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 theatre scene 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.
Berkeley Repertory Theater
You can make plans for a show at Berkeley Repertory Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Jack London Square
Learn about the local history of Oakland with a stop at Jack London Square. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene 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 Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Downtown Berkeley
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Clean room, friendly staff, variety of break
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
A great View and a great value. Staff was friendly!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
The room was clean, and the staff - from check-in to housekeeping - were all super friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Fairmont San Francisco
Friendly staff & beautiful room.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
The single king room was the perfect place to recharge before our flight back home to Louisiana. It was the last night of our honeymoon and friends met us at Kaiyo for dinner which was exceptional. We can't wait to visit again!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Good service, excellent staff at the front desk. Very nice room accommodation.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 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 UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive 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.
