Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide

Oakland
Berkeley which includes a sunset, general coastal views and a river or creek

Popular places to visit

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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
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Berkeley Repertory Theater

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

Berkeley Repertory Theater
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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
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Jack London Square

4/5(1 review)

Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here.

Jack London Square
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University of California, Berkeley

4/5(18 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of California, Berkeley during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.

University of California, Berkeley
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RingCentral Coliseum

4/5(3 reviews)

Catch an event at RingCentral Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

RingCentral Coliseum

Things to do

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Fun Scavenger Hunt in Tallahassee by 3Quest Challenge

Rp154.630
Per adult
Fun Scavenger Hunt in Tallahassee by 3Quest Challenge
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Best of North Berkeley Food Tour

Rp2.010.190
Per adult
Best of North Berkeley Food Tour
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Berkeley: Guided Wine Tasting with Local Sommelière

Rp2.706.025
Per adult
Berkeley: Guided Wine Tasting with Local Sommelière
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Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Berkeley by Zombie Scavengers

Rp309.260
Per adult
Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Berkeley by Zombie Scavengers
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2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Berkeley

Rp309.260
Per adult
2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Berkeley
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Berkeley: Mobile Scavenger Hunt City Exploration Game

Rp309.260
Per adult
Berkeley: Mobile Scavenger Hunt City Exploration Game
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Top hotels in Downtown Berkeley

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
4 out of 5
424 Clay St, San Francisco, CA
The price is Rp1.899.327 per night from 27 May to 28 May
Rp1.899.327
per night
27 May - 28 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,602 reviews)
"Great staff members and easy access to downtown areas"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is Rp2.251.340 per night from 20 May to 21 May
Rp2.251.340
per night
20 May - 21 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,528 reviews)
"There were a fair amount of unhoused people in the surrounding blocks. I came to visit the museum which was in walking distance from the hotel but the staff said it was not safe to walk and to take an uber ( I agreed and I did)"

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
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 Rp2.224.324 per night from 28 May to 29 May
Rp2.224.324
per night
28 May - 29 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,199 reviews)
"Property is very nice and clean. Close to Fisherman's Wharf... within a few minutes walking distance. There is a bar in the hotel... free breakfast... and they have a little deli tupe store for drinks and sandwiches. I will definitely stay here for future San Francisco trips."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
4.5 out of 5
335 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is Rp2.677.004 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
Rp2.677.004
per night
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,695 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
4 out of 5
250 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is Rp2.765.932 per night from 27 May to 28 May
Rp2.765.932
per night
27 May - 28 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,497 reviews)
"Great location on Fisherman's wharf. Good to have gaming area and fireside seating in court yard"

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
The price is Rp2.230.533 per night from 27 May to 28 May
Rp2.230.533
per night
27 May - 28 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,859 reviews)
"Was able to check in early was a live saver. Staff was great and nice my room was nice and organized. While everything was a little hilly, it’s around everything you would want."

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Handlery Union Square Hotel
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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 Berkeley Repertory Theater 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 Chabad of the East Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.

Upper Telegraph

Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide