Hotels in Berkeley, CA

The top areas to stay in Berkeley in terms of public transport availability are Southern Berkeley, Downtown Berkeley and Northern Berkeley. These areas benefit from having rapid transit stations, offering tourists easy access to the city's three primary areas. Frequent bus stops service hotels in Berkeley, so if you find a cheap hotel in Berkeley a bit of a distance from the stations, you will still likely have easy access via bus. There are taxi services that cater to most of the city, should there be an area not serviced by bus or rapid transit, you will be able to book a cab. You can also consider renting a car to explore the area conveniently. Finding a hotel in Berkeley that offers adequate access to its many destinations is made easier by the seasonal tourist transit and group tour services offered by the city.

Downtown Berkeley, South Side and Westbrae are all great choices for those traveling on business in need of easy access to the city CBD. Great Berkeley hotel options include the Cozy Apartments hotel accommodation and the Super 8 by Wyndham. Those traveling for leisure may be tempted to seek accommodation in the Courtyard by Marriott in nearby Emeryville. The traveler on a budget would find the Highlander Motel's pricing in Piedmont to be quite reasonable.

The Botanical Garden at UC Berkeley is one of the city's most popular attractions and, as such, offers easy access by bus, taxi and rapid transit. The garden boasts flora from around the world, with a particular emphasis on Mediterranean flora. The César Chávez Park in the Berkeley harbor district offers spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay Area and has a picnic area, as well as a large off-the-leash dog park. There is a dedicated bus route from Downtown Berkeley to the harbor. There are several Berkeley hotels in this area. Between Berkeley Hills and the San Pablo Ridge, Tilden Park is a magical lush forest park area that boasts 18-hole golf, hiking and horseback riding. The area is slightly out of the way and requires a car trip to reach. In this case, a taxi service is a good option, or you can rent a car through momondo.

Northwest Berkeley is the up-and-coming entertainment center in the greater Berkeley area. This is convenient due to the proximity to the Northern Berkeley rapid transit station and Berkeley hotels. Buses run till evening, and should you be in the area later than that, several taxi services cater to the area. The Albatross on San Pablo Ave offers beer, snacks, darts and board games in a 'lived in' decor setting. Another San Pablo Ave locale, Missouri Lounge, offers DJs playing everything from funk to punk. The club has a patio area and serves a variety of cool beverages. Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen is a restaurant serving up gumbo, beignets and jambalaya, bringing New Orleans flavors to Berkeley. Lucia's Berkeley is the place to be if you are looking for good wood fire pizzas in a laid-back atmosphere.

The Berkeley Old-Time Music Convention is held towards the end of September. This is a great event, showcasing vintage music from the early twentieth century. The location is TBA and is announced closer to the time, switching places every year. The Grateful Day Fest is a celebration of the rich history of the Grateful Dead. The Grateful Day event features artists and various kinds of vendors with live bands throughout the day. Hosted by the Telegraph Berkeley in October, with dates announced closer to the event. When Berkeley plays host to one of its annual events, there is provision made to ensure adequate public transportation routes are put in place for tourists.

On average, people stay in Berkeley for a total of 4 nights.

The cost of a hotel room in Berkeley will vary according to demand, location and star rating. On average, rooms will cost around $183 per night.

Hotels in Berkeley are usually cheapest during the month of June, you can expect a price decrease of around 16% during this period.

At the moment the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Berkeley is Wednesday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

The cost of a luxury hotel in Berkeley is generally around $273 a night for every person. In contrast, the average price of a hotel in Berkeley is closer to $183 a night for every person, which is a 30%% difference between the average and luxury accommodation.

With generally low rainfall expected (1.3″) and an average temperature of 60.8 °F, those staying at a hotel in Berkeley may want to take some time during their visit to go see popular landmarks in the area. Considering the weather during October, attractions worth visiting near Berkeley are Hearst Memorial Mining Building, Gaslamp Quarter, and L.A. Live.

There are currently 339 vacation rentals available in Berkeley. Most of our users opt to stay at 1B/1B at quiet street, close to shopping, Bart, UC Berkeley. 15 mins to SF, which is the most popular vacation rental in Berkeley. Compare vacation rentals in Berkeley.

There are 185 operators available for hotels in Berkeley as of September 2023.

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