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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

1. Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western
2.5 star property
Central Berkeley
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Wonderful night sleep would book here again in a heartbeat"
United States
Holly
The price is P7,532
P8,676 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western
Bar (on property)

2. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4.0 star property
Downtown Berkeley, 0.8 km from Central Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,353 reviews)
"Great stay and location!"
United States
Erica
The price is P11,033
P12,710 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG
2.5 star property
Northwest Berkeley, 1.2 km from Central Berkeley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Brand new construction, really quiet rooms amazing bathrooms, great area convenience to restaurants and UC Berkeley would always stay here again"
United States
Myles
The price is P10,008
P11,528 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG
Exterior

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
4.0 star property
Berkeley Marina, 3.2 km from Central Berkeley
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (5,125 reviews)
"Staffs are very friendly, room very clean, breakfast is great"
United States
Nou
The price is P8,240
P9,491 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Exterior

5. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
3.0 star property
3.6 km from Central Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,049 reviews)
"Love this place and the shopping center in the area great"
United States
Sheila
The price is P11,196
P12,561 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
Sports facility

6. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
3.0 star property
3.5 km from Central Berkeley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,414 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
Ramamurthy
The price is P10,633
P11,930 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
View from room

7. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
3.9 km from Central Berkeley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,695 reviews)
"Great stay. We would definitely stay there again."
United States
Jerardo
The price is P9,695
P11,578 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
Terrace/patio

8. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
3.8 km from Central Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,266 reviews)
"hotel very clean and rooms had everything we needed"
United States
Caroll
The price is P9,181
P10,300 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
City view from property

9. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center
2.5 star property
7.4 km from Central Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great potatoes"
United States
Armondo
The price is P7,642
P8,880 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center
Balcony view

10. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
3.0 star property
9.6 km from Central Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,230 reviews)
"The front staff were friendly and helpful. We loved the view. Will stay again if in the area."
United States
Chelsea
The price is P6,883
P7,997 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
Lobby sitting area

11. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
13.7 km from Central Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7,671 reviews)
"Great location, attentive staff, amazing breakfast!"
United States
Nicole
The price is P10,391
P14,806 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Balcony

12. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
3.5 star property
20.5 km from Central Berkeley
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,737 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean room, good location near restaurants and coliseum."
United States
Tracy
The price is P6,051
P6,899 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Property amenity

13. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
3.0 star property
14 km from Central Berkeley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,477 reviews)
"Hotel was in a great location. Breakfast was good and rooms were very clean and spacious"
United States
Cindy Patricia
The price is P11,133
P15,136 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Coffee shop

14. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

LUMA Hotel San Francisco
4.0 star property
14.3 km from Central Berkeley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,595 reviews)
"Beautiful stay!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is P13,448
P15,828 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
LUMA Hotel San Francisco
Terrace/patio

15. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
14.2 km from Central Berkeley
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,299 reviews)
"Love staying here!!!"
United States
Brittney
The price is P12,197
P14,355 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Lobby

16. Walnut Creek Marriott

Walnut Creek Marriott
3.5 star property
19.2 km from Central Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,170 reviews)
"Staff are attentive and helpful Nice place to stay"
United States
Jane
The price is P7,381
P8,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Walnut Creek Marriott
Meeting facility

17. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
4.0 star property
13.2 km from Central Berkeley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,462 reviews)
"great breakfast buffet and amazing location"
United States
Juan
The price is P13,698
P18,997 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Bar (on property)

18. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill
3.0 star property
21 km from Central Berkeley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,449 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay. The location had so many stores and restaurants within walking distance."
United States
Carol
The price is P8,069
P9,214 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill
Exterior

19. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf
4.0 star property
14.1 km from Central Berkeley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,663 reviews)
"Great location of traveling with family"
United States
Kelly
The price is P11,111
P16,096 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf
Terrace/patio

20. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
13.8 km from Central Berkeley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,226 reviews)
"Great location friendly staff very pleasant stay"
United States
Lissa
The price is P10,767
P15,739 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
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Where to stay in Central Berkeley

Find the best Central Berkeley areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A street scene with a prominent building featuring a large marquee sign reading "OAKLAND."

Downtown Oakland

Theaters, 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.

The Art Museum Pacific Film Archive building with a modern design, large windows, and a visible street with cars and a cyclist.

Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Historic Berkeley. 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.

A sculpture made of debris by a waterfront.
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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? Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are a few top sights nearby.

A busy street with cars, a Grand Lake Theatre sign, and various shops.

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.

A harbor with a large ship, a marina, and a cityscape in the background.

West Oakland

While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like Old Oakland and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.

Top Central Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, helpful staff, clean room, delicious breakfast!"
Supriya 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Central Berkeley?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Berkeley's Central Berkeley neighborhood has to offer. Consider a visit to Historic Berkeley as part of your Central Berkeley travel plans.
What's a favorite hotel to stay in Central Berkeley?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western is the highest ranked property in Central Berkeley. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from University of California, Berkeley, and it offers free breakfast and free parking.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Central Berkeley area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Berkeley, choose from one of Expedia's 13 hotels and other accommodations in Central Berkeley.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central Berkeley, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Central Berkeley.
What is there to do around this Berkeley neighborhood?
Historic Berkeley is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Central Berkeley. While you're out sightseeing in Berkeley, be sure to visit other sights like Berkeley Community Theater or Robert Lowie Museum of Anthropology.