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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1. Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Central Berkeley

Salud

NT$4,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A hotel facade with a classic design, featuring arched windows and a prominent entrance.

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley, 0.8 km from Central Berkeley

Chase

NT$5,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola structure.

3. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.5 km from Central Berkeley

John A

NT$5,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A marina with boats, palm trees, and a building with large windows.

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 3.2 km from Central Berkeley

Melinda

NT$5,423 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A Hilton Garden Inn hotel with a large building and a smaller annex.

5. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

3.8 km from Central Berkeley

Yan

NT$4,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern interior with a central escalator, multiple levels, and a distinctive sculpture.

6. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

13.2 km from Central Berkeley

Joceline

NT$8,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A tall hotel with a modern design, a prominent entrance, and a view of the city skyline.

7. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

13.8 km from Central Berkeley

Huy

NT$3,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

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

14.2 km from Central Berkeley

Shea

NT$6,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern building with a sign reading "RIU Plaza Fisherman's Wharf".

9. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

13.7 km from Central Berkeley

Thomas

NT$6,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a large number of uniformly sized windows and a flat roof.

10. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

15.4 km from Central Berkeley

Sangeeta Harinarain

NT$4,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, including sofas and chairs, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

11. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3.9 km from Central Berkeley

Gloria

NT$4,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A high-rise room with a city view, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a patterned rug.

12. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

14.8 km from Central Berkeley

Emily

NT$6,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A hotel room with a large window offering a cityscape view, a lamp, and a chair.

13. Comfort Inn by the Bay

15 km from Central Berkeley

Crystal

NT$3,993 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 13 - Dec 14

A bar area with a curved wooden counter, bar stools, and a glass display case filled with bottles.

14. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

27.3 km from Central Berkeley

Mechelle

NT$4,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A modern living room with a city view, a round coffee table, and a sofa.

15. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

14.7 km from Central Berkeley

Jessica

NT$8,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a cityscape.

16. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

14.1 km from Central Berkeley

Max

NT$6,295 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 4 - Dec 5

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a counter with a coffee station.

17. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

14.3 km from Central Berkeley

ninos

NT$8,320 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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18. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

14.5 km from Central Berkeley

Jamie

NT$4,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A La Quinta hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

26.7 km from Central Berkeley

Andree

NT$4,227 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern lounge area with seating, a bar, and a large window.

20. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

13.7 km from Central Berkeley

Lori

NT$6,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 15 - Dec 16

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Compare popular hotels in Central Berkeley

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western	2.5 star property	7.8 Good 1,001 reviews	View
Hotel Shattuck Plaza	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,417 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,311 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina	4.0 star property	8.2 Very good 5,242 reviews	View
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,447 reviews	View

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 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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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

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Freshly baked cookies!"

Stanford Court San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"We had an amazing stay at Stanford Court! From the moment we arrived, the experience exceeded our expectations. The hotel was beautiful, clean, comfortable, and perfectly located for exploring San Francisco. The staff made us feel welcome, and everything about our stay made the trip that much more special. One of the biggest surprises was the restaurant! We honestly weren’t expecting much, but it completely exceeded our expectations. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our stay. We also loved how convenient the location was for exploring the city, whether we were walking around Nob Hill, heading down to Chinatown, or checking out everything San Francisco has to offer. Overall, Stanford Court made our trip even more memorable. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay and would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting San Francisco. We would happily stay here again!"

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1. Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

3. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

5. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

6. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

7. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

8. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

9. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

11. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

12. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

13. Comfort Inn by the Bay

14. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

15. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

16. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

17. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

18. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

20. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

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