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Our top choices for Downtown Berkeley hotels

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4.0 star property
Downtown Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1088)
"Wonderful, will stay here again."
United States
Jennifer
Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley
4.0 star property
Downtown Berkeley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (536)
"The attendants at breakfast were excellent."
United States
William
The price is NZ$326
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

Nash Hotel

Nash Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Berkeley
6.6 out of 10, (311)
"Room was in good condition. Definitely get a private bathroom. Conveniently close to downtown Berkeley. "
United States
Matthew
The price is NZ$236
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Nash Hotel

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
14.3 km from Downtown Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7224)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Isaiah
The price is NZ$289
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
4.0 star property
14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2162)
"Great hotel "
United States
Tanya
The price is NZ$237
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
4.0 star property
14 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2819)
"Clean room, friendly staff and good location"
United States
Jose Eduardo
The price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
14.6 km from Downtown Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3843)
"Excellent stay and great location! "
United States
CHRISTINE
The price is NZ$328
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 star property
15.8 km from Downtown Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (5022)
"Rooms were great, staff was great, location was great. "
United States
Jonathan
The price is NZ$242
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
14.9 km from Downtown Berkeley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3093)
"Great hotel, great location, super friendly all staff "
Mexico
Claudia
The price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
4.0 star property
14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2340)
"Great decor and really great location"
United States
Jose
The price is NZ$332
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 star property
15 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2799)
"Clean hotel, great location, kind staff! "
United States
Felix
The price is NZ$258
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Handlery Union Square Hotel

King George Hotel

King George Hotel
3.0 star property
15.1 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2101)
"Great place!"
United States
Troy
The price is NZ$198
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
King George Hotel

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
3.0 star property
14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2231)
"Great front desk staff. Travel desk also super helpful "
United States
Elizabeth
The price is NZ$274
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
4.0 star property
Berkeley Marina, 4 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (4005)
"It was a great stay "
United States
Yagnesh
The price is NZ$223
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill
3.0 star property
20.4 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1117)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Luis
The price is NZ$199
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco

Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco
4.0 star property
14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1478)
"Not so special but nice place to stay "
United States
Claire
The price is NZ$345
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Hotel Nikko San Francisco
4.5 star property
15.2 km from Downtown Berkeley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2659)
"Great service, great location, great hotel. "
United States
Laura
The price is NZ$388
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Nikko San Francisco

InterContinental San Francisco by IHG

InterContinental San Francisco by IHG
4.0 star property
15.1 km from Downtown Berkeley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1036)
"Great stay as always "
United States
JoAnn
The price is NZ$389
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
InterContinental San Francisco by IHG

The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport
4.0 star property
30.4 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2029)
"Comfortable room, welcome glass of wine, easy shuttle to and from airport, friendly staff."
United States
Carole
The price is NZ$255
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
The Westin San Francisco Airport

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
14.3 km from Downtown Berkeley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1626)
"Great location, service, and rooms!"
United States
Joyce
The price is NZ$296
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
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Our guide on 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.

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.

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.

North Berkeley

While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.

Rockridge

Be sure to check out the restaurants and shopping while you're strolling through Rockridge, and hop on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the surrounding area.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Berkeley like?
Downtown Berkeley is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Make sure that you visit Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive as part of your Downtown Berkeley travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Berkeley?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley is the highest ranked property in Downtown Berkeley. This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from University of California, Berkeley, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Another top choice in the area is Hotel Shattuck Plaza.
How many hotels will I be able to find in the Downtown Berkeley area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Berkeley, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 41 Downtown Berkeley hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Berkeley, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Downtown Berkeley.
What is there to do in this Berkeley neighbourhood?
You can catch a show at UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, Berkeley Community Theater and Berkeley Repertory Theater while in Downtown Berkeley. Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Berkeley include Habitot Children's Museum, Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life and Robert Lowie Museum of Anthropology. While you're out sightseeing in Berkeley, make sure that you visit other sights such as Spieker Pool or Hellman Tennis Center.
How can I get around Downtown Berkeley and the greater Berkeley area?
Ready to get out and explore the city? Downtown Berkeley Station is the closest metro station.

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