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title: "Downtown Berkeley YMCA Hotel and Residence, Berkeley (CA)"
description: "Downtown Berkeley YMCA Hotel and Residence in Berkeley (CA): rated 8.6 by guests, 2.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/downtown-berkeley-ymca-hotel-and-residence-berkeley-ca/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Hotel · ★★★
# Downtown Berkeley YMCA Hotel and Residence

Berkeley, Berkeley (CA), United States

8.6 ·  Very good 59 reviews ·  #5 #5 of 11 in Berkeley (CA) ·  3.9/5 on Google, 146 reviews ·  9.2 Location score
## About Downtown Berkeley YMCA Hotel and Residence

Downtown Berkeley YMCA Hotel and Residence is a hotel in Berkeley, Berkeley (CA), United States. It holds a 2.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 59 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 10 m from the centre of Berkeley (CA). The nearest airport, Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), is 17 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 78

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 1910

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 4

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## How Downtown Berkeley YMCA Hotel and Residence scores

Better rated than 62% of hotels in Berkeley (CA)

-   Guest rating **8.6**
-   Location **9.2**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **9.9**

Berkeley (CA) average

## Rating on Google

3.9/5

146 Google reviews

-   5★31%
-   4★30%
-   3★24%
-   2★10%
-   1★5%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

Swimming poolFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Sauna
-   Steam room
-   Hot tub

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.2**/10

- **Walk grade:** **91**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **12**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Lake Anza Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Downtown Berkeley BART Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">160 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">38 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Berkeley (CA)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Berkeley Historical Society & Museum200 m
-   Veterans Memorial Building200 m
-   The Magnes Collection Of Jewish Art And Life260 m
-   Masonic Temple260 m
-   Silk Road House280 m
-   Museum Of Tomorrow280 m

## Downtown Berkeley YMCA Hotel and Residence: in detail

Downtown Berkeley YMCA Hotel and Residence provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Repeatedly enjoy your best-loved attire with the aid of the laundromat available at Downtown Berkeley YMCA Hotel and Residence. The hotel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. Maintain your cleanliness and feel revitalized using towels available in select guest restrooms. Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the hotel at its shared kitchen. During your stay at hotel, an array of engaging activities and amenities guarantees a delightful experience. Treat and spoil yourself by stopping at hot tub, steam room and sauna for a memorable experience. Begin your holiday perfectly by taking a plunge into the swimming pool. Eliminate those holiday calories by stopping by hotel and making use of their well-equipped exercise amenities.

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## Questions about Downtown Berkeley YMCA Hotel and Residence

### How do guests rate Downtown Berkeley YMCA Hotel and Residence?

Downtown Berkeley YMCA Hotel and Residence has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 59 reviews, which is better than 62% of rated hotels in Berkeley (CA).

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Downtown Berkeley YMCA Hotel and Residence?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Downtown Berkeley YMCA Hotel and Residence include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Downtown Berkeley YMCA Hotel and Residence have a pool?

Yes, Downtown Berkeley YMCA Hotel and Residence has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Downtown Berkeley YMCA Hotel and Residence?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Downtown Berkeley YMCA Hotel and Residence from the airport?

The nearest airport, Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), is 17 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Downtown Berkeley YMCA Hotel and Residence have?

Downtown Berkeley YMCA Hotel and Residence has 78 rooms on 2 floors.

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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