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4820 Cheap Hotels in Downtown Berkeley - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

4.0 star property
Downtown Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1075)
"Nice hotel with a retro vibe that is located in the heart of Berkeley."
United States
Yulia
Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

4.0 star property
Downtown Berkeley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (531)
"The attendants at breakfast were excellent."
United States
William
The price is AU$304
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

Nash Hotel

2.0 star property
Downtown Berkeley
6.6 out of 10, (309)
"Room was in good condition. Definitely get a private bathroom. Conveniently close to downtown Berkeley. "
United States
Matthew
The price is AU$206
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Nash Hotel

Sonesta Select San Ramon

3.0 star property
29.1 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Great location for visiting family in the area. Room was clean and the front desk was very helpful with extra towels. "
United States
Felicia
The price is AU$159
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Sonesta Select San Ramon

Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

3.0 star property
20.4 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1106)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Heidi
The price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG

2.5 star property
19.1 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Room was clean, quiet & comfortable."
United States
Marilyn
The price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward

3.0 star property
25.9 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1078)
"This place was so good "
United States
Tae Kyoung
The price is AU$151
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

2.5 star property
19.8 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2275)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Dixon
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

3.0 star property
9.1 km from Downtown Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1010)
"Wonderful place with delicious breakfast "
United States
Abdias
The price is AU$222
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

2.5 star property
6.9 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1010)
"Very clean and the staff was very welcoming!"
United States
Blanca
The price is AU$171
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.0 star property
3.5 km from Downtown Berkeley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1175)
"We’ve stayed several times, and it’s always really enjoyable!"
United States
thomas
The price is AU$257
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3.0 star property
3.9 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1278)
"Great overnight stay and across the street from the Bay Street shopping district."
United States
Sasha
The price is AU$199
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

4.0 star property
Berkeley Marina, 4 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (3903)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Rafael
The price is AU$206
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

3.0 star property
4 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1167)
"Nice staff clean rooms"
United States
Kiran
The price is AU$188
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Harbor Court Hotel

4.0 star property
13.4 km from Downtown Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Favorite getaway- great staff, clean rooms very accommodating "
United States
Leticia
The price is AU$316
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Harbor Court Hotel

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

3.0 star property
14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1839)
"Great stay. "
United States
Jon
The price is AU$285
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

4.0 star property
14.6 km from Downtown Berkeley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2365)
"Amazing hotel"
United States
Leslie
The price is AU$346
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
LUMA Hotel San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4.0 star property
14 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2786)
"Great stay and clean hotel"
United States
LeoAngelo
The price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4.0 star property
14.2 km from Downtown Berkeley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2101)
"Great stay "
United States
Samantha
The price is AU$166
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Galleria Park Hotel

4.0 star property
14.5 km from Downtown Berkeley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1010)
"I had a great stay. The room was nice, the bed was comfortable, and the staff were very helpful."
United States
Luke
The price is AU$271
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Galleria Park Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Berkeley

Find the best Downtown Berkeley areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Oakland

Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater 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 Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.

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.

North Berkeley

While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.

Rockridge

Be sure to check out the restaurants and shopping while you're strolling through Rockridge, and hop on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the surrounding area.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Berkeley like?
Downtown Berkeley is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Make sure that you visit Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive as part of your Downtown Berkeley travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Berkeley?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley is the highest ranked property in Downtown Berkeley. This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from University of California, Berkeley, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Hotel Shattuck Plaza and Nash Hotel.
How many hotels will I be able to find in the Downtown Berkeley area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Berkeley, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 41 Downtown Berkeley hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Berkeley, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Downtown Berkeley.
What is there to do in this Berkeley neighbourhood?
You can catch a show at UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, Berkeley Community Theater and Berkeley Repertory Theater while in Downtown Berkeley. Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Berkeley include Habitot Children's Museum, Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life and Robert Lowie Museum of Anthropology. While you're out sightseeing in Berkeley, make sure that you visit other sights such as Spieker Pool or Hellman Tennis Center.
How can I get around Downtown Berkeley and the greater Berkeley area?
Ready to get out and explore the city? Downtown Berkeley Station is the closest metro station.

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