Central Berkeley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Berkeley
Activities
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
#1 San Francisco Pub Crawl & Clubbing Experience
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
Our pick of the best Central Berkeley Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Great location."
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The hotel is wonderful. I would highly recommend. My only issues were with the tub not being clean and the shower head could be improved."
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Great location. Big hotel."
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
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Our guide on where to stay in Central 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.
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
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.
