Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Berkeley
Stay near popular Downtown Berkeley attractions
Things to do

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise International Narration

San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise

SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
Top hotels in Downtown Berkeley

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Clean room, breakfast"
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Clean room, amazing friendly staff, nice amenities, beautiful view from our balcony! 10/10 stay"
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Room was very clean"
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"There was a spider in my room when I checked in. My room was a bit small. Other than that it was a pleasant stay."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Fantastic accomodation. I couldn't recommend it more. It had everything we needed. The bed was so comfortable, breakfast great, staff so helpful. It even has communal laundry in the building as well as vending machines for urgent supplies."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"Clean room and friendly staff. We enjoyed our stay and would book here again."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Berkeley

Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.

Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.

Albany
Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

West Oakland
While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like Old Oakland and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.

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.



















