What is South Berkeley like?

You'll be sure to have fun visiting Berkeley's South Berkeley neighborhood. Are you looking for South Berkeley travel tips? Be sure to check out Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay while you're in the neighborhood.

How many hotels should I expect to find in South Berkeley?

If you're searching for places to stay in Berkeley, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 24 South Berkeley hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Berkeley, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in South Berkeley.

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What is there to do around this Berkeley neighborhood?

If you're looking forward to a day of shopping in South Berkeley, consider Berkeley Flea Market or Telegraph Avenue, and pick out the perfect souvenir. Chabad of the East Bay and Black Repertory Group are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. Habitot Children's Museum, Berkeley Community Theater, and The Marsh Arts Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around South Berkeley. Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life and Robert Lowie Museum of Anthropology are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Berkeley.

How can I get around South Berkeley and the greater Berkeley area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? Ashby Station is the closest metro station.

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1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Northwest Berkeley, 2.3 km from South Berkeley

Vena

NT$5,954 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley, 1.4 km from South Berkeley

Renato

NT$6,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

3. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

2.8 km from South Berkeley

Elianna

NT$5,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

4. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3.2 km from South Berkeley

Tamy

NT$5,471 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Berkeley Marina, 4.1 km from South Berkeley

Curt

NT$5,418 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

6. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

13.7 km from South Berkeley

Richard

NT$5,633 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

7. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

13.8 km from South Berkeley

MELISSA

NT$6,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

8. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

15.3 km from South Berkeley

Sebastian Pablo

NT$4,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

9. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

14.6 km from South Berkeley

Savanah

NT$6,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

10. Comfort Inn by the Bay

15 km from South Berkeley

Diane

NT$4,714 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

14 km from South Berkeley

Angelo

NT$6,554 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A balcony with a view of a river and city skyline.

12. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

8.3 km from South Berkeley

Debbie

NT$5,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

13. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

14.5 km from South Berkeley

Alexandra

NT$8,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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

14. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

14 km from South Berkeley

Heather

NT$8,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.

15. Oaktown Roost

6.1 km from South Berkeley

Davida

NT$3,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

16. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

14.3 km from South Berkeley

Jinyu

NT$3,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

26.5 km from South Berkeley

Mechelle

NT$4,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

18. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

14.2 km from South Berkeley

Allyson

NT$6,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of a cityscape at sunset.

19. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

14.6 km from South Berkeley

Janet

NT$5,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a vintage camper parked nearby.

20. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

13.7 km from South Berkeley

Elisa

NT$6,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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Compare popular hotels in South Berkeley

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,445 reviews	View
Hotel Shattuck Plaza	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,392 reviews	View
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,809 reviews	View
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 2,368 reviews	View

Where to stay in South Berkeley

Find the best South 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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Our top choices for South Berkeley hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

3. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

4. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

6. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

7. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

8. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

9. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

10. Comfort Inn by the Bay

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

12. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

13. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

14. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

15. Oaktown Roost

16. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

17. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

18. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

19. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

20. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

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