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University Inn vs Aiden by Best Western Berkeley

Both are in Berkeley (CA), 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★Berkeley

University Inn

Guest rating
7.9 Good
Location score
6.7
Score by category
1 of 4
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Hotel★★★Berkeley

Aiden by Best Western Berkeley

Guest rating
9.2 Excellent
Location score
7.1
Score by category
2 of 4
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The short answer

Pick Aiden by Best Western Berkeley

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 1.2 km apart.

Choose University Inn if you want

  • more restaurants on the doorstep

Choose Aiden by Best Western Berkeley if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to walk to the sights

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

  1. 11.2 km closer to the beach (1.8 km vs 3.0 km)−1.2 km
  2. 2More guest reviews (66 vs 28), so the rating is more reliable×2.4
  3. 331 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+31
  4. 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h

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

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 7.9)+1.3
  2. 21.2 km closer to the area centre−1.2 km
  3. 3Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2018)+3y

All compared facts

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

University InnAiden by Best Western Berkeley
Score by category
Guest rating 7.9 9.2 +1.3
Location 6.7 7.1 +0.4
Beach access 4.1 +4.1 0.0
Public transport 8.6 8.8
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.0 8.7 +0.7
Guest rating 7.9 9.2 +1.3
Number of reviews 66 +38 28
Google rating – 4.6/5
Google reviews – 120
Rank in Berkeley (CA) top 85% top 15% +70%
Location
Location score 6.7 7.1 +0.4
Distance to Berkeley centre 2.0 km 830 m −1.2 km
To the beach 1.8 km –
To public transport 410 m 370 m
To the airport 18 km 18 km
Restaurants within 500 m 61 +31 30
Sights within 1 km 3 5 +2
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★ ★★★
Rooms 113 –
Floors 3 3
Newest building or renovation 2018 2021 +3y
Listed amenities – 5
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 15:00
Check-out until 12:00 +1h 11:00
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 ✓ ✓

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      Location

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      University Inn or Aiden by Best Western Berkeley: common questions

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

      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, University Inn or Aiden by Best Western Berkeley?

      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 University Inn and Aiden by Best Western Berkeley?

      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