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Check availability on Berkeley Historic Hotels

Tonight
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Tomorrow
Sep 30 - Oct 1
This weekend
Oct 2 - Oct 4
Next weekend
Oct 9 - Oct 11

Our top choices for Berkeley historic hotels

A traditional interior with patterned walls, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a large globe chandelier.
A bar area with a chalkboard listing draft beers, wooden bar stools, and a glass display shelf.
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.

1. Graduate by Hilton Berkeley

Graduate by Hilton Berkeley
Telegraph District
United States
Tonya
CA $246
CA $324 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Graduate by Hilton Berkeley
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 library with bookshelves, a fireplace, and seating areas.
A courtyard with a stone bench, a table with chairs, and various potted plants.

2. Berkeley City Club

Berkeley City Club
Telegraph District
United States
Brett
CA $260
CA $300 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Berkeley City Club
A modern living space with a kitchen, a grey sectional sofa, a ceiling fan, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a wooden floor, and white cabinetry.
A patio with a glass table and chairs, a wooden deck, and a fenced backyard.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and wooden shelves.

3. Relax at a Charming West Oakland Victorian

Relax at a Charming West Oakland Victorian
West Oakland
United States
vivian
CA $199
CA $433 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Relax at a Charming West Oakland Victorian
A Victorian-style house with large windows, a front porch, and a garage.
A spacious living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a small table with a lamp. There is a kitchen area with a bar stool and a wooden chair.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a white sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with two chairs and a small table.
A spacious living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a coffee table. There is a kitchen area with a dining table and chairs. The room has a large window and a door leading to another room.

4. Charming Garden Level Flat and Walk to Beach & Cafes

Charming Garden Level Flat and Walk to Beach & Cafes
West Alameda
United States
Eileen S.
CA $255
CA $497 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Charming Garden Level Flat and Walk to Beach & Cafes
An outdoor cafe with brick walls, outdoor seating, and a tree in the foreground.
A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with a tray of food, a lamp, and a view of the city through a window.
A room with a large window overlooking a harbor, featuring a sailboat and a building with multiple stories.
A bar area with three black barstools, a wooden counter, and a shelf stocked with liquor bottles.

5. Argonaut Hotel

Argonaut Hotel
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Ann
CA $324
CA $443 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Argonaut Hotel
A lobby with a chandelier, seating area, and large mirrors.
A grand lobby with a chandelier, sofas, and a staircase.
A bar area with a green sofa, red chairs, and a bar counter with bottles.
A high-rise hotel room with a city view, leather sofas, patterned ottomans, and a leopard print rug.

6. Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
Union Square
United States
Amanda
CA $297
CA $414 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
A rooftop terrace with a city skyline, a fountain, and outdoor seating.
A dining table set with plates, glasses, and a vase of white flowers, overlooking a cityscape with a tall building.
A grand piano in a spacious, elegantly decorated lobby with high ceilings, ornate columns, and a chandelier.
A modern hotel room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the cityscape.

7. Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
virginia
CA $468
CA $626 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Fairmont San Francisco
A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a dining table, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A spacious hotel lobby with large windows, wooden beams, and a central bar area.
A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a view of the outside through the window.
A spacious room with large windows, two armchairs, a small table with books, and a lamp.

8. The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
Union Square
United States
Randall Gray
CA $296
CA $404 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
A modern house with a large glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a swimming pool.
A bar with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.
A sunlit room with large windows, a gray sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.
A spacious indoor area with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a staircase.

9. Cavallo Point

Cavallo Point
Sausalito
United States
Madeline
CA $722
CA $921 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Cavallo Point
A grand hall with a high arched ceiling and chandeliers, featuring multiple dining tables and chairs arranged for service.
A grand hallway with high ceilings, ornate columns, and chandeliers.
A grand lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, and seating areas.
A grand lobby with a chandelier, large arched windows, and a central floral arrangement.

10. Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Sean
CA $445
CA $591 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
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Top Berkeley Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

10/10 Excellent
"Great bar and restaurant."
Martin 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

8/10 Good
"Ok"
David 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

10/10 Excellent
"Room was clean, staff was friendly and helpful, there was WiFi, a fitness room, a pool, and a convenient store in the lobby"
Jorge 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"🙏"
DARREN 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

10/10 Excellent
"Hotel and setting was great. Wonderful view of the Bay Bridge from my room. I believe the AC unit did not work properly on my second evening. Will definitely return"
Dunham 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club

10/10 Excellent
"Visit the hotel a few times a year always wonderful staff great location."
Mohamed 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Claremont Resort & Club
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

10/10 Excellent
"Eleclent location. Close ti lots of walkable attractions and eateries."
Melanie 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Grand Hyatt San Francisco

Grand Hyatt San Francisco

8/10 Good
"Refunded the security deposit very soon"
Hsien 3-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Grand Hyatt San Francisco
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent
"Nice and clean. Very central for us and what we were wanting to do in San Francisco. We would stay again without hesitation."
Jason 4-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Frequently asked questions

What should a history enthusiast expect from a trip to Berkeley?
A trip to the historical sites in Berkeley is likely number one on your travel itinerary. Be sure to check out the college campus and great live music while you're here. You can also discover the area's acclaimed theater scene.
What's the best place to stay in Berkeley to absorb the local history?
Based on our travel expertise, Graduate by Hilton Berkeley is a top historic hotel bookable on Expedia and it features free WiFi. Fox Theater is a short 9-minute drive away. If you're interested in local history, another option for your visit is Berkeley City Club.
How many historical hotels will I find in Berkeley?
In Berkeley, there are 276 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia, including 2 hotels designated as historic or close to historic sites.
What are the top historical places and other sights to visit in Berkeley?
Landmarks like Historic Berkeley and Campanile in Berkeley might be worth a visit. Known for its live music and theaters, cultural venues include UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, Greek Theater, and Berkeley Repertory Theater. San Francisco Bay is another popular sight to explore.
What is a historic hotel like in Berkeley?
When you choose a historic hotel, you'll enjoy a vacation in a place that has an officially recognized national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it's a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in Berkeley, giving a real sense of character.
What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?
You'll often hear the term "heritage hotel" in Asia and Europe, while "historic hotel" is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be what's most significant. For a heritage hotel, it's often the cultural value and how it inspired the community.
Do historic hotels in Berkeley have modern facilities?
Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities, and the usual amenities found in any hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Berkeley, you won't be staying at a place that's uncomfortable or rundown.

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