Berkeley, CA

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Where to stay in Berkeley

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Albany

The seaside views and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Albany. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are a few top sights nearby.

Albany
Berkeley showing a river or creek, a sunset and general coastal views

Downtown Berkeley

4/5(147 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Berkeley
Gourmet Ghetto

North Berkeley

4/5(14 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in North Berkeley, Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents are top sights worth seeing.

North Berkeley
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Claremont

4.5/5(78 area reviews)

Ample dining options and luxurious spas are well-reviewed features of Claremont. Make a stop by top sights like Judah L. Magnes Museum while you're exploring the area.

Claremont
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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.

South Berkeley
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Berkeley Hills

5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Berkeley Hills, Berkeley Municipal Rose Garden and Indian Rock Park are top sights worth seeing.

Berkeley Hills
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
4 out of 5
200 Marina Blvd, Berkeley, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED149 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
AED149
per night
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Berkeley. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,178 reviews)
"Overall a decent place to sleep. The warm cookies upon arrival was a nice touch. My only complaint is they seem to nickel and dime you to death for everything. $35 per day for parking and no other option available, $3 for a bottle of water in the room, $5 for a cup of coffee in the lobby (but at ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jun, 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED166 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
AED166
per night
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,330 reviews)
"Close proximity to shops, restaurants, wharfs, excursions"

Reviewed on 17 Jun, 2024

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is AED169 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
AED169
per night
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,664 reviews)
"Loved my stay"

Reviewed on 19 Jun, 2024

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
400 Park St, Alameda, CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Alameda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.8/10 (2,575 reviews)
"Loved having breakfast and an easy walk to the beach."

Reviewed on 11 Jun, 2024

Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Berkeley - Heart of the Bay
Berkeley - Heart of the Bay
Berkeley
Stay at this vacation home in Berkeley. Popular attractions Berkeley Marina and Greek Theater are located nearby.
6.8/10 (14 reviews)
Mrs
"Would have been nice to have Wi-Fi connection… went 2 days without it😫😡"

Reviewed on 19 May, 2024

Berkeley - Heart of the Bay
Cute one bedroom cottage in Albany
Cute one bedroom cottage in Albany
Albany
Stay at this apartment in Berkeley. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Berkeley Marina and Greek Theater are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (87 reviews)
Weekend in Berkeley
"This property met our needs. We appreciated that we were allowed to bring our dog and everything we needed to do was conveniently located. It was a quick weekend so we didn’t have a lot of time to just hang out in the cottage. Our overall impression with it was kind of cute and funky, but could have ..."

Reviewed on 21 Apr, 2024

Cute one bedroom cottage in Albany
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Berkeley

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
280
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3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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" "2 - Disappointing 3.0595813204508855%
1 - Terrible
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" "1 - Terrible 1.7713365539452497%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Food options are awesome

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

No elevator!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

University is great for walking, close to downtown, close to San Francisco and Oakland attractions

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Berkeley is a sweet town, full of brown-shingled homes, flowers, techies and graduate students.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Berkeley is great. Everything within walking distance. Vary safe, and the university is only blocks away.

5/5 - Excellent

JWS

BART from SFO to Hotel Shattuck could not have been more convenient. It takes time, but it's easy.