Downtown Berkeley
Oakland
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.
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 acclaimed theater scene and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Berkeley Repertory Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Berkeley Repertory Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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.
Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life during your trip to Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown Berkeley
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Excellent! We highly recommend the Hotel.
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean room, quick check in, comfortable bed and pillows
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Yes th room was clean and the staff very friendly
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Clean room and friendly, courteous staff!
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Clean, spacious room. Not good pressure in shower. Very slippery floor in shower and non-slip mat was very small.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Room was clean and staff was nice! They answered all questions I had and were really helpful overall!
Reviewed on Feb 6, 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
When in Central Berkeley, you can plan a visit to Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Chabad of the East Bay.
