Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Downtown Berkeley
Downtown Berkeley

Popular places to visit

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

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 Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Berkeley which includes a river or creek, a bridge and a sunset

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.

Historic Berkeley
Berkeley Repertory Theater

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.

Berkeley Repertory Theater

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 entertainment choices and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.

UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall

Herrick Hospital

If Herrick Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Berkeley.

Herrick Hospital

Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation Berkeley Dwight Way

If Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation Berkeley Dwight Way is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Berkeley.

Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation Berkeley Dwight Way

Activities

Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

AU$73
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

AU$81
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

AU$212
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Smiling women on sightseeing bus in San Francisco

San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour

AU$65
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise

San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise

AU$72
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise
Golden Gate Bridge at sunset in San Francisco

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

AU$88
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
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Our pick of the best Downtown Berkeley Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$239 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$239
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,695 reviews)
"Overall, my experience at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway was mixed. The room itself was clean and comfortable, and the staff inside the hotel were friendly and helpful during our stay. However, we had an issue with the security outside late at night. We came back around 2 a.m. and didn’t realize we needed ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
380 S Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$166 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$166
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,642 reviews)
"The property was older yet maintained very well. The entire staff from the front desk staff to the breakfast attendant were very kind and cordial. The mattress was very comfortable. Overall I would give them a B+ grade."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$248 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$248
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,779 reviews)
"A good stay. I travel a lot to the SF area. This was a big nightly price for me, much more than I usually choose to pay. It was nice but it was a lot per night."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

5 out of 5
950 Mason Street Atop Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$487 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$487
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,403 reviews)
"Obviously, this is a historic, classic, original Fairmont hotel. Friendly staffs, and great services. I have absolutely nothing negative to say about this property. Firmaont San Francisco, enough said."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Fairmont San Francisco
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$302 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$302
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,027 reviews)
"I can't speak to whether it's healthy or not, but plentiful and plenty of options and it was nice to have an included breakfast. Not typical in US hotels"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

4 out of 5
200 Marina Blvd, Berkeley, CA
The price is AU$204 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$204
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Berkeley. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,520 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Berkeley

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Central Berkeley

Central Berkeley might not have many top sights, but Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Repertory Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Central Berkeley
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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.

South Berkeley
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Elmwood

While visiting Elmwood, you might make a stop by sights like Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay.

Elmwood
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North Berkeley

4/5(1 area review)

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

North Berkeley
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Southwest Berkeley

While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake.

Southwest Berkeley
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Upper Telegraph

While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Historic Berkeley are some notable places to visit nearby.

Upper Telegraph

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