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

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

San Francisco Gin Cocktail Class with Bay Views | Gold Bar

San Francisco: Shared Deluxe Bus sightseeing Tour with guide
Top hotels in Downtown Berkeley

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Good location. Easy access off Van Ness with good parking. Clean, didn’t get overwhelmed by any fragrance (sometimes an issue in other hotels that pump in fragrance whether you want or can tolerate it or not). Loved they had both firm & soft pillows, labeled in embroidery on the pillowcase. Reasonably ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Fairmont San Francisco
"Nickeled and Dimed, but still a good time! The hotel is gorgeous and the location is perfect. The "urban fee" is a ridiculous way to make you overspend - just charge me $10 more dollars at the top and don't make me 'figure out hot how to utilize the $10 minibar credit that I am getting charged $10 ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"The Club Quarter was fantastic! Reasonable price for the area, and in fact, significantly less expensive than the other options. Great location, and parking garage is across the street ($37 per day). The rooms were clean with very nice bedding. Every staff member we encountered were very professional ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
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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 Old Oakland 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 Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.

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.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu are top sights worth seeing.
















