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$80
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
Smiling women on sightseeing bus in San Francisco

San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour

AU$72
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Big Bus Panoramic Sunset Tour
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)
San Francisco GoCar Tour

GoCar San Francisco Tour

AU$150
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
GoCar San Francisco Tour
"Sun Painting" Created by artist Bob Miller, this classic Exploratorium exhibit is a “live” painting that uses light from the from the Sun as its palette.

SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission

AU$60
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
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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$225 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$225
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! (4,690 reviews)
"Price was high but had everything we needed."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$232 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$232
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,892 reviews)
"The staff were all helpful and accommodating to every request and question. The rooms are spacious, nice, and clean. The view from the windows was a complete bonus (especially at night)! Minutes walk from pretty much everything. Thanks for a nice stay - we will be back."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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$303 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$303
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! (6,984 reviews)
"Breakfast was great for us with alot of choice . We found the location excellent. We actually walked to the cruise ship port rather than Uber because it was so close !"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$397 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$397
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,941 reviews)
"Everything was excellent. We checked in late so they allowed us to check out late. Friendly ppl"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$244 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$244
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,658 reviews)
"Greg was very friendly and had great energy. 10/10 stay."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

5 out of 5
950 Mason Street Atop Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$456 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$456
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (1,398 reviews)
"Beautiful property and grear staff"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Fairmont San Francisco
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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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