Aiden by Best Western Berkeley vs University Inn
Both are in Berkeley (CA), 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Berkeley
Aiden by Best Western Berkeley
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★Berkeley
University Inn
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Aiden by Best Western Berkeley
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 1.2 km apart.
Choose Aiden by Best Western Berkeley if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
Choose University Inn if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is Aiden by Best Western Berkeley better than University Inn?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 7.9)+1.3
- 21.2 km closer to the area centre−1.2 km
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2018)+3y
Why is University Inn better than Aiden by Best Western Berkeley?
- 11.2 km closer to the beach (1.8 km vs 3.0 km)−1.2 km
- 2More guest reviews (66 vs 28), so the rating is more reliable×2.4
- 331 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+31
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Aiden by Best Western Berkeley vs University Inn: which hotel is better? | Aiden by Best Western Berkeley | University Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.2 +1.3 | 7.9 |
| Location | 7.1 +0.4 | 6.7 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 4.1 +4.1 |
| Public transport | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.7 | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.2 +1.3 | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 28 | 66 +38 |
| Google rating | 4.6/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 120 | – |
| Rank in Berkeley (CA) | top 15% +70% | top 85% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.1 +0.4 | 6.7 |
| Distance to Berkeley centre | 830 m −1.2 km | 2.0 km |
| To the beach | – | 1.8 km |
| To public transport | 370 m | 410 m |
| To the airport | 18 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 30 | 61 +31 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 +2 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 113 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 +3y | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 5 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.2 km apart
Aiden by Best Western Berkeley or University Inn: common questions
Which is better, Aiden by Best Western Berkeley or University Inn?
Aiden by Best Western Berkeley leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location. University Inn is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Aiden by Best Western Berkeley or University Inn?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Aiden by Best Western Berkeley is closer: 830 m from the centre, against 2.0 km for University Inn.
How far apart are Aiden by Best Western Berkeley and University Inn?
The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.
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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