Title: Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide: Best of Downtown Berkeley, Oakland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downtown Berkeley](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Berkeley-Oakland-Hotels.0-n553248633938969812-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Oakland](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Oakland.d601762.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Oakland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Oakland.d601762.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown Berkeley Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown-Berkeley.d553248633938969812.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Berkeley Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Berkeley.d553248633938969812.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide ## Oakland ![Downtown Berkeley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8059/baa2ee0d-01ba-4941-aef3-3a09f29f31a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown Berkeley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8059/10779344-4c0d-4bfb-805d-6db7b49d3f91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown Berkeley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8059/5ffa31c4-d851-4a9d-a0ba-b819951d269f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown Berkeley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069443/e32f6e1a-6032-425d-b6fc-a6ad464fa2f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown Berkeley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069443/a754bb70-32c4-4f56-b35a-899ec6e67ad9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown Berkeley Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Oakland travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Oakland.dx601762) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Historic Berkeley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8059/b11ba0cb-96b0-41ce-a4c1-9ca06ced3fac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Historic Berkeley Find out about the history of Berkeley with a stop at Historic Berkeley. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Historic-Berkeley-Downtown-Berkeley.d6335740.Attraction) ![Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069443/a754bb70-32c4-4f56-b35a-899ec6e67ad9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive Discover works by Rubens, Pollock and Warhol and watch movies by international filmmakers at this museum of the University of California. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Berkeley-Art-Museum-And-Pacific-Film-Archive-Oakland.d6069443.Attraction) ![Jack London Square](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063235/91e61326-ba76-4eed-b745-a225a7a20141.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jack London Square 4/5(2 reviews) Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jack-London-Square-Jack-London-District.d6063235.Attraction) ![University of California, Berkeley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8059/baa2ee0d-01ba-4941-aef3-3a09f29f31a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of California, Berkeley 4/5(18 reviews) Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of California, Berkeley during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-California-Oakland.d6069427.Attraction) ![Oakland Zoo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6228338/0d282d93-2863-4eb1-be4c-43188955b0e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oakland Zoo Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oakland-Zoo-Sequoyah.d6228338.Attraction) ![Greek Theater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069433/d865293f-7a69-4a82-bda2-bfd28720a377.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Greek Theater You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Greek-Theater-Oakland.d6069433.Attraction) ### Things to do ![San Francisco City Lights Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219776/95f2a2ad-387b-435e-99b1-49a9d049006c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### California Sunset Cruise (2-hours) £43 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/california-sunset-cruise-2-hours.a219776.activity-details) ![Golden Gate Bridge at night](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/277363/5cadfa3b-d4bb-4821-ac3a-897e2521df02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco Night Tour £40 per adult **78%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-night-tour.a277363.activity-details) ![Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219782/8d7a50b5-ebf0-4765-9a8b-20679466b95b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes) £36 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-bridge-to-bridge-cruise-90-minutes.a219782.activity-details) ![Picture 3 for Activity San Francisco: RocketBoat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50591609/8b34d0cc-21a8-45e6-b87a-c9467634b603.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco RocketBoat High-Speed Bay Adventure £27 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-rocketboat-high-speed-bay-adventure.a50591609.activity-details) ![San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4863979/a8294161-1de3-4891-a9a5-067c4f483917.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat £26 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-skip-the-line-1-hour-bay-cruise-by-boat.a4863979.activity-details) ![Aquarium of the Bay, Moon Jellies and Boy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/813809/20d692f5-641e-45a6-9e02-69ad04778568.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco Grand City Tour AM & Aquarium of the Bay £75 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-grand-city-tour-am-aquarium-of-the-bay.a813809.activity-details) [See all activities in Oakland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Oakland.d601762.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Downtown Berkeley ![Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10538/5971a3e7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG 1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA £116 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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! (5,451 reviews) Very nice location and condition was great Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=10538&PinnedHotelID=10538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969812) ![Handlery Union Square Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6700/6666/4fd95a3a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Handlery Union Square Hotel 351 Geary St San Francisco CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £132 9 Apr - 10 Apr 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! (2,939 reviews) The hotel was a clean but unfortunately when I arrived I didn’t know that parking was an extra charge per day. And if you want to self park it’s half a block away. We had to switch room through the night due to the ac going out, other people we’re having a similar problem so it took them a bit to ... Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=6666&PinnedHotelID=6666&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969812) ![Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24700/24625/75f20517_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf 2500 Mason St San Francisco CA £154 27 Apr - 28 Apr 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! (7,360 reviews) The hotel itself was fine, no complaints and no rave review factors. But the front door bellman / host Prince really made the difference for my stay. So welcoming and friendly, knew where everything was, knew who to ask for what at any time of the day, was accommodating even when I arrived at the ... Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F04%2F2026&endDate=28%2F04%2F2026&selected=24625&PinnedHotelID=24625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969812) ![YOTEL San Francisco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19520000/19510300/19510249/9a7fa76b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### YOTEL San Francisco 1095 Market St San Francisco CA £102 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews) Clean. Spacious. Understanding. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=19510249&PinnedHotelID=19510249&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969812) ![Hilton San Francisco Financial District](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4400/4302/96ca1121_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton San Francisco Financial District 750 Kearny St San Francisco CA £103 10 Apr - 11 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,545 reviews) Too expensive for what is offered Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=4302&PinnedHotelID=4302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969812) ![Hotel Julian](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100370000/100366800/100366713/32a804cb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Julian 940 Sutter Street San Francisco CA £90 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Oracle Park are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (686 reviews) False advertising - that’s not a breakfast. Also bar is “closed for the season”?? Not sure what season would be appropriate but SF seemed incredibly busy. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=100366713&PinnedHotelID=100366713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969812) [See all 4,848 properties in Downtown Berkeley](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248633938969812) 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. ## Check Downtown Berkeley hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633938969812&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633938969812&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633938969812&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633938969812&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633938969812&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248633938969812&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Berkeley ![South Berkeley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338638/b9b79b37-5ce8-4d00-8091-24acac27b30a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oakland-South-Berkeley.dx553248635976470959) ![The Panorama from Berkeley Hills on Golden Gate Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976476256/976c53ee-b1a5-48e7-8042-c63ec4db3470.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Central Berkeley Central Berkeley might not have many top sights, but Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oakland-Central-Berkeley.dx553248635976476256) ![Elmwood](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338638/b9b79b37-5ce8-4d00-8091-24acac27b30a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Elmwood While visiting Elmwood, you might make a stop by sights like Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oakland-Elmwood.dx553248635976470786) ![North Berkeley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6172108/6b14a33f-8d0e-464b-b635-8ba4028c2e94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North Berkeley While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oakland-North-Berkeley.dx553248635976471834) ![Southwest Berkeley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3132/c80a8a51-3245-4781-86da-7098ba3541fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Southwest Berkeley While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oakland-Southwest-Berkeley.dx553248635976474045) ![Upper Telegraph](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338638/b9b79b37-5ce8-4d00-8091-24acac27b30a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Upper Telegraph While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Historic Berkeley are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oakland-Upper-Telegraph.dx553248635976473464) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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