Berkeley, CA

Travel Guide

Berkeley featuring a city, a river or creek and a high rise building
Greek Theater
Greek Theater showing theater scenes
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive which includes interior views
Berkeley showing a river or creek, a sunset and general coastal views

Where to stay in Berkeley

Berkeley showing a river or creek, a sunset and general coastal views

Downtown Berkeley

4/5(147 area reviews)

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Berkeley Repertory Theater and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Berkeley
Gourmet Ghetto

North Berkeley

4/5(14 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in North Berkeley, Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents are top sights worth seeing.

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Albany

The seaside views and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Albany. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are a few top sights nearby.

Albany
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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.

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Central Berkeley

3.5/5(58 area reviews)

When in Central Berkeley, you can plan a visit to Berkeley Repertory Theater and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Central Berkeley
Came out and thought the shadows looked cool 😎

Southwest Berkeley

If you're spending some time in Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake are top sights worth seeing.

Southwest Berkeley
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
4 out of 5
200 Marina Blvd, Berkeley, CA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Berkeley. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
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 ...
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
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Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
400 Park St, Alameda, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Alameda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Cozy and Affordable Homes in Santa Ana
Cozy and Affordable Homes in Santa Ana
2 out of 5
5 Santa Ana Ave, Daly City, CA
Stay at this apartment in Daly City. Popular attractions San Francisco Zoo and Serramonte Center are located nearby.
Cozy and Affordable Homes in Santa Ana
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Reviews of Berkeley

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5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 33%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 17%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 2%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Food options are awesome

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

No elevator!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

University is great for walking, close to downtown, close to San Francisco and Oakland attractions

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Berkeley is a sweet town, full of brown-shingled homes, flowers, techies and graduate students.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Berkeley is great. Everything within walking distance. Vary safe, and the university is only blocks away.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

BART from SFO to Hotel Shattuck could not have been more convenient. It takes time, but it's easy.

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