Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide
Oakland
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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 theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall
You can get tickets for a performance at UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall during your stay in Berkeley. Take in the acclaimed art galleries and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Herrick Hospital
If Herrick Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Berkeley.
Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation Berkeley Dwight Way
If Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation Berkeley Dwight Way is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Berkeley.
Things to do
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Top hotels in Downtown Berkeley
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
Reviewed on 3 Aug 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.
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