Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide

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Downtown Berkeley
Downtown Berkeley

Popular places to visit

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

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.

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Berkeley which includes a sunset, general coastal views and a river or creek

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.

Historic Berkeley
Berkeley Repertory Theater

Berkeley Repertory Theater

You can make plans for a show at Berkeley Repertory Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Berkeley Repertory Theater

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 art galleries and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.

UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall

Herrick Hospital

If Herrick Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Berkeley.

Herrick Hospital

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.

Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation Berkeley Dwight Way

Things to do

2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Berkeley

2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Berkeley

£15
per adult
2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Berkeley
Pastrami Sandwiches from Saul's

Best of North Berkeley Food Tour

£101
per adult
Best of North Berkeley Food Tour
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

£39
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

£102
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

£28
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
San Francisco GoCar Tour

GoCar San Francisco Tour

£73
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
GoCar San Francisco Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Berkeley

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
The price is £125 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£125
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,708 reviews)
Elephants not humans
"Good hotel but make sure you are on the top floor we were originally put on third floor and found the people above to be extremely loud especially at 1:30 in the morning. Not sure if it’s the hotel itself or the people staying above we’re not human but actually a herd of elephants. When we spoke ..."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
Fully refundable
The price is £175 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
£175
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,821 reviews)
"It was a great place to stay by the waterfront!"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is £108 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£108
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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! (4,462 reviews)
Hefty deposit lovely stay
"Our room was clean and comfortable. My only complaint is that when I checked in, I was asked to make a $500 deposit...this feels excessive. I've only ever made a $100 deposit for a hotel room at most, and I felt very blindsided by this price and request as I didn't see any information about it prior. ..."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £119 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
£119
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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! (2,651 reviews)
"only downside was the AC was not working but they offered us a comp bottle of red wine and a fan. we only stayed two nights so this was a fine solution. location was amazing with discounts with nearby restaurants. will def be coming back"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is £111 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£111
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,666 reviews)
"super nice people"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St., San Francisco, CA
The price is £148 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£148
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,079 reviews)
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Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Berkeley

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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.

Central Berkeley
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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.

South Berkeley
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Elmwood

While visiting Elmwood, you might make a stop by sights like Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay.

Elmwood
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North Berkeley

While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.

North Berkeley
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Southwest Berkeley

While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake.

Southwest Berkeley
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Upper Telegraph

While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Temescal Farmers' Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

Upper Telegraph

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