GOLDEN BEAR HOTEL - SURESTAY COLLECTION BY BEST WESTERN, Berkeley

Golden Bear Hotel - Surestay Collection By Best Western - A Historic Berkeley Hotel with Modern Amenities and Central Location

Located at 1620 San Pablo Avenue in the heart of Berkeley, this historic Berkeley hotel has been part of the local landscape since the late 1940s. Golden Bear Hotel rooms feature air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, microwaves, coffee makers, and modern décor. The Surestay Collection By Best Western property sits just 0.5 miles from North Berkeley and 1 mile from Berkeley's center. Within 0.5 miles, guests find multiple dining options including Sabuy Sabuy Jr Thai Cuisine, Bartavelle Coffee & Wine Bar, and Sanctuary Bistro. The hotel's position offers walking distance access to boutique shops, theaters, and the San Francisco Bay. Key landmarks within 2 miles include McLaughlin Eastshore State Park, Cesar Chavez Park, and Sather Gate. Three major airports serve the area: Oakland International (18.5 miles), San Francisco International, and Mineta San Jose International.

Pros

Steps away from Berkeley Amtrak Station, BART, and local bus stations

Proximity to cultural venues including Berkeley Art Museum, Berkeley History Center, and Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Located in an emerging culinary hub with multiple restaurants within 0.5 miles

Easy access to sports venues like Oracle-Alameda County Coliseum and Memorial Stadium

Cons

11.5 miles from San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

4 miles from University of California, Berkeley