Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Berkeley
Stay near popular Downtown Berkeley attractions
Things to do

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
Top hotels in Downtown Berkeley

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Liked the parking garage, the sparkling pool with view of the city, the comfortable beds, the view from the 21st floor room, the helpful staff and the location with walking distance to a cable car and to Polk Street with shops and restaurants."
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The stay at Rui was"
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"No complaints"
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"Great hotel !! I would stay again"
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
"The staff here was amazing. Went way beyond to help us out"
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
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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 Old Oakland 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.

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.

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.



















