Southwest Berkeley Travel Guide
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Visit Southwest Berkeley
Stay near popular Southwest 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 Southwest Berkeley
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Great 8 day stay The restaurant had great food and drinks right on premise. Fridge went bad and they were 20 minutes switching out. Thankful it made an awesome stay. Staff was exceptional. Stress free stay Thank You IHG"
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
"The location was great, and the hotel itself is small, charming, and cute. The only reason I gave it 3 stars is because there was a noticeable urine smell in the bedroom. There was also no air conditioning, and unfortunately, the fan wasn’t working, which made the room uncomfortable."
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
"The room was fine, but there was no fridge. The breakfast was disappointing and very expensive for what it was. The check in process was confusing and they were obviously understaffed with the demand the weekend we stayed."
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026
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Where to stay in Southwest Berkeley
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
