricardo 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Central Berkeley?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Berkeley's Central Berkeley neighbourhood has to offer. Consider a visit to Historic Berkeley as part of your Central Berkeley travel plans.
What's the best accommodation in Central Berkeley?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western is the highest ranked property in Central Berkeley. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from University of California, Berkeley, and it offers free breakfast and free parking.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Central Berkeley area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Berkeley, choose from one of Expedia's 13 hotels and other accommodation options in Central Berkeley.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central Berkeley, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Central Berkeley.
What is there to do around this Berkeley neighbourhood?
Historic Berkeley is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Central Berkeley. While you're out sightseeing in Berkeley, make sure that you visit other sights such as Berkeley Community Theater or Robert Lowie Museum of Anthropology.