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Popular places to visit
Jack London Square
Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here.
University of California, Berkeley
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of California, Berkeley, during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area.
Greek Theater
You can enjoy a show at Greek Theater during your trip to Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this vibrant 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
San Francisco: Lombard St Loop 50 Min Best City Highlights Tour
Top hotels in Northwest Berkeley
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Excellent location mex to cable cars (how they were not running due to technical issue). Clean room with awesome cleaning staff. We never had an issue with any dirty areas. Only issue was air con was too cold in the room and we could not adjust it
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The staff was not helpful and rude. My car was too tall for the parking structure and a security guard had to help me get reimbursed for the fee charged for 2 days. I was left to find parking around the block on my own. The room was not as described and when i complained, they wanted to argue. The ...
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
There was fireworks going off all night and some during the morning! I was not aware of the Chinese New Year, which is fine, but I came to do an exam and the noise was horrible!
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Beds are 2 full size beds
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Rooms are spacious, clean, and location couldn’t be better. The attitude and less than friendly attitude of the gentleman during check in was less than pleasant, but tolerable for a one night stay.
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Absolutely spotless room, nice stall shower, great mattress and lovely bed linens. Best hotel gym I’ve found!
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Berkeley
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.
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.
Southwest Berkeley
If you're spending some time in Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake 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.
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. 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.
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.
