What's it like in Central Berkeley?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Berkeley's Central Berkeley neighborhood has to offer. Consider a visit to Historic Berkeley as part of your Central Berkeley travel plans.

What's a favorite hotel to stay in Central Berkeley?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western is the highest ranked property in Central Berkeley. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from University of California, Berkeley, and it offers free breakfast and free parking.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Central Berkeley area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Berkeley, choose from one of Expedia's 13 hotels and other accommodations in Central Berkeley.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central Berkeley, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Central Berkeley.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Central Berkeley?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Central Berkeley, click here .

What is there to do around this Berkeley neighborhood?

Historic Berkeley is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Central Berkeley. While you're out sightseeing in Berkeley, be sure to visit other sights like Berkeley Community Theater or Robert Lowie Museum of Anthropology.

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Our top choices for Central Berkeley hotels

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1. Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Central Berkeley

Holly

NT$4,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley, 0.8 km from Central Berkeley

Erica

NT$6,430 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Northwest Berkeley, 1.2 km from Central Berkeley

Myles

NT$5,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

4. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.6 km from Central Berkeley

Sheila

NT$6,355 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.5 km from Central Berkeley

Ramamurthy

NT$6,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 3.2 km from Central Berkeley

Nou

NT$4,802 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View | View from room

7. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3.9 km from Central Berkeley

Jerardo

NT$5,858 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

8. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

3.8 km from Central Berkeley

Caroll

NT$5,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

9. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

7.4 km from Central Berkeley

Armondo

NT$4,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

10. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

13.7 km from Central Berkeley

Nicole

NT$7,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Water View | Balcony view

11. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

9.6 km from Central Berkeley

Chelsea

NT$4,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

12. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

13.2 km from Central Berkeley

Juan

NT$9,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

13. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

14.3 km from Central Berkeley

Jennifer

NT$8,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

14.2 km from Central Berkeley

Brittney

NT$7,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

15. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

13.8 km from Central Berkeley

Lissa

NT$8,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

16. Walnut Creek Marriott

19.2 km from Central Berkeley

Jane

NT$4,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

17. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

14 km from Central Berkeley

Cindy Patricia

NT$8,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

18. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

14.1 km from Central Berkeley

Kelly

NT$8,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

19. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

13.7 km from Central Berkeley

Mariesa

NT$8,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

20. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

20.5 km from Central Berkeley

Tracy

NT$3,220 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Where to stay in Central Berkeley

Find the best Central Berkeley areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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Downtown Oakland

Central business district with a mix of residential, retail, and office spaces, Downtown Oakland offers an Entertainment District, historic theaters, Oakland Museum, and outdoor retail mall. Easily accessible via BART and AC Transit.

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

Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Historic Berkeley. 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.

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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? Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are a few top sights nearby.

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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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West Oakland

Major West Coast port and trade center, this bustling area boasts the busiest port in Northern California, surrounded by a picturesque landscape of coastal terrace prairie, oak woodland, and north coastal scrub.

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Top Central Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Hotel Julian

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel, friendly staff, great location."

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

8/10 Good

"Clean enough and large enough rooms for a weekend. Bathrooms a little small but on site parking lots makes up for this. Staff did enough but didn’t go above and beyond but that’s find. One night was a good experience and I would return for a quick city break. Overall it was good. Exactly what I would expect from a holiday inn type hotel."

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

8/10 Good

"Nice boutique-hotel, good location, close to bus stops or can easily get a Uber. Yes it's close to the Tenderloin neighborhood but I never felt unsafe. Staff was helpful. We appreciated the coffee machine in the lobby. Room was also good overall, spacious and clean would have appreciated and extra chair. A fridge is provided which is a major plus. Shower curtain had littler holes in it. Nothing major but can easily be changes. The bed itself was comfortable and perfectly fine. One small thing I didn’t particularly like was the bedding setup: the comforter was placed between two flat sheets rather than being enclosed in a duvet cover. Overall, I'd say that I recommend this hotel. It's all about managing expectations"

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Our top choices for Central Berkeley hotels

1. Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

4. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

7. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

8. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

9. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

10. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

11. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

12. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

13. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

15. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

16. Walnut Creek Marriott

17. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

18. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

19. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

20. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Where to stay in Central Berkeley

Downtown Oakland

Downtown Berkeley

Albany

Piedmont

West Oakland

Top Central Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Hotel Julian

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