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 ![Unless you're on one of the aquatic teams, all you can do here is admire it. Speiker complex across the street has a great pool for adults-only lap swim, and day passes for general public available. #BVSBlue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8059/baa2ee0d-01ba-4941-aef3-3a09f29f31a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Unless you're on one of the aquatic teams, all you can do here is admire it. Speiker complex across the street has a great pool for adults-only lap swim, and day passes for general public available. #BVSBlue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8059/baa2ee0d-01ba-4941-aef3-3a09f29f31a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![FantasticComics](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8059/10779344-4c0d-4bfb-805d-6db7b49d3f91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Museum display at the M.A.C. repair store!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8059/5ffa31c4-d851-4a9d-a0ba-b819951d269f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive showing interior views and art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069443/e32f6e1a-6032-425d-b6fc-a6ad464fa2f0.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 ![Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive which includes interior views](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) ![Berkeley kite fest](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) #### UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall You can get tickets for a performance at UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall during your stay in Berkeley. Take in the acclaimed theatre scene and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/UC-Theatre-Taube-Family-Music-Hall-Downtown-Berkeley.d553248633894912029.Attraction) #### Berkeley Repertory Theater You can make plans for a show at Berkeley Repertory Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Berkeley-Repertory-Theater-Downtown-Berkeley.d6063231.Attraction) #### Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation Berkeley Dwight Way If Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation Berkeley Dwight Way is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Berkeley. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sutter-East-Bay-Medical-Foundation-Berkeley-Dwight-Way-Downtown-Berkeley.d624550231327707136.Attraction) #### Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life during your trip to Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Magnes-Collection-Of-Jewish-Art-Life-Downtown-Berkeley.d553248621558560601.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) #### San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours) £43 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-city-lights-cruise-2-hours.a219776.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 £28 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-skip-the-line-1-hour-bay-cruise-by-boat.a4863979.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 £67 per adult **78%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-night-tour.a277363.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 £74 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-grand-city-tour-am-aquarium-of-the-bay.a813809.activity-details) ![San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self Led Exploration](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50282348/47612627-0e80-457f-84a2-9639f755e8f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration £10 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-franciscos-grace-cathedral-self-led-exploration.a50282348.activity-details) ![Alcatraz Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49946893/3013624f-a057-4a16-b3b1-00015e31dcea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ultimate San Francisco Tour Pass with All Major Sites Package £93 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ultimate-san-francisco-tour-pass-with-all-major-sites-package.a49946893.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/1000000/20000/10600/10538/9ba9bb1f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG 1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA £106 16 Feb - 17 Feb 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (5,234 reviews) We arrived early and was able to get an early check in. Checkout was a breeze. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=10538&PinnedHotelID=10538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969812) ![Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24700/24625/6fb55356_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf 2500 Mason St San Francisco CA £136 10 Feb - 11 Feb 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (7,302 reviews) Clean, friendly staff, great breakfast. Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=24625&PinnedHotelID=24625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969812) ![Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31420000/31419900/31419890/fc76649d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown 701 3rd St San Francisco CA £155 13 Feb - 14 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,982 reviews) Rumor's clean and comfortable. This part of SF is desamp without much homelessness Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=31419890&PinnedHotelID=31419890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969812) ![Hilton San Francisco Financial District](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4400/4302/77af977e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton San Francisco Financial District 750 Kearny St San Francisco CA £106 16 Feb - 17 Feb 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,372 reviews) there should be a welcome drinks. water so expensive .the time we arrived at the hotel we are really so thirsty buy anyway ,its business anyway Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=4302&PinnedHotelID=4302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969812) ![Comfort Inn by the Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6000/5984/d439a184_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort Inn by the Bay 2775 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA £89 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,303 reviews) For my first time visiting San Francisco, this place was the best! My view was beautiful, the room was great, and everyone here was very helpful. I’m very grateful for Jonathan and everyone there helping us. The food options around us were great as well! Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=5984&PinnedHotelID=5984&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969812) ![Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/913000/912982/5ee1ba27_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco 424 Clay St San Francisco CA £100 16 Feb - 17 Feb 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,950 reviews) Large spot on floor, wall dirty or scuffed up, very far from elevator for being an accessible room. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=912982&PinnedHotelID=912982&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248633938969812) [See all 4,872 properties in Downtown Berkeley](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%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. 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[](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) ![Telegraph Avenue](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) ![Gourmet Ghetto](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) ![Cruising ](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) ![Telegraph Avenue](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 Chabad of the East Bay 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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