Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide

Oakland

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Stay near popular Downtown Berkeley attractions

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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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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 3.810.892 ₫ per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
3.810.892 ₫
4.485.368 ₫ total
7 Sept - 8 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
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 3.828.268 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
3.828.268 ₫
5.581.081 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,649 reviews)
"Nous avons reçu un surclassement de chambre… avec fourmis incluses! Des dizaines de fourmis partout dans la chambre. Le lendemain après-midi nous avons pu changer de chambre et tout était propre."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is 4.199.378 ₫ per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
4.199.378 ₫
4.942.459 ₫ total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (3,476 reviews)
"Emplacement parfait et près des transports en commun. Personnel très gentil. On a eu un upgrade gratuitement. Grande chambre, belle piscine. Un séjour parfait. Je recommande et j’y retournerai."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
The price is 4.470.105 ₫ per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
4.470.105 ₫
5.261.089 ₫ total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,627 reviews)
"Higher floor and city view are recommended."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel

3.5 out of 5
85 5th St San Francisco CA
The price is 2.571.949 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
2.571.949 ₫
3.022.039 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
The Pickwick Hotel
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St San Francisco CA
The price is 3.471.566 ₫ per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
3.471.566 ₫
4.085.861 ₫ total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
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Where to stay in Downtown Berkeley

Find the best Downtown Berkeley areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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

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