Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide

Oakland

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A bookstore with multiple shelves filled with books and comics.
A collection of old Macintosh computers and peripherals on display.
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Stay near popular Downtown Berkeley attractions

The Art Museum Pacific Film Archive building with a modern design, located at the corner of a street with a traffic light and pedestrians nearby.

Historic Berkeley

8.8/10 (41 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Golden Gate Bay Cruise Service: sail around Alcatraz!

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

฿1,302
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self Led Exploration

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

฿501
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

฿1,592
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour

San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)

฿2,337
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

฿1,603
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Explore North Beach The Birthplace of Cool

Explore North Beach The Birthplace of Cool

฿1,309
per adult
Explore North Beach The Birthplace of Cool
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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 ฿4,016 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿4,016
per night
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,432 reviews)
"Great location."

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

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 ฿3,388 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿3,388
per night
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,722 reviews)
"Chambre bruyante mais le reste était parfait."

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

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 ฿3,003 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿3,003
per night
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 ...
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
The price is ฿5,091 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿5,091
per night
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
The price is ฿6,687 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
฿6,687
per night
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly 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! (2,544 reviews)
"Great location. Big hotel."

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

2 out of 5
1075 Sutter St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿2,712 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿2,712
per night
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and Netflix. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,005 reviews)
"Staff was almost excellent, at arrival you are sent an email with your room code ours was 6-8 digits I cant remember but it is also the code to enter the hotel after hours. I was waiting for food delivery and my phone died the lady at the front desk watched me leave the lobby take my food from the ..."

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
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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
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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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Albany

Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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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 Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.

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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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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.

Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide