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The 3 best hotels in Berkeley.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 6 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

The 3 best hotels in Berkeley, United States: Holiday Inn Express Berkeley by IHG (budget), Aiden by Best Western Berkeley (best value) and Claremont Resort & Club (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated September 20, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetHoliday Inn Express Berkeley by IHG9.0/10 · €150 / nightBest ValueAiden by Best Western Berkeley8.6/10 · €187 / nightLuxuryClaremont Resort & Club8.4/10 · €425 / night
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Holiday Inn Express Berkeley by IHG, Berkeley
Budget
9.0€150 / night

Holiday Inn Express Berkeley by IHG

★★★1175 University Avenue

Best forSmart-budget trips

  • 9.0/10 from 295 guest reviews
  • 2.9 km to Sather Tower
  • Chosen from 6 hotels
295 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.9Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayBreakfast: Generous selection of fresh food with a wide variety of choices.
  • Value For Money: Reasonably priced for many, though considered expensive by some guests.
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.0/10 from 295 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 6 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €150.25 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €150.25/night versus a sample median of €187.93/night (20% below the median).
  • Location: Berkeley, Berkeley. Address: 1175 University Avenue. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Aiden by Best Western Berkeley, Berkeley
Best Value★ Our pick
8.6€187 / night

Aiden by Best Western Berkeley

★★★★1499 University Ave

Best forMost travellers

  • 8.6/10 from 197 guest reviews
  • ≈ 34 min walk to Sather Tower
  • Chosen from 6 hotels
197 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.7Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Walking distance to UC Berkeley, the BART station, and local restaurants.
  • Parking: Valet service available, though guests note the lack of self-parking.
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.6/10 from 197 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 6 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €187.13/night versus a sample median of €187.93/night.
  • Location: Berkeley, Berkeley. Address: 1499 University Ave . Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Claremont Resort & Club, Berkeley
Luxury
8.4€425 / night

Claremont Resort & Club

★★★★★41 Tunnel Road

Best forSpecial occasions · Wellness breaks

  • 8.4/10 from 277 guest reviews
  • ≈ 24 min walk to California Memorial Stadium
  • Chosen from 6 hotels
277 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.2Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Beautiful grounds offer scenic bay views and easy access to the university.
  • Value For Money: High costs for parking and breakfast do not match the dated room conditions.
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Luxury pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.4/10 from 277 guest reviews; joint review-score position 4 of 6 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 5 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €424.53/night versus a sample median of €187.93/night.
  • Location: Berkeley, Berkeley. Address: 41 Tunnel Road. Walking times are estimates from map distance.

Compare the three hotels side by side · Hotels near: Oakland Museum of California, California Memorial Stadium, Sather Tower

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026.

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Where to stay in Berkeley

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

1175 University Avenue

Holiday Inn Express Berkeley by IHG · 2.9 km to Sather Tower

Best for: Smart-budget trips

Best Value

1499 University Ave

Aiden by Best Western Berkeley · ≈ 34 min walk to Sather Tower

Best for: Most travellers

Luxury

41 Tunnel Road

Claremont Resort & Club · ≈ 24 min walk to California Memorial Stadium

Best for: Special occasions, Wellness breaks

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BudgetBest ValueLuxuryOakland Museum of California · California Memorial Stadium · Sather Tower

Berkeley hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetHoliday Inn Express Berkeley by IHG1175 University Avenue39.0 (295)€150
Best ValueAiden by Best Western Berkeley1499 University Ave 48.6 (197)€187
LuxuryClaremont Resort & Club41 Tunnel Road58.4 (277)€425

Questions about hotels in Berkeley

What is the best budget hotel in Berkeley?
Holiday Inn Express Berkeley by IHG (1175 University Avenue): 9/10 · 295 reviews · €150 / night · Guests say: “Breakfast: Generous selection of fresh food with a wide variety of choices.”
What is the best value hotel in Berkeley?
Aiden by Best Western Berkeley (1499 University Ave ): 8.6/10 · 197 reviews · €187 / night · Guests say: “Location: Walking distance to UC Berkeley, the BART station, and local restaurants.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Berkeley?
Claremont Resort & Club (41 Tunnel Road): 8.4/10 · 277 reviews · €425 / night · Guests say: “Location: Beautiful grounds offer scenic bay views and easy access to the university.”
Where should I stay in Berkeley?
Our three picks are in 1175 University Avenue, 1499 University Ave , 41 Tunnel Road. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 20, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026.

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