Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Downtown Berkeley
Popular places to visit
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive during your travels in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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.
Jack London Square
Learn about the local history of Oakland with a stop at Jack London Square. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
University of California, Berkeley
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of California, Berkeley during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Oakland Zoo
Why not meet the animals who live at Oakland Zoo during your travels in Oakland? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Downtown Berkeley
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Beds were comfortable. I slept well. Staff were excellent. Restaurant misses the mark. Food is fine, dining area is very cafeteria like.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Great hotel, friendly staff, clean and tidy, in a great location, would recommend to anyone and would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The breakfast was great, especially when staying with children. Pool was good, even for the cold month of April.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Decent coffee and baked goods at breakfast. For some reason, my room wasn't cleaned unless I asked specifically.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Good staff at breakfast and it was a well located place that felt high quality
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
The food, the rooms, the views everything about this hotel is fantastic
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Berkeley
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.
Central Berkeley
Central Berkeley might not have many top sights, but Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Chabad of the East Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.
