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

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 4.071.958 ₫ per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
4.071.958 ₫
5.874.800 ₫ total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (7,567 reviews)
"The breakfast every morning was delicious. Kind staff clean establishment"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 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 4.812.481 ₫ per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
4.812.481 ₫
5.664.122 ₫ total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
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! (3,306 reviews)
"Amazing stay, in the middle of everything."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
The price is 5.227.531 ₫ per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
5.227.531 ₫
7.360.048 ₫ total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,357 reviews)
"Great stay and felt luxury."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is 3.842.629 ₫ per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
3.842.629 ₫
4.522.733 ₫ total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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 ...
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

5 out of 5
950 Mason Street Atop Nob Hill San Francisco CA
The price is 6.567.250 ₫ per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
6.567.250 ₫
9.120.530 ₫ total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,555 reviews)
"The Fairmont Hotel is an elegant hotel with plenty of history. The Tonga Room was a real treat! The room was comfortable and the staff extremely friendly and welcoming!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Fairmont San Francisco
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 4.069.856 ₫ per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
4.069.856 ₫
4.790.017 ₫ total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,993 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay. 100% recommended."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
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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 Old Oakland while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.

A busy street with cars, a Grand Lake Theatre sign, and various shops.

Piedmont

You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.

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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, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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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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