The Best Hotels Closest to Historic Berkeley in Oakland for 2026

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A rooftop terrace with a white sofa, two wicker chairs, a fire pit, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a lamp.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a mural of a building, and potted plants.

A mini-fridge stocked with beverages, a snack shelf with chips and snacks, and a mural with a record player and '#AIDENBERKELEY' text.

1. Aiden by Best Western Berkeley

Northwest Berkeley, 0.7 mi from Historic Berkeley

Jeannette

$144 nightly

$166 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with a clear sign indicating a 14' clearance.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a lamp.

A buffet setup with multiple serving stations, each with a covered dish and a serving spoon.

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Northwest Berkeley, 1.1 mi from Historic Berkeley

Brent

$151 nightly

$174 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, yellow chairs, a large table, and a cityscape mural.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating areas, and a bar.

A hotel corridor with a blue patterned carpet, multiple doors, wall-mounted light fixtures, and a chandelier.

A modern building with a rooftop terrace featuring outdoor seating and greenery.

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

Downtown Berkeley, 0.2 mi from Historic Berkeley

Arno

$243 nightly

$280 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A courtyard with a covered dining area, potted plants, and a brick pathway.

A spacious lobby with a chandelier, a checkered floor, and a view of the entrance.

A spacious living area with a teal sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

4. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Downtown Berkeley, < 0.1 mi from Historic Berkeley

Punit

$171 nightly

$197 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

A terrace with a view, featuring a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a decorative lantern.

A large, white hotel with multiple wings and a central tower, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.

A poolside dining area with a table set for two, a pool, and a building with a distinctive tower and dome in the background.

A couple standing in a room with large windows overlooking palm trees and a cityscape.

5. Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Hills, 1.7 mi from Historic Berkeley

Sarah

$316 nightly

$367 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor swimming pool with arched ceilings and a reflection pool.

An architectural corridor with arches and columns, a window with a metal grille, and a view of a garden with a lamp post.

A courtyard with a stone bench, a table with chairs, and various potted plants.

A library with bookshelves, a fireplace, and seating areas.

6. Berkeley City Club

Telegraph District, 0.4 mi from Historic Berkeley

Erica

$235 nightly

$270 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

A street with a crosswalk, a white van parked on the side, and a building with an arched entrance in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a seating area with a bench.

A hotel hallway with multiple doors, wall-mounted sconces, and a bench.

A compact living space with a kitchenette area featuring a microwave, a coffee maker, and a wicker basket on a glass shelf. A grey sofa with patterned cushions is positioned against the wall.

7. Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

North Berkeley, 0.7 mi from Historic Berkeley

Janet

$172 nightly

$198 total

Aug 26 - Aug 27

Total with taxes and fees

A traditional interior with patterned walls, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a large globe chandelier.

A spacious room with a large sofa, a coffee table with books, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A hallway with patterned walls, a tiled floor, a chandelier, and a door leading outside.

A cozy lounge area with striped sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a large globe hanging from the ceiling.

8. Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

Telegraph District, 0.8 mi from Historic Berkeley

carolyn

$155 nightly

$178 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

A living room with a large TV, a wooden cabinet, a black leather chair, a small table with plants, and a window with curtains.

A building with a sign indicating 'Marina Inn' and a 'Vacancy' sign.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

A balcony with a view of neighboring houses and trees.

9. Marina Inn

Ocean View and Fourth Street, 1.4 mi from Historic Berkeley

Marilyn

$111 nightly

$128 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a desk, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

A small building with a door, a window, and an ice dispenser.

A kitchen with a granite countertop, wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a television mounted on the wall.

A narrow hallway with a sliding door, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a hanging coat rack.

10. Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Central Berkeley, 0.2 mi from Historic Berkeley

Holly

$124 nightly

$143 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

A grand foyer with a chandelier, a staircase, and a seating area with a round table.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a patterned chair, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area with chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a chandelier.

11. University Inn & Suites Berkeley

Southwest Berkeley, 1.4 mi from Historic Berkeley

Jodi

$104 nightly

$119 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Total with taxes and fees

A modern building with a unique facade featuring a series of reflective panels and green staircases.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a round mirror on the wall, and a chair.

A natural setting with a tree, moss-covered rocks, and lush greenery.

A room with a checkered floor, a piano, a sofa, a table, and a bench.

12. Nash Hotel

Downtown Berkeley, 0.2 mi from Historic Berkeley

Chad

$119 nightly

$137 total

Aug 26 - Aug 27

Total with taxes and fees

A marble-floored hallway leading to a living area with a sofa and a fireplace.

A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, patterned chairs, a small table with a candle, and a decorative railing.

A spacious, elegantly furnished living area with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and a large abstract painting.

A hotel with a brick facade, a red awning, and a sign for 'Galleria Park Hotel'.

13. Galleria Park Hotel

9.2 mi from Historic Berkeley

LOVLEEN

$184 nightly

$217 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

A grand lobby with a marble floor, a staircase, and a chandelier.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a chandelier.

A hotel with a classic facade, large arched windows, and a prominent entrance with a canopy.

A grand lobby with a marble floor, a grand staircase, and a chandelier.

14. Omni San Francisco Hotel

9 mi from Historic Berkeley

Tracey

$250 nightly

$294 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Total with taxes and fees

A rooftop terrace with tables and potted plants, overlooking a cityscape with a prominent tower and a bridge.

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent sign for "California Center" and "Porte Seasons."

A modern room with a large window offering a city view, a red chair, a white table, and a bowl of apples.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a cityscape and bridge.

15. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

8.9 mi from Historic Berkeley

Razan

$468 nightly

$550 total

Sep 19 - Sep 20

Total with taxes and fees

A modern interior with a central round table surrounded by chairs, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with a yellow table.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchairs, ottoman, and a flat-screen TV.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

16. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

4.4 mi from Historic Berkeley

Jenna

$135 nightly

$157 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola structure.

A bar area with multiple stools, a counter with a television, and shelves with bottles.

A modern gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

17. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

2.5 mi from Historic Berkeley

Daniel

$158 nightly

$177 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Total with taxes and fees

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a view of the city skyline at dusk.

A modern bar area with leather seating, a bar counter, and patterned wall decor.

A restaurant interior with a bar, seating, and a sign reading 'OTTO'S UPTOWN KITCHEN'.

A modern building with a prominent 'KISSEL' sign above the entrance.

18. Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

3.9 mi from Historic Berkeley

Samantha

$183 nightly

$212 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

A reception desk with a geometric patterned wall, a marble countertop, and three side tables with books.

A modern cafe with a central counter, wooden shelves, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

19. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

4.4 mi from Historic Berkeley

Mary

$118 nightly

$137 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Total with taxes and fees

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Hyatt Place' sign, featuring a modern design with large windows and a corner entrance.

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, armchairs, and round tables. Large windows offer views of the cityscape.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the cityscape.

20. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

2.6 mi from Historic Berkeley

Pui Lang

$152 nightly

$171 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

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Compare popular hotels close to Historic Berkeley

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Aiden by Best Western Berkeley	9.4 Exceptional 462 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,012 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley	9.2 Wonderful 649 reviews	View
Hotel Shattuck Plaza	9.0 Wonderful 1,341 reviews	View
Claremont Resort & Club	9.0 Wonderful 1,096 reviews	View

Top Historic Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western

8/10 Good

"la atencion del personal es muy buena, son muy atentos."

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff"

Berkeley City Club

10/10 Excellent

"will stay here again. Very happy with our stay."

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

8/10 Good

"Overall nice stay. Staff was courteous and rooms were nice."

Marina Inn

10/10 Excellent

"My daughter and I really enjoyed the staying. Room very clean and comfortable. Will be staying there next time again."

University Inn & Suites Berkeley

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and close to the university"

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

10/10 Excellent

"Staff warm and responsive."

Brand New Cottage In Great Berkeley Neighborhood.

10/10 Excellent

"Patty’s place was great. Quiet and clean in a nice neighborhood."

Nash Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This place is really cool. It’s older so sometimes things aren’t working but it’s worth it for the vibe."

Other attractions near Historic Berkeley

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

8.2/10 (32 reviews)

Discover works by Rubens, Pollock and Warhol and watch movies by international filmmakers at this museum of the University of California.

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Berkeley Repertory Theater

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

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.

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Berkeley Community Theater

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Berkeley Community Theater on your trip to Berkeley. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.

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Habitot Children's Museum

You can take time to visit Habitot Children's Museum during your travels to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall

8.8/10 (13 reviews)

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.

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The Marsh Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to The Marsh Arts Center during your stay in Berkeley. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life in Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

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Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life

8.0/10 (1 review)

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Historic Berkeley?

Historic Berkeley is located in a welcoming area of Berkeley known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 85 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Historic Berkeley?

Adjacent to Historic Berkeley, Hotel Shattuck Plaza is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. Other good choices close by include Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley and Nash Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near Historic Berkeley?

Expedia has 85 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Historic Berkeley.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Historic Berkeley, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Historic Berkeley.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Historic Berkeley?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Historic Berkeley, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Historic Berkeley?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Oakland Museum of California, Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life, or Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. Explore notable local landmarks like Fox Theater, Campanile, and Grand Lake Theater. You can watch performances at UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, Greek Theater, and Paramount Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Historic Berkeley?

Make your way to Downtown Berkeley Station to catch metro transit. If you'd like to explore around the surrounding area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Our top choices for Historic Berkeley hotels

1. Aiden by Best Western Berkeley

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley

4. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

5. Claremont Resort & Club

6. Berkeley City Club

7. Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

8. Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

9. Marina Inn

10. Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western

11. University Inn & Suites Berkeley

12. Nash Hotel

13. Galleria Park Hotel

14. Omni San Francisco Hotel

15. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

16. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

17. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

18. Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

19. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

20. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Compare popular hotels close to Historic Berkeley

Top Historic Berkeley Hotel Reviews

Sather Berkeley, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Berkeley City Club

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Marina Inn

University Inn & Suites Berkeley

Sens Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

Brand New Cottage In Great Berkeley Neighborhood.

Nash Hotel

Other attractions near Historic Berkeley

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

Berkeley Repertory Theater

Berkeley Community Theater

Habitot Children's Museum

UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall

The Marsh Arts Center

Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life

Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life

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