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

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Downtown Berkeley

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Enjoyed the stay breakfast was excellent loved it. Great variety. Hotel was great location. Staff helpful..love our stay. Wished they would have a dinner in hotel instead of just snacks. We showed up after a day out touring and hungry didnt really want to go out to eat chilli night.. but had too ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Older hotel but very clean and staff were great! The patio doors were "amazing " for keeping the street noise down."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Great stay and felt luxury."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Staff was friendly clean room, parking you have to pay that hidden fee"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Fairmont San Francisco
"The toilet in the room kept running all night"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Pool closes at 9pm, no roof top access after that. Would have enjoyed sitting outside on the rooftop. No microwave in the room. Room was clean and very comfortable."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
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.

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.

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.

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.



















