Budget Hostels from S$65

Our travellers like these places to stay in the surrounding area, and they may offer reasonable prices: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina - 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from the heart of Berkeley. You can take advantage of free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a restaurant at this motel. King George Hotel - 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from the heart of Berkeley. You can take advantage of free breakfast, free WiFi and an outdoor pool at this hotel.

Good weather’s always better when you’re experiencing new places, so here are some stats about the local climate: The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Berkeley is 465 mm.

Overall, Berkeley is known for its university setting, sports and restaurants. Major attractions include Pier 39, Oracle Park and Jack London Square. Get out into nature with places such as San Francisco Bay, Tilden Regional Park and Indian Rock Park. Cultural attractions include Berkeley Repertory Theater, UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Greek Theater.

Keep this information about transit options in Berkeley on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.), 11.5 mi (18.5 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field), located 14.2 mi (22.8 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transport to get around. You can access metro transport at Downtown Berkeley Station, North Berkeley Station and Ashby Station. If you’re looking to check out more of the surrounding area, make your way to Berkeley Station to take a train.