Downtown Berkeley
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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 when you take a trip to Historic Berkeley. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Berkeley Repertory Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Berkeley Repertory Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall
You can make plans for a show at UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall during your stay in Berkeley. Take in the entertainment choices and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Herrick Hospital
Though Herrick Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Berkeley while you are here.
Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation Berkeley Dwight Way
Though Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation Berkeley Dwight Way might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Berkeley while you are here.
Things to do

Berkeley: Guided Wine Tasting with Local Sommelière

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

San Francisco: PIER 39 Flyer, 7D Ride, & Laser Maze Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown Berkeley

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Berkeley

Central Berkeley
When in Central Berkeley, you can plan a visit to Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Repertory Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

Elmwood
If you're spending some time in Elmwood, Telegraph Avenue and Chabad of the East Bay are top sights worth seeing.

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

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

Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Telegraph Avenue and Historic Berkeley.