Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide

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Downtown Berkeley
Downtown Berkeley

Popular places to visit

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

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.

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Berkeley which includes a sunset, general coastal views and a river or creek

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.

Historic Berkeley
Berkeley Repertory Theater

Berkeley Repertory Theater

You can make plans for a show at Berkeley Repertory Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Berkeley Repertory Theater

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.

UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall

Herrick Hospital

If Herrick Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Berkeley.

Herrick Hospital

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.

Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation Berkeley Dwight Way

Things to do

2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Berkeley

2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Berkeley

฿649
per adult
2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Berkeley
Pastrami Sandwiches from Saul's

Best of North Berkeley Food Tour

฿4,444
per adult
Best of North Berkeley Food Tour
Berkeley: Guided Wine Tasting with Local Sommelière

Berkeley: Guided Wine Tasting with Local Sommelière

฿5,677
per adult
Berkeley: Guided Wine Tasting with Local Sommelière
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

฿1,719
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

฿1,233
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

฿4,509
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
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Top hotels in Downtown Berkeley

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is ฿4,284 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿4,284
฿5,042 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,365 reviews)
"This was a great choice for 2 nights in town. The staff was friendly, the hotel was clean, and it was walking distance to many of the places we needed to go."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
The price is ฿4,507 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿4,507
฿6,640 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,605 reviews)
"Breakfast was too long for service. Too much people"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is ฿3,817 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,817
฿4,492 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,539 reviews)
Still a fave
"The check in staff, housekeeping and our waiter Hourai (sp) were awesome. Hourai remembered us and our drink choices. This is our fave and only hotel"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
The price is ฿5,272 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿5,272
฿7,743 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,780 reviews)
"The view from our hotel was amazing and the location was super convenient"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

4 out of 5
999 California Street, San Francisco, CA
Fully refundable
The price is ฿4,549 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,549
฿6,585 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,070 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
Soma House

Soma House

3.5 out of 5
121 7th Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is ฿2,442 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿2,442
฿3,529 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (637 reviews)
"The staff is super friendly and helpful. Some of the rooms are going through a remodel (ie construction) at the moment of this review and I may have stayed in an older section. The room was spacious and clean. The bathroom was very small—the door hits the toilet and was a little challenging to get ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Soma House
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Berkeley

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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.

Central Berkeley
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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.

South Berkeley
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Elmwood

While visiting Elmwood, you might make a stop by sights like Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay.

Elmwood
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North Berkeley

While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.

North Berkeley
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Southwest Berkeley

While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake.

Southwest Berkeley
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Upper Telegraph

While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.

Upper Telegraph

Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide