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Find the best Central Berkeley areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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Downtown Oakland

Theaters, art galleries, and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.

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Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Repertory Theater. 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.

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Piedmont

You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.

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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.

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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.

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Top Central Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

8/10 Good

"Great staff and excellent location but let down by the hotel decor and fittings looking tired. I would stay here again though."

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

8/10 Good

"The hotel makes a lot of money, especially with how much they charge per day, as well as their $80 per day parking. *Most* of the staff was friendly, except for the host at check in who made me feel stupid for not knowing that the pool was across the street, and not even in our hotel, which I overlooked. Who knew that one of the hotel’s amenities wasn’t even in the hotel? What? When I come up really nice and sweet I don’t need a stuck up snob telling me what to do. Especially when I only asked a simple question. Cheers to him though. But yeah, I’m not about to be in swim attire crossing the street in San Fran to a different hotel. The rooms were clean but nothing fancy. They were out of conditioner :( my fault I should’ve just brought my own. But the rooms were clean at least. The nicest person was the Asian lady custodian on level 6. She was really friendly and curteous. And all she said was hello but I could tell by her tone that she meant respect with great customer service, unlike the guy downstairs. Anyway, probably won’t stay here again anytime soon, nothing really around the hotel except for old businesses and closed up shops. The surrounding areas are dirty and full of homeless people. Almost stepped in human waste. Tip: find parking elsewhere. Also I try not to be bitter and have been in customer service, but I spent so much money on this so I expected better in return. $16 for a breakfast sandwich. No thanks."

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"The self-serve coffee machine in the lobby guaranteed that I would be able to get a cup of coffee, anytime I wanted it. While it wasn’t the best cup of coffee that I ever had, it did the trick when no coffee shops were open. There were other settings on the machine for espresso, cappuccino, etc. How many times have you stayed in an hotel where the in-room coffee maker wouldn’t work? This machine in the lobby was really a nice touch. There was a nice selection of tea and cookies, too. But give me the coffee."

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 18 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.

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Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Marin Lodge

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Best Western Plus Heritage Inn

The Evergreen

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Diablo Mountain Inn - Walnut Creek

Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport

San Remo Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Garrett

Marina Village Inn

Hotel Aura SFO

Soma House

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

The Lodge at Tiburon

Marina Motel

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

Where to stay in Central Berkeley

Downtown Oakland

Downtown Berkeley

Piedmont

Albany

West Oakland

Top Central Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

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