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Our top choices for Berkeley hostels

Lobby sitting area

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (453 reviews)
"Perfect for a solo traveler! This hostel is very affordable and safe, especially thanks to the 4-person female dorms. The common areas are perfect for meeting people and having a good time. I had an excellent week-long stay in the heart of San Francisco and it was good quality for the price of the stay."
Canada
Jennifer
The price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
15 July - 16 July
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Lobby

Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel
1.5 star property
Union Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Best hostel in my lives"
United States
Jieyuan
The price is AU$121
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Orange Village Hostel
Lobby

Bposhtels San Francisco

Bposhtels San Francisco
2.0 star property
Union Square
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (9 reviews)
"The photos of the hostel rooms felt spacious but actual room was very small and not the same as in photos though very helpful staff and love the hospitality"
United States
Nevil
The price is AU$66
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July
Bposhtels San Francisco
Interior

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (368 reviews)
"Check in was smooth had 0 problems. Rooms were nice and loved how rooms had restroom and shower access. Location was right on busline to Golden Gate Bridge!"
United States
Jesus
The price is AU$172
includes taxes & fees
22 July - 23 July
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
Lobby

Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (240 reviews)
"nice"
United States
qinghua
The price is AU$113
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Amsterdam Hostel
Full-sized fridge, microwave, toaster

Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (450 reviews)
"Clean, well maintained, great staff, everything good."
United States
Kevin
The price is AU$186
includes taxes & fees
15 July - 16 July
Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
Front of property

European Hostel

European Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
5.4 out of 10, (699 reviews)
"Was very minimal, but was as exactly as expected for the cost. Great budget hostel. Very small small rooms"
United States
Alexander
The price is AU$107
includes taxes & fees
22 July - 23 July
European Hostel
Terrace/patio

Adelaide Hostel

Adelaide Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (651 reviews)
"Room was okay, kinda smelled a little funny, but at the price rate that’s fairly normal "
United States
Jesse
The price is AU$168
includes taxes & fees
10 July - 11 July
Adelaide Hostel
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Top Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent
"The room is clean and breakfast is very good ! Will definitely stay here again if ever we go to SF."
Elizabeth 2-night trip
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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

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Berkeley Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,871
Accommodation
12 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$66
Highest Price
AU$186

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Berkeley?
You may like the nightly rates at this top accommodation in the area, which gets good reviews from our travellers: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina - 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from the heart of Berkeley. Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of California St & Larkin St Stop. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a lift at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Berkeley?
Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here are some stats about the local climate: The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Berkeley is 465 mm.
What is there to see and do in Berkeley?
Overall, Berkeley is known for its university setting, sports and restaurants. Major attractions include Pier 39, Oracle Park and San Francisco Bay. Get out into nature with places such as University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley, Tilden Regional Park and Berkeley Municipal Rose Garden. Cultural attractions include Berkeley Repertory Theater, UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive.
What's the best way to get to and around Berkeley while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Berkeley on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.), 11.5 mi (18.5 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field), located 14.2 mi (22.8 km) away. Once you've arrived, you might want to use public transport to get around. You can access metro transport at Downtown Berkeley Station, North Berkeley Station and Ashby Station. If you're looking to check out more of the surrounding area, make your way to Berkeley Station to take a train.

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