At University Inn & Suites Berkeley, you'll be a short five-minute drive from San Francisco Bay and University of California, Berkeley. For a bit of exercise, you can visit the fitness centre, or go for a swim in the outdoor pool. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Jack London Square.
McLaughlin Eastshore State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Berkeley Marina - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Historic Berkeley - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
University of California, Berkeley - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 28 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 29 min drive
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 47 min drive
Berkeley Station - 6 min walk
Richmond Transit Center - 9 min drive
Emeryville Station - 13 min drive
North Berkeley Station - 21 min walk
Restaurants
Steamworks - 5 min walk
Jack in the Box - 7 min walk
Co.Ro Bay Area CoRoasters - 10 min walk
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 10 min walk
La Mission - 12 min walk
About this property
University Inn & Suites Berkeley
At University Inn & Suites Berkeley, you'll be a short five-minute drive from San Francisco Bay and University of California, Berkeley. For a bit of exercise, you can visit the fitness centre, or go for a swim in the outdoor pool. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Jack London Square.
At a glance
Hotel size
101 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
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This property does not accept prepaid credit, debit, or gift cards at check-in for all bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking, and for all purchases made on site, including incidentals.
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
Working away
Business centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
Fitness centre
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
4 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Front entrance ramp
Room amenities
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Soap and shampoo
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
More
Housekeeping once per stay
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 250 per week
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per week, plus a one-off cleaning fee of USD 100
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at University Inn & Suites Berkeley?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at University Inn & Suites Berkeley?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per week, and there's also a deposit of USD 250 per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at University Inn & Suites Berkeley?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at University Inn & Suites Berkeley?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at University Inn & Suites Berkeley?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (9-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at University Inn & Suites Berkeley and nearby?
University Inn & Suites Berkeley has an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
What's the area around University Inn & Suites Berkeley like?
University Inn & Suites Berkeley is in Southwest Berkeley, a short 6-minute walk from Berkeley Station.
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Reviews
University Inn & Suites Berkeley Reviews
7.8
Good
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7.6
Cleanliness
7.0
Amenities
8.0
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Jun 2026
Very nice clean rooms very good breakfast
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8/10 Very good
19 Jul 2026
We really liked how pet friendly and flexible the property was .
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Sept 2026
We enjoyed staying at the University Inn & Suites. Our room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The bathroom was good to have a good hot shower. The reception at the desk was helpful and breakfast was good to make your own waffles. Liked the inn had complementary coffee and water available near the reception office. The inn also has a swimming pool. There were many excellent restaurants in walking distance. Also the the AC 51B bus stop was two blocks away to go to the university or to the Berkeley BART station.
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8/10 Very good
14 Aug 2026
It's nice and clean and updated but the walls are thin and the breakfast is very continental. Could also use some new pillows. However, I will stay there again for the price and convenience.
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Apr 2026
nice staff, good breakfast good price nice area
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8/10 Very good
28 May 2026
Good place for a quick stay. Convenient location
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6/10 Good
2 Jun 2026
Very handy location.
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Very nice. Super friendly staff. I loved it but wish there was a coffee maker in the room.
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6/10 Good
20 Mar 2026
Great location with parking galore and friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Apr 2026
Perfect for a quick trip. The establishment is extremely clean, and the breakfast was well done and convenient.
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8/10 Very good
15 Jun 2026
Very reasonably priced convenient location walking distance to shopping and restaurants. Free safe parking lot. Rooms comfortable and mostly clean. Bed cover was dirty but sheets and pillow covers were clean.
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Apr 2026
Good location.
Good room.
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8/10 Very good
12 Apr 2026
The room was clean, remodeled, and comfortable. The staff is very friendly and helpful
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6/10 Good
1 Jun 2026
This was my fourth time staying at this hotel, and it was fine (and the rate was good) but the breakfast used to be great, but since the switch away from La Quinta it's become pretty forgettable, which was disappointing.
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Jun 2026
The room was very clean. Breakfast had good selection of bagels, toast, instant oatmeal, cereal, yogurt cups & waffles along with coffee and tea.
Staff was pleasant & helpful. Restaurants across the street. I didn’t need parking, but there was ample free parking.Water & coffee in the lobby.
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8/10 Very good
13 Apr 2026
We just needed a quiet room to sleep overnight. It was perfect for our needs. The night staff and day staff were professional and very nice to our family. We felt safe and slept well.
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Apr 2026
Parking was great, I was driving a box truck. Checked in late, no problem. Room was fine. Breakfast was good.
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8/10 Very good
6 Jul 2026
Hotel was in a great location for grabbing a bite to eat and getting to and from UC Berkeley. Plenty of parking which was fairly secure (they closed one gate at night).
Staff was super friendly at check-in, which was quick and efficient.
Rooms were dated but clean and comfortable. Hotel itself could use a 'refresh' but it was still a nice place to stay. Televisions in room had limited channel access.
Continental breakfast (6-9am) had plenty to eat, although at 8:15 when we headed to eat, many of the items were low stock (OJ, cereal, waffle mix and syrup).
Make sure to bring your own hairdryer, our room was not stocked with one.
For the price and location, we would definitely stay here again
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6/10 Good
3 Jun 2026
This is an old building and it feels it. The breakfast offering was very sparse. The only fresh food available was an orange and no protein options. The staff was very unhelpful/unfriendly. The linens were clean and the bed was comfortable. Parking is available on-site.
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8/10 Very good
11 Apr 2026
Pretty clean staff was nice breakfast was good my daughter likes the waffles 😁 so overall was okay ..but I didn't like the price hike up on the weekend especially since we were here two days before the weekend .
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Apr 2026
Nice hotel near UC Berkeley. Plenty of parking and the hotel appears well maintained. The manager is nice and very accommodating. They have coffee all day long and it has a good taste. Neighborhood has small shops and restaurants. There is a bus stop steps away and bus #51B takes you straight to UC Berkeley’s historic entrance; avoid the parking headaches. We will return to this hotel. Thank you.
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2/10 Poor
28 Jun 2026
Our stay was not good. I had 4 people in my room and 3 towels, the pillows are micro sized, hair on the sheets. We did not stay for the breakfast because the room next to us decided to stay up in the middle of the night screaming (adults not children)so we left at 3:30 in the morning. Building looks run down, small parking lot but it’s free.
Only bonus was we did get to check in early and I did appreciate that. I will not be staying here ever again.
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2/10 Poor
29 Aug 2026
The hotel does have a good location and I have stayed there several times before. It seems the management lost interests in maintaining the hotel to an acceptable standard. The bathmat in my room was dirty, still had black smuggles on it. When I went to the front desk to exchange it, the staff merely shrugged and gave me another regular towel. There is no hairdryer nor an ice bucket in the room. There is no liquid soap other than a few very thin bar of soaps. I had to ask for lotion. I will never stay there again. This most recent experience saddened me. I don't expect much when staying at a budget hotel. But the things I pointed above are the minimum. I felt like I didn't get the $200 I paid for.
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4/10 Fair
19 Jul 2026
There was no blow dryer, I asked for one and they did find one but it was broken and filthy. I went back to the desk and asked for another they couldn’t find one then I begged and they eventually did and brought it to my room. I liked the free parking and coffee. The room/bed gave me the creeps. I got paranoid about bed bugs (thought there probably aren’t any?). The pillows had no protector other than a thin pillow case so the cleanliness made me worried throughout the night. The pool looked nice but I didn’t use it. The staff were helpful and seemed nice. The carpet was gross but I always bring flip flops for walking around. Definitely not worth what I paid. Pretty disappointed.
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8/10 Very good
15 Sept 2026
A good place to stay in Berkeley. It is a good value, off street parking and near the freeway. Breakfast is included as well as coffee in the lobby. Staff is there when you need them. Stayed there with my girlfriend and wasn’t embarrassed by the place.