Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Berkeley
Popular places to visit

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.

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 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.
UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall
You can get tickets for a performance at UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall during your stay in Berkeley. Take in the acclaimed theatre scene and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation Berkeley Dwight Way
If Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation Berkeley Dwight Way is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Berkeley.
Berkeley Community Theater
You can make plans for a show at Berkeley Community Theater on your trip to Berkeley. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.
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Top hotels in Downtown Berkeley

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Excellent.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Everything Overall
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Fairmont San Francisco
Very good hotel. Love it
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Clean room Friendly staff especially the housekeeper
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Good parking, nice staff, clean room
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
The Customer Service I received from Vagish, Itai, Alexis, and all other staff was phenomenal!! The room and hotel was immaculate and very clean. I will definitely be returning! Five Star Service !!
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Berkeley

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.

Central Berkeley
Central Berkeley might not have many top sights, but Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Elmwood
While visiting Elmwood, you might make a stop by sights like Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay.

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

Southwest Berkeley
While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake.

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.
