Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Berkeley
Stay near popular Downtown Berkeley attractions
Things to do

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)

San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown Berkeley

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
"Everything was chill bathrooms are real nice rec for people with pets"
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Handlery Union Square Hotel
"This property is outdated the pictures do not match the rooms. Staff was nice and friendly. But the overall hotel was not worth the price"
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Good location! Close to everything!"
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
"The Chancellor Hotel has a great location on the Powell Street cable car line, half a block from Union Square and four blocks from Market Street. It's an old hotel, built 100 years ago, so the hallways are irregular and the elevator seems ancient. But everything works. The hotel doesn't serve breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026
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Where to stay in 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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




















