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.
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 art galleries and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Berkeley Repertory Theater
You can make plans for a show at Berkeley Repertory Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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.
Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life during your trip to Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

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

San Francisco Gin Cocktail Class with Bay Views | Gold Bar

Half Day San Francisco City Overview Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Berkeley

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The hotel location is fantastic and the stash are generally very helpful and courteous. My reason for a three star rating was based on personal issues like bed and pillow comfort and noise levels between rooms. The mattress being too soft for my back; and the pillows being too thick for my comfort ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
microwave in every floor of the building would be convenient for guest to warm food not going all the way down the main lobby carrying back aroma of the food up in the elevator with incoming guest situating in their rooms
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Great coffee station and lounge. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean room but noisy. Safe parking.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
Centrally located hotel with everything you may need located near union square. Comfy bed. Only downside was that tv is outdated and not compatible with Netflix’s or any streaming service. Would def stay again!
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
Clean accommodations, staff let me check in earlier, breakfast had good coffee and pastries. The location is not ideal if you want to explore in the evening times.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

