Downtown Berkeley
Oakland
Visit Downtown Berkeley
Popular places to visit
Historic Berkeley
Find out about the history of Berkeley with a stop at Historic Berkeley. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Discover works by Rubens, Pollock and Warhol and watch movies by international filmmakers at this museum of the University of California.
Berkeley Repertory Theater
You can make plans for a show at Berkeley Repertory Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall
You can get tickets for a performance at UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall during your stay in Berkeley. Take in the acclaimed theatre scene and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Berkeley Community Theater
You can make plans for a show at Berkeley Community Theater on your trip to Berkeley. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.
Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life during your trip to Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)
Top hotels in Downtown Berkeley
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"A"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"My family and I had a good time staying there"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Excellent location within walking distance of all major pier attractions. Fantastic breakfast and beautiful rooms. Stay here if traveling to SF, even with family."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"clean, excellant staff, a block from union square"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"The first tower that they placed us in smelled like absolute weed throughout the entire floor."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Berkeley
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
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.
Albany
Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
West Oakland
While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like Old Oakland and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.
South Berkeley
While you're in South Berkeley, take in top sights like Telegraph Avenue and jump on the metro at Ashby Station to see more of the city.
