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 18 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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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

1. Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Central Berkeley

Juan

NT$4,996 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 5 - Aug 6

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley, 0.8 km from Central Berkeley

Shannon

NT$6,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 3.2 km from Central Berkeley

Blythe

NT$4,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 13 - Aug 14

4. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.6 km from Central Berkeley

Maggie

NT$5,757 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.5 km from Central Berkeley

Deogracias

NT$5,829 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 6 - Aug 7

6. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

3.8 km from Central Berkeley

Arkansas

NT$5,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

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

7. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3.9 km from Central Berkeley

richard

NT$5,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

8. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

7.4 km from Central Berkeley

Joanna

NT$4,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 24 - Jul 25

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

9. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

9.6 km from Central Berkeley

Susan

NT$5,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 14 - Aug 15

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda

16.2 km from Central Berkeley

Tiana

NT$4,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

11. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

13.7 km from Central Berkeley

Susan

NT$8,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

17.2 km from Central Berkeley

NT$4,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

13. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

14.3 km from Central Berkeley

NT$8,166 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 31 - Aug 1

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

14.2 km from Central Berkeley

Xiaolei

NT$7,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 30 - Jul 31

15. Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

20.4 km from Central Berkeley

Vishal

NT$5,176 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

16. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

13.2 km from Central Berkeley

Saul

NT$9,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

17. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

20.5 km from Central Berkeley

Alondra

NT$4,176 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

18. Hotel VIA

14 km from Central Berkeley

Michael

NT$8,512 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

19. Hotel Caza

14.1 km from Central Berkeley

Melissa

NT$7,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

20. Grand Hyatt San Francisco

14.4 km from Central Berkeley

Maryann

NT$7,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

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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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Downtown Berkeley

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.

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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 Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.

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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.

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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 Nikko San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Overall, great experience, will come here again"

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"I had a great stay at the Palace Hotel, San Francisco. The hotel is beautiful, the rooms were clean and comfortable, and the staff was friendly and professional. The location is excellent and made it easy to explore the city. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it."

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at the Golden Gate Hotel made our San Francisco trip even more memorable. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and comfortable. The hotel’s historic charm gave us a true San Francisco experience, and it was the perfect home base after our days of exploring the city. The location was one of our favorite things about the hotel. We loved being in Nob Hill, a beautiful and quieter area away from some of the busier, more touristy parts of San Francisco, while still being close enough to easily enjoy everything the city has to offer. We were able to walk around the neighborhood, ride the famous cable cars, visit Alcatraz, explore Fisherman’s Wharf, and see so many of the iconic sights we came to experience. After full days of adventure, it was nice to return to a peaceful and cozy hotel with so much character. The historic details and welcoming atmosphere made it feel like we were staying somewhere special, not just another hotel. The staff was kind and helpful, adding to the personal feel of our stay. San Francisco was a trip we will always remember, and the Golden Gate Hotel was the perfect place to experience the city. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a charming, unique, and well-located hotel with a true San Francisco feel."

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Our top choices for Central Berkeley hotels

1. Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

4. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

6. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

7. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

8. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

9. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda

11. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

13. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

15. Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

16. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

17. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

18. Hotel VIA

19. Hotel Caza

20. Grand Hyatt San Francisco

Where to stay in Central Berkeley

Downtown Oakland

Downtown Berkeley

Piedmont

Albany

West Oakland

Top Central Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

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