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

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Great location. Great free breakfast. Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"While the staff was friendly and welcoming, my overall experience was disappointing. The room was outdated, and the carpet was noticeably dirty, which made it feel less clean than expected. The parking lot was in poor condition, not well maintained, and the parking spaces were extremely small. In ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Great stay."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
"We love this place. We stay often when visiting our daughter. Clean, convenient, heated pool, great staff. We love getting a balcony facing O'Farrell for the hustle and bustle."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"It was super clean, the staff was really kind!"
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Hilton Hotel in the Financial District is in an excellent location, with easy access to Chinatown, Downtown, and Little Italy. It's within walking distance of many great restaurants and attractions, making it a convenient place to stay and explore the city. The hotel is on the older side and is currently ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 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 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.

Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. 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.

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.


















