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Our top choices for Berkeley hostels

Lobby sitting area

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (416 reviews)
"Clean room good staff and location is also good"
United States
JOHAN JOHN
The price is £69
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Lobby

Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel
1.5 star property
Union Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"We need tables in each room to improve your hotel to another level. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Excellent service "
United States
Bernadette
The price is £63
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Orange Village Hostel
Interior

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (350 reviews)
"Great location with breakfast and parking. Can’t go wrong."
United States
Jennifer
The price is £86
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
Lobby

Bposhtels San Francisco

Bposhtels San Francisco
2.0 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5 reviews)
"This was a bad stay. The Found staff onsite was awful! Tho not bPoshtels hire, the latter is housed in the Found hotel. I travel, but maintain an address in SF for business. It is on my ID. I arrived to check-in exhausted, hoping for a pleasant 1-night stay at a relatively new spot. I pre-payed. I was met by a sour young woman who proclaimed I could NOT stay there because I was a "local" - I shouldn't even have had to explain. She refused to check me in, made me sit in the lobby 20 min, called a...
United States
Tamara
The price is £40
includes taxes & fees
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Bposhtels San Francisco
Full-sized fridge, microwave, toaster

Chapter San Francisco

Chapter San Francisco
2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (420 reviews)
"Very clean "
United States
Regina
The price is £61
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Chapter San Francisco
Lobby

Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (229 reviews)
"Good Location . Near unio square"
United Kingdom
PONRAJ
The price is £59
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Amsterdam Hostel
Front of property

European Hostel

European Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
5.4 out of 10, (686 reviews)
"2nd time here! you really cannot beat the price, i love this place. thin blankets but nice bathrooms, clean rooms and really flexible with check in and check out. friendly staff; gave me extra blanket and towels when i mentioned how cold i was lol. decent area and lots of parking garages nearby! i’d recommend. "
United States
Naima
The price is £49
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
European Hostel
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Top Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

10/10 Excellent
"Awesome "
Kenneth 3-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Find out more about Berkeley

Berkeley Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,110
Accommodation
12 Hostels
Lowest Price
£40
Highest Price
£86

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Berkeley?
Our travellers like these places to stay in the surrounding area, and they may offer reasonable prices: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina - 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from the heart of Berkeley. Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of California St & Larkin St Stop. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a lift at this hotel. Claremont Resort & Club - 1.9 mi (3 km) from the heart of Berkeley. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a restaurant at this motel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Berkeley?
Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here are some stats about the local climate: The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Berkeley is 465 mm.
What is there to see and do in Berkeley?
Overall, Berkeley is known for its university setting, sports and restaurants. Major attractions include Pier 39, Alcatraz Island and Oracle Park. Get out into nature with places such as San Francisco Bay, University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley and Tilden Regional Park. Cultural attractions include UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, Greek Theater and Berkeley Repertory Theater.
What's the best way to get to and around Berkeley while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Berkeley on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.), 11.5 mi (18.5 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field), located 14.2 mi (22.8 km) away. Once you've arrived, you might want to use public transport to get around. You can access metro transport at Downtown Berkeley Station, North Berkeley Station and Ashby Station. If you're looking to check out more of the surrounding area, make your way to Berkeley Station to take a train.

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