Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A swimming pool with glass walls, an exit sign, and a logo on the glass.
A bookstore with multiple shelves filled with books and comics.
A collection of old Macintosh computers and peripherals on display.
A modern building with a large mural of stylized human faces on the wall.
A modern interior with a sloped ceiling, large windows, and geometric seating.

Stay near popular Downtown Berkeley attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Downtown Berkeley Hotel Deals

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 NZ$379 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$379
13 July - 14 July
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! (7,508 reviews)
"The location and the breakfast were good, but the way that the hotel is divided in two buildings is very inconvenient. If you are on the side where the lobby is you are good, but on the other side there is no ramp to access the building. That was very inconvenient when we had to drag our four big ..."

Reviewed on 4 July 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 NZ$378 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$378
5 July - 6 July
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! (3,259 reviews)
"Easy parking. Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean rooms and lobby. Perfectly central to food, pubs, transportation. Would book again when in SF."

Reviewed on 3 July 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 NZ$491 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$491
12 July - 13 July
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! (2,329 reviews)
"Expedia is deceiving website to book. It showed us the breakfast is included with the package while booking rooms and after booking it did not show breakfast as an option with the booking. We did not realize until check-in at the concierge and the front desk said Expedia did not include it. There ..."

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
425 North Point San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$374 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$374
12 July - 13 July
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 restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,006 reviews)
"The hotel is very chic, modern, and in a great location. The staff was very helpful and welcoming. A great location for a couple get away. I would come again"

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$314 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$314
8 July - 9 July
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! (5,939 reviews)
"TV was offline"

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$282 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$282
5 July - 6 July
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,283 reviews)
"It was great"

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
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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 Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.

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.

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.

North Berkeley

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



Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide

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