Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide

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A swimming pool with glass walls, an exit sign, and a logo on the glass.
A bookstore with multiple shelves filled with books and comics.
A collection of old Macintosh computers and peripherals on display.
A modern building with a large mural of stylized human faces on the wall.
A modern interior with a sloped ceiling, large windows, and geometric seating.

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Top hotels in Downtown Berkeley

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

4 out of 5
2086 Allston Way Berkeley CA
The price is ฿6,337 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿6,337
฿7,300 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Berkeley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,362 reviews)
"Everything was chill bathrooms are real nice rec for people with pets"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
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 ฿5,302 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
฿5,302
฿7,602 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
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 ฿5,024 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿5,024
฿5,913 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,206 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
฿5,206
฿6,127 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,552 reviews)
"This property is outdated the pictures do not match the rooms.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

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿4,878 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,878
฿5,741 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,224 reviews)
"Good location! Close to everything!"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

3.5 out of 5
433 Powell St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿4,756 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿4,756
฿5,605 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,462 reviews)
"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

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
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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
Learn more about 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.



Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide