Berkeley, CA

Travel Guide

Berkeley featuring a city, a river or creek and a high rise building
Greek Theater
Greek Theater showing theater scenes
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive which includes interior views
Berkeley showing a river or creek, a sunset and general coastal views

Where to stay in Berkeley

Berkeley showing a river or creek, a sunset and general coastal views

Downtown Berkeley

4/5(147 area reviews)

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. 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.

Downtown Berkeley
Gourmet Ghetto

North Berkeley

4/5(14 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in North Berkeley, Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents are top sights worth seeing.

North Berkeley
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Albany

The seaside views and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Albany. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are a few top sights nearby.

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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.

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Central Berkeley

3.5/5(58 area reviews)

When in Central Berkeley, you can plan a visit to Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Repertory Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Central Berkeley
A walk through my local hood. You don't have to go back east for #shadesofautumn you can find it here in #northerncalifornia in late November. 

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#homeiswheretheheartis
#californiacaptures #outdoors #getoutside #walking 
#trees
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Berkeley Hills

5/5(2 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in Berkeley Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tilden Regional Park and Indian Rock Park.

Berkeley Hills
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
4 out of 5
200 Marina Blvd, Berkeley, CA
The price is SAR 485 per night from Jun 12 to Jun 13
SAR 485
SAR 549 total
12 Jun - 13 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Berkeley. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,936 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 7 June 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
The price is SAR 709 per night from Jun 13 to Jun 14
SAR 709
SAR 1,007 total
13 Jun - 14 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,692 reviews)
"Great property in a good location"

Reviewed on 7 June 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 469 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
SAR 469
SAR 706 total
15 Jun - 16 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,442 reviews)
"Location was excellent. Service was great. Superior King was a nice size and the sofa was a welcome treat. A/C system is strange as a wall control makes it work but system is on floor. System doesn't allow for levers to be directed so the air blew right over us which was uncomfortable. Floor of room ..."

Reviewed on 7 June 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Charming baseball themed 2-story building with cable TV, wi-fi & stereo system.
Charming baseball themed 2-story building with cable TV, wi-fi & stereo system.
Berkeley
Stay at this vacation home in Berkeley. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Jack London Square and Greek Theater are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Such a wonderful stay. It was very lovely and the space was very nice. Dave was the best host."

Reviewed on 17 May 2025

Charming baseball themed 2-story building with cable TV, wi-fi & stereo system.
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
400 Park St, Alameda, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Alameda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (2,735 reviews)
"Very friendly they help you if you need something thank you so much"

Reviewed on 1 June 2025

Coral Reef Inn & Suites
BRAND NEW - ENTIRE FLOOR w/ OCEAN Beach View and PARKING!
BRAND NEW - ENTIRE FLOOR w/ OCEAN Beach View and PARKING!
San Francisco
Stay at this apartment in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Golden Gate Park and Golden Gate Bridge are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
Relaxing
"I needed a place to stay while my husband was in the hospital recovering from major spine surgery. I wanted some place quite so i could relax and unwind after being at the hospital all day. When you walk in you are greeted with the most breathtaking view. All windows face the water and on a clear ..."

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

BRAND NEW - ENTIRE FLOOR w/ OCEAN Beach View and PARKING!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Berkeley

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 33%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 17%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 2%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Food options are awesome

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

No elevator!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

University is great for walking, close to downtown, close to San Francisco and Oakland attractions

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Berkeley is a sweet town, full of brown-shingled homes, flowers, techies and graduate students.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Berkeley is great. Everything within walking distance. Vary safe, and the university is only blocks away.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

BART from SFO to Hotel Shattuck could not have been more convenient. It takes time, but it's easy.