Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide
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Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran
Our pick of the best Downtown Berkeley Hotel Deals

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
"The hotel was fine. It needs updating and a deep cleaning. Furniture and carpets need changing. I had a minor leak in the bathroom and called 4 times but it was not fixed during my whole stay. The restaurant was good but seemed understaffed. There was one (very nice) person serving as waitress in ..."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Yes sure everything was clean but the whole hotel is like a maze everything looks the same it’s uncanny. They require you to use a key card to get to the rooms like an apartment building and it doesn’t work very well at all. The toilet wasn’t even attached to the ground… it was rocking back and forth…. ..."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
"This hotel appears much nicer in photos than reality. The rooms are dark and overdue for a refresh. The location is phenomenal and the staff was friendly. It was a fine place for 2 nights where we spent the majority of our time out exploring the city, but if you have a trip planned where you need ..."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Breakfast very good. Staff was friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
"I stayed for one night and the room was exceptionally clean, quiet, and cozy. This is my 3rd stay here and look forward to returning for future stays on my trips to the Bay area. The location is ideal to BART with a lot of good restaurants close by."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in 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.

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.

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.

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.

San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center are top sights worth seeing.
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