What is Telegraph District like?

Travellers to Berkeley's Telegraph District neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Are you looking for Telegraph District travel tips? Make sure that you visit Telegraph Avenue and Zellerbach Playhouse while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Telegraph District?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Berkeley City Club is the highest ranked property in Telegraph District. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from University of California, Berkeley, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Another favourite option in the neighbourhood is Graduate by Hilton Berkeley .

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Telegraph District, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in Telegraph District.

What is there to do around this Berkeley neighbourhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Telegraph District are Telegraph Avenue and Zellerbach Playhouse. While you're out sightseeing, Spieker Pool and Sather Gate are a couple of additional sights to visit in Berkeley.

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Our top choices for Telegraph District hotels

A spacious lounge area with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs, featuring patterned walls and large windows.

1. Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

Telegraph District

Kirsi

includes taxes & fees

2 Dec - 3 Dec

A courtyard with a stone bench, a table with chairs, and various potted plants.

2. Berkeley City Club

Telegraph District

Brett

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious lobby with a chandelier, a checkered floor, and a view of the entrance.

3. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley, 0.5 mi from Telegraph District

Chase

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, and a view of the outdoors.

4. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Northwest Berkeley, 1.7 mi from Telegraph District

Vena

includes taxes & fees

2 Dec - 3 Dec

A modern outdoor seating area with a pergola, glass railings, and a pathway leading to a covered deck.

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 3 mi from Telegraph District

Rajadurai

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, fire feature, and umbrellas.

6. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

2.9 mi from Telegraph District

Yan

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed. There is a view of the city through the window.

7. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

2.9 mi from Telegraph District

Bella

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola structure.

8. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

2.7 mi from Telegraph District

John A

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A restaurant with a bar area, multiple tables and chairs, and large windows offering a view of the street.

9. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

4.5 mi from Telegraph District

Steve

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, and sofa.

10. Hotel Mira Vista

4.9 mi from Telegraph District

rodney

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.

11. Oaktown Roost

4.5 mi from Telegraph District

Adrienne

includes taxes & fees

2 Dec - 3 Dec

A waterfront residential area with a paved walkway, a row of multi-story buildings with balconies, and a calm body of water reflecting the sky.

12. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

5.7 mi from Telegraph District

Ronald

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by buildings and greenery.

13. Marina Village Inn

5.8 mi from Telegraph District

frank

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a glass-top fire pit, and potted plants.

14. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

9.4 mi from Telegraph District

Patricia

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

15. La Casa Inn

10.2 mi from Telegraph District

Kim

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A wooden deck with a door, a bench, a chair, and a table.

16. San Remo Hotel

9.5 mi from Telegraph District

Graciela

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large window.

17. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

9.8 mi from Telegraph District

Adam

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A tall hotel with a modern design, a prominent entrance, and a view of the city skyline.

18. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

9.3 mi from Telegraph District

Huy

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A stone facade entrance with a glass door, potted plants, and a brick-paved area.

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

10.3 mi from Telegraph District

Naga Mallika

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a cityscape.

20. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

9.6 mi from Telegraph District

Allyson

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Telegraph District

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Graduate by Hilton Berkeley	4.0 star property	8.4 Very good 1,006 reviews	View
Berkeley City Club	2.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 807 reviews	View
Hotel Shattuck Plaza	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,412 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina	4.0 star property	8.2 Very good 5,223 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,310 reviews	View

Where to stay in Telegraph District

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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.

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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.

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Albany

Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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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.

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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.

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Top Telegraph District Hotel Reviews

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

8/10 Good

"Our room was clean when we checked in. Having the city view and the Golden Gate Bridge from our room was breathtaking. The location is perfect because it’s walking distance to Union Square and BART station. The staff were nice"