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.

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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.

South Berkeley
Came out and thought the shadows looked cool 😎

Southwest Berkeley

If you're spending some time in Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake are top sights worth seeing.

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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
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 539 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
SAR 539
SAR 610 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,995 reviews)
"The location is very nice, but paying $40 a night for parking is a rip off. The room we had was next to the elevator on the first floor and it was noisy. Hard to sleep. The cookie was a treat at check in."

Reviewed on 27 June 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
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 SAR 484 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
SAR 484
SAR 724 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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! (6,513 reviews)
"We arrived very late due to a fatal wreck on the freeway. I appreciated the safe, easy parking and check-in so we could get to our room and get some sleep before leaving for a cruise the next day. The breakfast Buffett was an added bonus! Nicely done, organized and good food. I highly ..."

Reviewed on 29 June 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza 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
The price is SAR 494 per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
SAR 494
SAR 582 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,157 reviews)
"I’d like the cleanliness of the room and good quality of the amenities. I’m enjoying my stay!"

Reviewed on 26 June 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
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)
"Cool & quirky place the size of a warehouse! Tons of baseball memorabilia and history. Dave’s a really cool dude! Highly recommend staying and something that’s completely different for a change."

Reviewed on 14 June 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 (2,750 reviews)
"By the water but the area has really gone down"

Reviewed on 21 June 2025

Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Standard Queen Room w/Ensuite Bathroom
Standard Queen Room w/Ensuite Bathroom
San Francisco
Stay at this guesthouse in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Lombard Street and Oracle Park are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (29 reviews)
Great stay for the price
"Good location, the lack of a front desk attendant was interesting but just fine. The bar attached to the hotel is really cool!"

Reviewed on 24 June 2025

Standard Queen Room w/Ensuite Bathroom
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
203
5 - Excellent 33%
4 - Good
280
4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
108
3 - Okay 17%
2 - Disappointing
19
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.