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Where to stay in Downtown Berkeley

Find the best Downtown Berkeley areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about 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 Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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West Oakland

While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like DeFremery Park and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.

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Top Downtown Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

8/10 Good

"The hotel was clean and in a great location. IMy only disappointment was the time of breakfast . The breakfast starts at 6:30. We had early tours and an early flight. So we only had breakfast one of the days we were there. Suggest having to go options."

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

4/10 Poor

"I stayed at this hotel for 7 days and, unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. I travel frequently for both business and leisure and often choose Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express properties because they are usually reliable. This stay, however, fell well below my expectations. The most concerning issue was cleanliness and safety. On one occasion, a piece of glass fell from the sink area when I moved my hairdryer. It landed near my foot and, fortunately, did not cause an injury, but it was sharp enough that someone could have easily been hurt, especially in a bathroom where guests are often barefoot. The following day, I found another piece of glass hidden inside a folded towel. I didn’t notice it until I cut my finger while using the towel. Finding glass in a supposedly clean towel was extremely alarming. There were also several housekeeping issues throughout my stay. For three consecutive days, the bathroom floor mat was placed on a bench next to our clean belongings and seating area, which seemed unhygienic and unnecessary. Additionally, one afternoon I returned from work hoping to rest before a scheduled conference call, only to find that my room had not yet been serviced. Housekeeping informed me I would need to leave the room for cleaning, but I was already on a work call. While the staff member ultimately accommodated the situation, it was still frustrating. To make matters worse, when I first checked into the room late at night after a heavily delayed"

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Berkeley like?

Downtown Berkeley is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Make sure that you visit Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Repertory Theater as part of your Downtown Berkeley travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Berkeley?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley is the highest ranked property in Downtown Berkeley. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from University of California, Berkeley, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Hotel Shattuck Plaza and Nash Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the Downtown Berkeley area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Berkeley, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 26 Downtown Berkeley hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Berkeley, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Downtown Berkeley.

What is there to do in this Berkeley neighbourhood?

You can catch a show at Berkeley Repertory Theater, UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Berkeley Community Theater while in Downtown Berkeley. Historic Berkeley and Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Berkeley include Habitot Children's Museum, The Marsh Arts Center and Robert Lowie Museum of Anthropology. While you're out sightseeing in Berkeley, make sure that you visit other sights such as Spieker Pool or Hellman Tennis Center.

How can I get around Downtown Berkeley and the greater Berkeley area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? Downtown Berkeley Station is the closest metro station.

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Nash Hotel

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Hotel Aura SFO

Hilton Concord

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Sonesta Select San Ramon

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

Marin Lodge

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

The Evergreen

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Hotel Garrett

Where to stay in Downtown Berkeley

Downtown Oakland

Piedmont

Albany

South Berkeley

West Oakland

Top Downtown Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

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