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Our top choices for Central Berkeley hotels

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderful night sleep would book here again in a heartbeat"
United States
Holly
The price is NT$3,797
NT$4,374 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western
Bar (on property)

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, (1,357 reviews)
"Great stay and location!"
United States
Erica
The price is NT$4,560
NT$5,253 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

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)
"Brand new construction, really quiet rooms amazing bathrooms, great area convenience to restaurants and UC Berkeley would always stay here again"
United States
Myles
The price is NT$4,099
NT$4,722 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG
Sports facility

4. 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, (1,413 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
Ramamurthy
The price is NT$5,052
NT$5,668 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View | View from room

5. 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, (1,671 reviews)
"Always a good stay"
United States
Ildefonso
The price is NT$3,968
NT$4,807 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
Exterior

6. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
3.0 star property
3.6 km from Central Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,043 reviews)
"Love this place and the shopping center in the area great"
United States
Sheila
The price is NT$5,116
NT$5,739 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
Exterior

7. 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, (5,111 reviews)
"The rooms were clean and bright, Staff was so friendly."
United States
Ariona
The price is NT$4,181
NT$4,817 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Terrace/patio

8. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
3.8 km from Central Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,251 reviews)
"hotel very clean and rooms had everything we needed"
United States
Caroll
The price is NT$4,063
NT$4,559 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
City view from property

9. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center
2.5 star property
7.4 km from Central Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great potatoes"
United States
Armondo
The price is NT$3,878
NT$4,506 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center
Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Water View | Balcony view

10. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
3.0 star property
9.6 km from Central Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,215 reviews)
"It was as nice room an had the pool an hot tub, along with the restaurant a breakfast. It’s in a great location."
United States
Ronald William Christopher
The price is NT$3,072
NT$3,570 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
Lobby sitting area

11. 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, (7,655 reviews)
"An excellent location with an amazing breakfast buffet!"
Canada
Maribeth
The price is NT$4,465
NT$6,563 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Coffee shop

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, (2,604 reviews)
"Beautiful stay!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is NT$6,720
NT$7,909 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
LUMA Hotel San Francisco
Balcony

13. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
3.5 star property
20.5 km from Central Berkeley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,725 reviews)
"The rooms were nice & clean & in a quiet - Scenic location."
United States
Judy
The price is NT$2,595
NT$2,958 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Exterior

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG
2.5 star property
17.2 km from Central Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Every aspect of the Holiday Inn was a perfect environment spending my weekend in Oakland, California"
United States
Roshell
The price is NT$2,955
NT$3,803 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG
Meeting facility

15. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
4.0 star property
13.2 km from Central Berkeley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,451 reviews)
"Great location , staff and hotel"
United Kingdom
Rajdeep
The price is NT$6,952
NT$9,641 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Terrace/patio

16. 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, (2,275 reviews)
"Love staying here!!!"
United States
Brittney
The price is NT$5,999
NT$7,061 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Exterior

17. 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, (3,669 reviews)
"Hotel has a great location, rooms are large and clean"
United States
William
The price is NT$4,834
NT$7,223 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf
Terrace/patio

18. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
13.8 km from Central Berkeley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,215 reviews)
"Great location friendly staff very pleasant stay"
United States
Lissa
The price is NT$5,007
NT$7,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Restaurant

19. The Lodge at Tiburon

The Lodge at Tiburon
3.5 star property
15.8 km from Central Berkeley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,023 reviews)
"The location is fabulous, close to shops and restaurants."
United States
Kristen
The price is NT$4,687
NT$6,506 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
The Lodge at Tiburon
City view

20. Argonaut Hotel

Argonaut Hotel
4.5 star property
14.3 km from Central Berkeley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,353 reviews)
"Excellent location, clean and comfortable rooms, and very helpful staff. Great experience overall and would definitely stay here again!"
United States
Behrooz
The price is NT$7,912
NT$10,695 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Argonaut 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, large windows, and a visible street with cars and a cyclist.

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.

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 Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.

A harbor with a large ship, a marina, and a cityscape in the background.

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.

Top Central Berkeley Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

10/10 Excellent
"great location and great views of the bay area"
Juan 4-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

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?
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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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