Popular places to visit
Jack London Square
Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here.
University of California, Berkeley
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.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Oakland Zoo
Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park.
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 Grand City Tour AM & Aquarium of the Bay
Ultimate San Francisco Tour Pass with All Major Sites Package
Top hotels in Northside
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean room, easy access to everything
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
We had a very nice room and enjoyed a very large breakfast before heading out to tackle the city.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Good hotel in the Embarcadero area. Nice atrium with see-through glass walls on the elevators. Well lit rooms with spacious bathrooms (I was in a recently renovated unit). Somewhat limited eating options in the immediate area but if you walk a couple of blocks there are some options. It is also walkable ...
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Area felt dead, front desk staff seems kinda scattered and not well trained.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
Nice views!
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Nice region to enjoy the waterfront. Clean rooms, secured parking area, friendly staff and easy access.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Northside
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
Berkeley Hills
If you're spending some time in Berkeley Hills, Tilden Regional Park and Indian Rock Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. 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.
Elmwood
While visiting Elmwood, you might make a stop by sights like Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay.
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.
