Explore Berkeley
Located in San Francisco Bay, Berkeley prides itself on its fresh and delicious cuisine, supported by a host of cultural activities. Why not enjoy this extremely stylish city by booking a hotel stay in one of the fashionable boutique hotels in Berkeley? The city has an equable annual climate, typified by warm, dry summers, averaging around 70°F from June until September. Winters and springs are generally cooler, suffering the vast majority of the area’s rainfall.
When to go to Berkeley
The city is at its best in the summer months when visitors can enjoy the various parks and botanical gardens. July in particular is a recommended time to travel to Berkeley when the annual Berkeley Jazz festival is staged. If you want to save money, you can often get hotel discounts in spring and fall, when the weather is still appeasing.
How to get to Berkeley
Most visitors flying to Berkeley use Oakland International Airport (OAK) or San Francisco International (SFO) to reach the city, both of which provide fast and frequent transfers. Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor service calls at Berkeley Station, supplemented by AC Transit buses and the Bay Area Rapid Transit network, providing good connectivity within the city and the surrounding area.
Why visit Berkeley
Berkeley has gone through an extraordinary revolution in recent years, and is now renowned for its performing arts and local cuisine. Addison Street hosts array of theaters, staging shows throughout the year, as well as a huge variety of restaurants serving excellent food - the majority of which are within walking distance of a Berkeley inn. The University of California, Berkeley, or Berkeley UC, is an important part of the city and its splendid botanical gardens are definitely worth a visit.
Where to stay in Berkeley
At Hotels.com you can also Berkeley hotel reviews to find the perfect place to stay. With such a range of accommodation options available, from cheap hotels in Berkeley to more expensive ones such as the Shattuck Hotel, Berkeley, there is definitely a place to suit everyone. Search for fantastic Berkeley deals at Hotels.com, and start planning a bargain vacation in this vibrant city.
