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$4,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley, 0.8 km from Central Berkeley

Jody

NT$6,337 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, and a view of the outdoors.

3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Northwest Berkeley, 1.2 km from Central Berkeley

Regina

NT$5,973 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

4. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.6 km from Central Berkeley

Riitta

NT$6,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 3.2 km from Central Berkeley

Brenda

NT$5,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

6. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.5 km from Central Berkeley

NT$5,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

7. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

13.7 km from Central Berkeley

Richard

NT$5,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A modern interior with a fireplace, sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

8. Grand Hyatt San Francisco

14.4 km from Central Berkeley

Jennie

NT$6,588 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

9. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

15.4 km from Central Berkeley

Sebastian Pablo

NT$4,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed. There is a view of the city through the window.

10. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3.9 km from Central Berkeley

Tamy

NT$5,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

11. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

14.8 km from Central Berkeley

Evelyn

NT$5,964 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

14.3 km from Central Berkeley

Heather

NT$9,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and a high ceiling with skylights.

13. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

14.7 km from Central Berkeley

Isaac

NT$8,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature, adjacent to a bar and dining area with modern decor.

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

14.2 km from Central Berkeley

Morgan

NT$7,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A white car parked in a modern indoor space with a circular ceiling, large windows, and potted plants.

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

14 km from Central Berkeley

ROGER

NT$7,444 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.

16. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

14.5 km from Central Berkeley

eric

NT$4,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

17. Comfort Inn by the Bay

15 km from Central Berkeley

Diane

NT$4,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

18. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

27.3 km from Central Berkeley

Lori

NT$4,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

26 km from Central Berkeley

Alexei

NT$5,230 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

20. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

14.1 km from Central Berkeley

Allyson

NT$6,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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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 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.

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Top Central Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Easy access and pleasant staff"

The Marker Union Square San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"The location is fantastic, right on the corner of the light rail, so you really don’t have to go far at all. You can easily walk around the area and explore the nearby streets. The hotel is a bit older, but the lobby is very nice and welcoming. I would have really appreciated it if they had honored my drink voucher before 4 p.m. since I was away from 4–6 p.m. lol! 😂 However, they did provide two bottles of wine for our stay across two rooms, which was a nice touch. They also accommodated an early check-in at no extra charge, which I greatly appreciated. One thing to keep in mind is that valet parking can take a little while, so I recommend calling ahead to give them a heads-up. The valet service before 2 p.m. was a bit slow, but Mohammed was very nice, helpful, and handsome! 😊 Overall, a great location, a lovely lobby, and some thoughtful touches that made our stay enjoyable. HOTEL LOBBY IS GREAT although hotel can some room /carpet renovation."

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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. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

6. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

7. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

8. Grand Hyatt San Francisco

9. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

11. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

12. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

13. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

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

16. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

17. Comfort Inn by the Bay

18. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

19. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

20. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

Where to stay in Central Berkeley

Downtown Oakland

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Top Central Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

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