Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide

Oakland

A swimming pool with glass walls, an exit sign, and a logo on the glass.
A bookstore with multiple shelves filled with books and comics.
A collection of old Macintosh computers and peripherals on display.
A modern building with a large mural of stylized human faces on the wall.
A modern interior with a sloped ceiling, large windows, and geometric seating.

Stay near popular Downtown Berkeley attractions

The Art Museum Pacific Film Archive building with a modern design, large windows, and a visible street with cars and a cyclist.

Historic Berkeley

8.8/10 (41 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area

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

Rp517.969
per adult
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)
San Francisco Gin Cocktail Class: Views and Gin History

San Francisco Gin Cocktail Class with Bay Views | Gold Bar

Rp1.532.652
per adult
San Francisco Gin Cocktail Class with Bay Views | Gold Bar
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

Rp851.809
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
San Francisco: Shared Deluxe Bus sightseeing Tour with 20 Stops

San Francisco: Shared Deluxe Bus sightseeing Tour with guide

Rp1.160.965
per adult
San Francisco: Shared Deluxe Bus sightseeing Tour with guide
Half Day San Francisco City Overview Tour

Half-Day San Francisco City Overview Tour

Rp2.125.459
per adult
Half-Day San Francisco City Overview Tour
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self Led Exploration

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

Rp267.915
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
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Top hotels in Downtown Berkeley

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is Rp2.640.015 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.640.015
Rp3.107.165 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,208 reviews)
"The hotel is in a good location but it is in need of repair. The wallpaper and carpet need to repaired."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
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 Rp2.334.263 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.334.263
Rp3.478.528 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,651 reviews)
"We enjoyed everything about this hotel, the close proximity to Pier 39 was great. The breakfast was delicious with many choices. Staff was helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is Rp2.906.240 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
Rp2.906.240
Rp3.420.499 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
The price is Rp2.922.741 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp2.922.741
Rp3.439.920 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

3.5 out of 5
433 Powell St San Francisco CA
The price is Rp1.547.626 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp1.547.626
Rp1.827.334 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

4 out of 5
55 Cyril Magnin St San Francisco CA
The price is Rp2.700.358 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.700.358
Rp3.178.187 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown Berkeley

Find the best Downtown Berkeley areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

A busy street with cars, a Grand Lake Theatre sign, and various shops.

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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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.

A harbor with a large ship, a marina, and a cityscape in the background.

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.

A city street lined with tall buildings, including a Wells Fargo sign, and a mural on a building.

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.

Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide