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HYATT house San Ramon

HYATT house San Ramon
3.0 star property
16.9 mi from South Berkeley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"All the staff were friendly and helpful, room and amenities were clean and updated. Breakfast was great. Today was Mother’s Day and one of the staff members working the breakfast gave a rose to the mom guests - such a thought and appreciated gesture! Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Stacy M
The price is £89
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
HYATT house San Ramon

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
8.5 mi from South Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7,453 reviews)
"Always an excellent stay, great breakfast, nice rooms."
United States
Lolita
The price is £162
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
18.6 mi from South Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,852 reviews)
"Great hotel, good breakfasts and quick check in"
United States
Starling
The price is £118
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Aura SFO
3.0 star property
18.2 mi from South Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,628 reviews)
"Breakfast was fresh and the staff is great also they have parking for the guest "
United States
Nathaniel
The price is £94
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Hotel Aura SFO

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
4.0 star property
18.9 mi from South Berkeley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,977 reviews)
"Very nice stay"
United States
Johnathon
The price is £104
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
3.5 star property
11.9 mi from South Berkeley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,430 reviews)
"Overall stay was good "
United States
Ganesh
The price is £81
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
18.5 mi from South Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,245 reviews)
"Clean, modern, close to airport, nice rooms."
Canada
Katherine
The price is £101
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
16.5 mi from South Berkeley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,808 reviews)
"Breakfast was great, the staff were pleasant, and the room was clean. "
Canada
Maria
The price is £87
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
3.5 star property
19.1 mi from South Berkeley
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2,721 reviews)
"Nice place and good food at the restaurant. "
United States
Sean
The price is £95
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
4.0 star property
18.9 mi from South Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,359 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was super friendly especially after a late arrival, and airport transportation was convenient. "
United States
Julie
The price is £134
includes taxes & fees
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill
3.0 star property
13 mi from South Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,289 reviews)
"Staff as a whole were very accommodating."
United States
Jeanne
The price is £100
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda

Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda
2.5 star property
9.3 mi from South Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Shukura
The price is £103
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
8.8 mi from South Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,772 reviews)
"Great comfortable stay and friendly/helpful staff."
United States
Liliana
The price is £177
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
3.5 star property
18.8 mi from South Berkeley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,103 reviews)
"Great nights stay!"
United States
William
The price is £129
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Hilton Concord

Hilton Concord
3.5 star property
14.2 mi from South Berkeley
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Be aware that there is a 19 dollar a day parking fee. The hotel staff are great very helpful and nice. Rooms are clean and updated. Had a very nice time and had no issues"
United States
Robert
The price is £99
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Hilton Concord

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

LUMA Hotel San Francisco
4.0 star property
8.7 mi from South Berkeley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,502 reviews)
"Very nice and clean hotel!"
United States
Ulises
The price is £192
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
LUMA Hotel San Francisco

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
3.0 star property
18.5 mi from South Berkeley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,655 reviews)
"Great place to stay and professional place. "
United States
Bernadette
The price is £113
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
4.0 star property
Berkeley Marina, 2.5 mi from South Berkeley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (4,605 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff"
United States
Lynda Elaine
The price is £117
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG
2.5 star property
9.9 mi from South Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"The friendliness of the staff and the ease of the airport shuttle were two highlights for me. The breakfast provided good too!"
United States
Mary
The price is £110
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

The Evergreen

The Evergreen
2.0 star property
14.3 mi from South Berkeley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (540 reviews)
"very clean and comfortable "
United States
Becky
The price is £108
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
The Evergreen
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Where to stay in South Berkeley

Find the best South Berkeley areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.

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.

North Berkeley

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

Top South Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hotels in South Berkeley that travellers recommend?
When looking for highly recommended hotels in South Berkeley, consider the Claremont Resort & Club, Graduate by Hilton Berkeley, Hotel Shattuck Plaza, Berkeley City Club, and Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area.

The 5-star Claremont Resort & Club, with an 8.8 rating, is a luxurious option offering onsite tennis facilities and Egyptian cotton sheets for a comfortable stay. Guests often praise its comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and fantastic spa and pool. It is conveniently located near the University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley and Memorial Stadium.

The 4-star Graduate by Hilton Berkeley, rated 8.4, provides suites with premium bedding and rainfall showerheads. Its service and staff are frequently described as excellent and helpful, and the bar is noted as great. This hotel is very close to Memorial Stadium and the Zellerbach Playhouse.

Another excellent 4-star option is the Hotel Shattuck Plaza, which has an 8.8 rating. Guests appreciate the comfortable and clean rooms, friendly staff, and delicious food. Its convenient location places it near Memorial Stadium and the Zellerbach Playhouse.

The Berkeley City Club, with an 8.8 rating, offers rooms with mountain views and complimentary continental breakfast. Travellers frequently praise the friendly and attentive staff, comfortable rooms, and the gorgeous pool. It is well-located for exploring the Zellerbach Playhouse and Essig Museum of Entomology.

Lastly, the 3-star Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area, rated 8.8, is located in a shopping district and provides complimentary buffet breakfast. Guests consistently highlight the spacious and clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff, and excellent breakfast. It is close to the Emeryville Crescent State Marine Reserve and Public Market Emeryville.
What are the best family hotels in South Berkeley?
For family-friendly hotels in South Berkeley, consider the Claremont Resort & Club, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG, or the Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley.

The 5-star Claremont Resort & Club, with an 8.8 rating, is an excellent choice for families. It offers complimentary rollaway extra beds and cribs, a children's club, and supervised childcare. There is also a playground and a pool with a gate for added safety, making it very suitable for those travelling with children. Guests frequently mention the comfortable rooms and fantastic pool facilities.

Another great option is the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG, which has a 9.0 rating. This hotel provides complimentary buffet breakfast and free cribs, along with child-friendly window designs. Families will appreciate the connecting rooms and sofa beds available. Guests often praise the comfortable and clean rooms and the helpful staff.

The 4-star Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley, rated 9.2, is also highly recommended. It offers complimentary cribs and sofa beds, as well as free breakfast options. This hotel is praised for its superb and clean rooms and its excellent location, being less than a kilometre from the Gourmet Ghetto and Zellerbach Playhouse.
What are the best 5-star hotels in South Berkeley?
For a superb 5-star hotel in South Berkeley, the Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel is an excellent recommendation.

This distinguished hotel, boasting a high 8.8 rating, offers an array of luxurious amenities including an on-site tennis court, plush bathrobes, and premium Egyptian cotton sheets for ultimate comfort. Guests frequently praise the comfortable and lovely rooms, along with the friendly and great staff. The hotel also features a fantastic spa and a fantastic pool, which are consistently praised by visitors. Furthermore, the Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel provides convenient valet parking, including a secured option, and air conditioning for a pleasant stay. For dining, there is a restaurant with garden views. Its location is also convenient for exploring, with the University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley just 1.9 km away and Memorial Stadium within 1.7 km.
What are the best spa hotels in South Berkeley?
For a superb spa hotel in South Berkeley, the Claremont Resort & Club comes highly recommended.

This 5-star hotel, with an 8.8 rating, offers a fantastic spa that includes deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, reflexology, and facial treatments. Guests can also enjoy couples treatment rooms, a steam room, and accessible spa facilities. The spa is onsite, making it very convenient, and massage appointments can be arranged with advance notice. Customers frequently praise the comfortable and lovely rooms, the great and friendly staff, the fantastic spa, great amenities, and fantastic pool.
What hotels in South Berkeley offer free breakfast?
For hotels in South Berkeley that offer complimentary breakfast, consider the Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG, and Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area.

The 4-star Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley, with a 9.2 rating, provides a free continental breakfast daily. Guests consistently praise the friendly staff, great and clean rooms, and its great location, which is just 0.3 km from the UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall.

Another excellent option is the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG, rated 9.0. This hotel offers a free hot buffet breakfast and free self-parking, making it very convenient. Customers frequently mention the comfortable and clean rooms, helpful staff, and good location. It is 1.4 km from Vinca minor.

The 3-star Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area, with an 8.8 rating, also includes a free buffet breakfast. Guests appreciate the spacious and clean rooms, friendly staff, and the hotel's good location. It is conveniently located 0.6 km from Public Market Emeryville.

The Berkeley City Club, rated 8.8, provides a free continental breakfast daily. Guests often highlight the attentive staff, comfortable rooms, and the gorgeous pool. It is also well-located, being only 0.8 km from Chickering American River Reserve.

Finally, the Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western, rated 7.8, also offers a free breakfast. This hotel is praised for its newly remodeled and clean rooms, friendly staff, and comfortable beds. It is situated 0.4 km from the UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall.
What are the top pet-friendly hotels in South Berkeley?
For top pet-friendly hotels in South Berkeley, consider the Graduate by Hilton Berkeley, the Claremont Resort & Club, and Hotel Shattuck Plaza.

The 4-star Graduate by Hilton Berkeley, with an 8.4 rating, warmly welcomes both dogs and cats, providing food and water bowls for your companions. Guests frequently highlight its excellent service and helpful staff, as well as its great location near Zellerbach Playhouse and Memorial Stadium.

Another outstanding option is the 5-star Claremont Resort & Club, boasting an 8.8 rating. This hotel also allows both dogs and cats and offers food and water bowls. It features a health club with fitness classes and a steam room, and guests often praise its comfortable rooms and fantastic staff. It is conveniently located near the University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley.

The 4-star Hotel Shattuck Plaza, rated 8.8, is another excellent choice for pet owners, accommodating both dogs and cats and providing food and water bowls. This hotel offers spacious suites, and guests often comment on the friendly staff, comfortable rooms, and convenient location near Essig Museum of Entomology and Zellerbach Playhouse.
What are the best budget hotels in South Berkeley?
For excellent budget hotels in South Berkeley, consider the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG, the Berkeley City Club, and the 3-star Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area.

The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG, with a 9.0 rating, offers comfortable and clean rooms. Guests frequently praise the friendly and helpful staff and the hot, good breakfast. Free parking is also available and easy to access. It is conveniently located near the Gourmet Ghetto and the UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall.

Another great option is the Berkeley City Club, rated 8.8. This hotel is known for its comfortable and clean rooms, as well as its friendly and attentive staff. Guests often highlight the great, walkable location and the gorgeous, beautiful pool.

The 3-star Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area, also with an 8.8 rating, provides spacious and clean rooms. Travellers praise the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the excellent and free breakfast. This hotel is situated near the Public Market Emeryville and the Emeryville Crescent State Marine Reserve.
What are the most romantic hotels in South Berkeley for couples?
For a romantic getaway in South Berkeley, the Claremont Resort & Club, the Four Points by Sheraton San Francisco Bay Bridge, and the Berkeley City Club are excellent choices for couples.

The 5-star Claremont Resort & Club, with an 8.8 rating, is a luxurious option featuring a health club, steam room, and even couples' treatment rooms, superb for a relaxing escape. Guests often praise the comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and fantastic spa and pool facilities. It is also conveniently located near the University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley and Lake Temescal.

Another good option is the 3-star Four Points by Sheraton San Francisco Bay Bridge, rated 8.8. This hotel offers a renovated outdoor pool and hot tub, as well as complimentary WiFi and free self-parking. Many rooms also feature balconies, ideal for enjoying the views together. It is situated close to the Emeryville Crescent State Marine Reserve and Emeryville Marina.

The Berkeley City Club, with an 8.8 rating, also offers a delightful experience. Couples particularly enjoy the beautiful pool and the complimentary breakfast. The staff are frequently described as friendly and attentive, and the rooms as comfortable and clean. The hotel is located in a walkable area, close to the Gourmet Ghetto and Berkeley Repertory Theater.
What are the best hotels in South Berkeley near Gourmet Ghetto?
For hotels in South Berkeley near Gourmet Ghetto, consider the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG or the Signature Inn Berkeley.

The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG, with a 9.0 rating, is a great option for families. It offers complimentary buffet breakfast and free cribs, and guests often mention the comfortable, clean rooms and the friendly, helpful staff. Gourmet Ghetto is approximately 2.1 km away, and the Habitot Children's Museum is also nearby at 1.9 km.

Another good choice is the Signature Inn Berkeley, which has a 7.4 rating. This hotel is praised for its convenient location, being only 1.0 km from Gourmet Ghetto, and its affordable price. Free parking and free WiFi are available, and the Habitot Children's Museum is just 0.7 km away.
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How much is the nightly rate at a South Berkeley hotel?
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