Downtown Berkeley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Berkeley
Popular places to visit
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.
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 Repertory Theater
You can make plans for a show at Berkeley Repertory Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices 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 art galleries 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.
Activities
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
San Francisco: PIER 39 Flyer, 7D Ride, & Laser Maze Ticket
Ultimate San Francisco Tour Pass with All Major Sites Package
Our pick of the best Downtown Berkeley Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Room in great shape! Breakfast Excellent! Close to Pier 39 Close to VA Hospital Good Parking Lot
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
The room was clean.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Fairmont San Francisco
Friendly staff & beautiful room.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Everything
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Large room. Clean. Great location. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
For the $ and the what you get and location. Its great.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Berkeley
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.
Central Berkeley
Central Berkeley might not have many top sights, but UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Elmwood
While visiting Elmwood, you might make a stop by sights like Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay.
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
Southwest Berkeley
While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.
