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Our top choices for Berkeley hostels

Lobby sitting area

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (380 reviews)
"Clean, quiet, staff plans fun and affordable activities around daily. Really great!"
United States
chrysalyne
$71 nightly
The price is $83
Feb 19 - Feb 20
Total with taxes and fees
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Lobby

Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (209 reviews)
"Clean, walkable and quiet hostel with plenty of food within walking distance."
United States
Daniel
$59 nightly
The price is $69
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Total with taxes and fees
Amsterdam Hostel
Full-size fridge, microwave, toaster

Chapter San Francisco

Chapter San Francisco
2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (390 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff. Wonderful stay "
United States
Joseph
$65 nightly
The price is $76
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Total with taxes and fees
Chapter San Francisco
Interior

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (318 reviews)
"Super comfortable space and location. Super friendly staff. Love this hostel"
United States
Alma
$95 nightly
The price is $111
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Total with taxes and fees
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
Lobby

Bposhtels San Francisco

Bposhtels San Francisco
2.0 star property
Union Square
$50 nightly
The price is $59
Feb 7 - Feb 8
Total with taxes and fees
Bposhtels San Francisco
Lobby

Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel
1.5 star property
Union Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (995 reviews)
"For $10 a night free food is an "
United States
Juan
$89 nightly
The price is $105
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Total with taxes and fees
Orange Village Hostel
Living area

ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco

ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco
2.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (59 reviews)
"Great place very nice and cozy"
Canada
Eshan
$80 nightly
The price is $94
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Total with taxes and fees
ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco
Terrace/patio

Adelaide Hostel

Adelaide Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (636 reviews)
"I needed a quick place to stay after making a mistake with my flight. The price for the 4 bed to a room was very good. The hostel is clean and the staff was very helpful. You can't expect "quiet" when you're in the Union Square area, but I was happy with my stay."
United States
Michael
$94 nightly
The price is $110
Feb 4 - Feb 5
Total with taxes and fees
Adelaide Hostel
Front of property

European Hostel

European Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
5.4 out of 10, (670 reviews)
"It was pretty dirty, but fine for the price"
United States
Gabriel
$47 nightly
The price is $55
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Total with taxes and fees
European Hostel
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Top Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Front desk staff were great and the concierge, Judy was very helpful and informative."
Faron 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Find out more about Berkeley

Berkeley Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,643
Accommodation
11 Hostels
Lowest Price
$55
Highest Price
$111

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Berkeley?
You may like the prices at this top lodging option in the area, which gets good reviews from our customers: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina - 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from the heart of Berkeley. Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Hyde St & Lombard St Stop and Hyde St & Greenwich St Stop. You can take advantage of free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Berkeley?
Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 66°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Berkeley is 18 inches.
What is there to see and do in Berkeley?
Overall, Berkeley is known for its college atmosphere, sports, and restaurants. Top attractions include Pier 39 and Oracle Park. Get out into nature with places like University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley, Tilden Regional Park, and San Francisco Bay. Cultural attractions include UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, and Greek Theater.
What's the best way to get to and around Berkeley while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Berkeley on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), 11.5 mi (18.5 km) away from the city center. An alternative is Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field), which is 14.2 mi (22.8 km) away. After you've arrived, you might want to make use of public transit. You can access metro transit at Downtown Berkeley Station, North Berkeley Station, and Ashby Station. If you're looking to see more of the surrounding area, make your way to Berkeley Station to hop on a train.

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