Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Downtown Berkeley
Popular places to visit
Historic Berkeley
Find out about the history of Berkeley with a stop at Historic Berkeley. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Berkeley Repertory Theater
You can make plans for a show at Berkeley Repertory Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Discover works by Rubens, Pollock and Warhol and watch movies by international filmmakers at this museum of the University of California.
UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall
You can get tickets for a performance at UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall during your stay in Berkeley. Take in the acclaimed theatre scene and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Berkeley Community Theater
You can make plans for a show at Berkeley Community Theater on your trip to Berkeley. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.
Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation Berkeley Dwight Way
If Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation Berkeley Dwight Way is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Berkeley.
Things to do
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco: PIER 39 Flyer, 7D Ride, & Laser Maze Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown Berkeley
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Location was great! Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
A guy named I believe Quinn helped me download the app for Waymo great people skills. I did find it overpriced. The third night they tripled the price.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Facilities were good and service was as I'd expect from a Hyatt Regency.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Staff very friendly and helpful!
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
Nice location,beautiful neighborhood.Nice and artistic spaces.Very polite and capable staff
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Clean room, nice accommodations. Close to airport and they had shuttle service, however, it ran every 45 minutes so we took an Uber instead from the airport.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Berkeley
Central Berkeley
Central Berkeley might not have many top sights, but Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Repertory Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Elmwood
While visiting Elmwood, you might make a stop by sights like Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay.
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
Southwest Berkeley
While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Historic Berkeley are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide
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