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

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket

San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise International Narration

San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Downtown Berkeley

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Hotel was good overall, very busy hotel. Pool was a great addition although not the most heated, public areas were worn out in places such as carpets frayed. Rooms were not sound proof, you could hear noises from other rooms. Breakfast extremely busy at all times. Limited selection for a buffet ..."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"👌👍"
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
"Room very clean. Free coffee(varieties) and cookies available all the time. Very friendly staff. We left our suitcase there and roamed around the city even after check our."
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026
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 Fox Theater 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 Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.

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.



















