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title: "Aiden by Best Western Berkeley vs Inn at University: which hotel is better?"
description: "Aiden by Best Western Berkeley or Inn at University in Berkeley (CA)? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/aiden-by-best-western-berkeley-berkeley-ca-vs-inn-at-university-berkeley-ca/
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retrieved: 2026-10-27
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# Aiden by Best Western Berkeley vs Inn at University

Both are in Berkeley (CA), 2.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Berkeley
## [Aiden by Best Western Berkeley](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/aiden-by-best-western-berkeley-berkeley-ca/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.1

- **Score by category:** 4 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1104616/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★½ · Southside
## [Inn at University](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/inn-at-university-berkeley-ca/)

- **Guest rating:** – ·

- **Score by category:** 0 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1664242/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Aiden by Best Western Berkeley

It comes out ahead on 4 of 5 compared facts. 2.4 km apart.

### Choose Aiden by Best Western Berkeley if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.8)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Why is Aiden by Best Western Berkeley better than Inn at University?

1.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2.5★) (+0.5★)

### Why is Inn at University better than Aiden by Best Western Berkeley?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Aiden by Best Western Berkeley | Inn at University |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.2 | – |
| Location | 7.1 | – |
| Public transport | 8.8 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.4) | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 9.2 | – |
| Number of reviews | 28  (+27) | 1 |
| Google rating | 4.6/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 120 | – |
| Rank in Berkeley (CA) | top 18%  (+37%) | bottom 45% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.1 | – |
| Distance to the centre | 1.1 km | 1.3 km |
| To public transport | 370 m | – |
| To the airport | 18 km | – |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 30 | – |
| To the nearest food shop | 380 m | – |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | – |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | – |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★  (+0.5★) | ★★½ |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 | – |
| Listed amenities | 5 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

2.4 km apart

Aiden by Best Western Berkeley: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station North Berkeley: 370 m, Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK): 18 km, 30 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.

## Aiden by Best Western Berkeley or Inn at University: common questions

### Which is better, Aiden by Best Western Berkeley or Inn at University?

Aiden by Best Western Berkeley leads in 4 of 5 categories, including StayVersus score, number of reviews, rank in Berkeley (CA).

### Which is cheaper, Aiden by Best Western Berkeley or Inn at University?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Aiden by Best Western Berkeley and Inn at University?

The two hotels are 2.4 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/aiden-by-best-western-berkeley-berkeley-ca-vs-inn-at-university-berkeley-ca/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/