The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Berkeley

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Berkeley

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If it's your first trip to Berkeley, California for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Berkeley. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Berkeley. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Berkeley for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Berkeley beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Berkeley for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $189 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Berkeley
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 2086 Allston Way, Hotel Shattuck Plaza has great rooms from $189 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.3 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub at this relaxing hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Graduate Berkeley

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $186 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Graduate Berkeley which has nice rooms starting at $186. Offering a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2600 Durant Avenue. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, a kid-friendly atmosphere, and a multi-lingual staff which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.9 miles from the city center. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kid-friendly
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Luxury


Berkeley City Club Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $265 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

We found Berkeley City Club Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $265. We loved that is has a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and a free breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2315 Durant Avenue. You'll also find an indoor pool, laundry facilities, a heated pool, a 24-hour desk, and wedding services which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.6 miles from the center of town. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Heated pool
  • Luxury


SenS Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $192 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Berkeley
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

With terrific rooms from $192, SenS Hotel & Vanne Bistro Berkeley, at 1538 Shattuck Avenue provides a restaurant, parking, child care, laundry services, and golf. Its terrific guest rating is 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers car rentals, laundry facilities, a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, and a coffee shop. It's located just 0.6 miles from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express Berkeley

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $172 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Holiday Inn Express Berkeley has a great guest rating of 8.41 out of 10, and offers a casino, a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and rooms with kitchenettes. The great rooms here start at $172 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1175 University Ave. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, a free breakfast, free parking, evening entertainment, and car rentals, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: San Francisco, Napa, San Jose, Sacramento, and Palo Alto.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Berkeley, make sure you also see Best Hotels for One Night in Berkeley.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Berkeley?

Berkeley Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$201

After analyzing 5 first time trip hotels in Berkeley, California, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $201. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Berkeley.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $188
  • 2-star hotels: $210


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