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Our top choices for Central Berkeley hotels

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a desk, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

1. Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western
2.5 star property
Central Berkeley
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Awesome staff great location"
United States
Salud
The price is NT$3,540
NT$4,078 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4.0 star property
Downtown Berkeley, 0.8 km from Central Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,387 reviews)
"The front desk staff members are truly amazing and so very helpful. What a wonderful place to stay!"
United States
Jody
The price is NT$5,541
NT$6,382 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, and a view of the outdoors.

3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG
2.5 star property
Northwest Berkeley, 1.2 km from Central Berkeley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"The breakfast in the morning is great."
United States
Vena
The price is NT$5,314
NT$6,121 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG
A marina with boats, palm trees, and a building with large windows.

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
4.0 star property
Berkeley Marina, 3.2 km from Central Berkeley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (5,188 reviews)
"The view of the bay was spectacular, and the boathouse restaurant was excellent!!"
United States
Brenda
The price is NT$4,637
NT$5,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola structure.

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
3.0 star property
3.5 km from Central Berkeley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,442 reviews)
"The room was very clean and the staff was very nice and helpful"
United States
Elianna
The price is NT$4,925
NT$5,526 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

6. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
13.7 km from Central Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7,736 reviews)
"Great location, breakfast was excellent."
Canada
Richard
The price is NT$4,219
NT$6,301 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
A tall hotel with a modern design, a prominent entrance, and a view of the city skyline.

7. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
4.0 star property
13.8 km from Central Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,367 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
Canada
Colby John
The price is NT$3,029
NT$3,565 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature, adjacent to a bar and dining area with modern decor.

8. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
14.2 km from Central Berkeley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,366 reviews)
"Great location, helpful staff, good complimentary breakfast."
United States
MELISSA
The price is NT$6,318
NT$7,436 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed. There is a view of the city through the window.

9. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
3.9 km from Central Berkeley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,806 reviews)
"Room is clean and parking is perfect! Location is wonderful!"
United States
Yuan
The price is NT$4,089
NT$4,943 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
A high-rise room with a city view, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a patterned rug.

10. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
4.0 star property
14.8 km from Central Berkeley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,820 reviews)
"The breakfast was good and the hotel was clean."
United States
Dusan
The price is NT$5,104
NT$6,007 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

11. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 star property
15.4 km from Central Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6,427 reviews)
"Very good location & hotel"
United States
Sebastian Pablo
The price is NT$4,241
NT$4,992 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a counter with a coffee station.

12. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

LUMA Hotel San Francisco
4.0 star property
14.3 km from Central Berkeley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,638 reviews)
"Great location and comfortable beds"
United States
Heather
The price is NT$7,614
NT$8,962 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
LUMA Hotel San Francisco
An indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and a high ceiling with skylights.

13. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Hotel Nikko San Francisco
4.5 star property
14.7 km from Central Berkeley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,141 reviews)
"Amazing stay, exceptional staff and amenities. Will be staying with them again"
United States
Ryan
The price is NT$6,031
NT$8,589 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

14. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
14.5 km from Central Berkeley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,529 reviews)
"very nice place, we have stayed for several times."
United States
Jinyu
The price is NT$3,344
NT$3,945 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

15. Comfort Inn by the Bay

Comfort Inn by the Bay
2.5 star property
15 km from Central Berkeley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,735 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and great value for the cost."
United States
Diane
The price is NT$3,992
NT$4,698 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Comfort Inn by the Bay
A white car parked in a modern indoor space with a circular ceiling, large windows, and potted plants.

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

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
3.0 star property
14 km from Central Berkeley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,502 reviews)
"Excellent Hotel Great location near Fisherman's Wharf Would definitely stay here again"
Australia
Angelo
The price is NT$5,476
NT$7,498 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
A bar area with a curved wooden counter, bar stools, and a glass display case filled with bottles.

17. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
27.3 km from Central Berkeley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,918 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff was helpful"
United States
Lori
The price is NT$3,692
NT$4,346 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

18. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf
4.0 star property
14.1 km from Central Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,656 reviews)
"perfect location, friendly staff, great rooms and price, safe"
United States
Allyson
The price is NT$4,409
NT$6,753 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf
A multi-level hotel atrium with outdoor seating areas, a pool, and a central lounge.

19. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
3.5 star property
26 km from Central Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,819 reviews)
"This hotel is very clean and updated. We enjoyed the indoor pool and the breakfast was amazing. Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Tonya
The price is NT$4,483
NT$5,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of a cityscape at sunset.

20. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
4.0 star property
14.8 km from Central Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,706 reviews)
"Really great area to stay!"
United States
Janet
The price is NT$4,756
NT$5,597 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
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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.

The Art Museum Pacific Film Archive building with a modern design, located at the corner of a street with a traffic light and pedestrians nearby.

Downtown Berkeley

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

Top Central Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

8/10 Good
"Nice hotel. Comfy beds. Clean. Quiet. Amazing breakast daily! Close to the warf to walk!"
Wendy 5-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Frequently asked questions

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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