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Where to stay in Northwest Berkeley

Find the best Northwest Berkeley areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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.

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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.

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A busy street with cars, a Grand Lake Theatre sign, and various shops.

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.

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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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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.

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Top Northwest Berkeley Hotel Reviews

The Pickwick Hotel

8/10 Good

"the room was vey good - bed very comfortable - staff very polite the hotel is ideal as just off Market st & powell st where the cable car starts "

Handlery Union Square Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very clean hotel with a great location right near Union Square. The good: Clean, location, friendly staff. The bad: Parking fee is expensive (use the parking garage less than a block away instead), some of the rooms are pretty small, the pool is small, and the sauna requires a reservation. The meh: rooms are "outdated" (I liked it, but some people prefer more modern fixtures), and there seems to be quirky rules for accessing certain amenities (see sauna above). Overall: If its reasonably priced compared to other hotels nearby, I think this one is a safe bet."

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"My partner and I enjoyed our stay at Hotel Nikko. Overall, it was a 4-4.5/5 star experience. The property was well maintained and the rooms were overall quite nice. The 1st floor japanese restaurant was nice- we enjoyed the small plates they offered. The hotel lobby on the first floor was nice as well. The 5th floor sauna, workout room and pool/spa area are definite highlights! A few things: the elevators can be a bit confusing to use at first (the card tapping function on the call button is unintuitive), and they can be a bit of a lengthy wait. Also, they charge a $39 daily amenity fee (tax plus fees brings it to $45/day)- so be advised this is not a budget friendly hotel by any means. In all, this was a nice place to stay in downtown SF. Would stay here again in the future should other options prover costlier."

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and had what was needed, but it got pretty warm in the room and there was some hair in the shower when we had arrived. There was only the ceiling fan but no ac unfortunately. The staff were very helpful and nice to talk to! Good breakfast places within the area and a couple liquor/grocery stores within a 5 minute walking distance. my biggest complaint was the parking options around the hotel which there was only one option that had overnight fees of 75-80$."

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

8/10 Good

"A friendly and convenient property at the edge of the financial district and walking distance to Cable Car, BART, Ferry Bldg and Muni routes. The common dining room has complimentary tea and coffee service all day. In each floor there are refillable water bottles with filtered water and amenities like razors and toothpaste Ina self serve honor system."

Frequently asked questions

What is Northwest Berkeley like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Berkeley's Northwest Berkeley neighbourhood has to offer. Are you looking for Northwest Berkeley travel tips? Make sure that you visit Donkey and Goat and Vinca minor while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's the best accommodation in Northwest Berkeley?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Aiden by Best Western Berkeley is the highest ranked property in Northwest Berkeley. This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from University of California, Berkeley, and it offers a rooftop terrace and valet parking. Other favourite options in the area include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG and Marina Inn.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Northwest Berkeley area?

Expedia has 23 hotels and other accommodation options in Northwest Berkeley to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Berkeley area.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Northwest Berkeley.

What is there to do around this Berkeley neighbourhood?

If you're looking for activities to do while you're in Northwest Berkeley, look into Donkey and Goat and Vinca minor. While you're out sightseeing in Berkeley, make sure that you visit other sights such as Takara Sake or McLaughlin Eastshore State Park.

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

Ready to get out and explore the city? North Berkeley Station is the closest metro station. If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Berkeley Station.

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Our top choices for Northwest Berkeley hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

2. Marina Inn

3. Aiden by Best Western Berkeley

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

5. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

6. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

7. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

9. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

10. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

11. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

13. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

14. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

15. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

16. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

17. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

18. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

19. Hotel VIA

20. Galleria Park Hotel

Where to stay in Northwest Berkeley

Downtown Oakland

Downtown Berkeley

Piedmont

Albany

West Oakland

Top Northwest Berkeley Hotel Reviews

The Pickwick Hotel

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