In the heart of Berkeley, Nash Hotel offers a convenient and comfortable stay. Unwind with laundry facilities, dine at the on-site restaurant, or connect to WiFi - all while being close to UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Berkeley Repertory Theater.
University of California, Berkeley - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Greek Theater - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 28 min drive
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 31 min drive
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 53 min drive
Berkeley Station - 5 min drive
Richmond Transit Center - 13 min drive
Emeryville Station - 15 min drive
Downtown Berkeley Station - 4 min walk
North Berkeley Station - 18 min walk
Ashby Station - 27 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 1 min walk
Marugame Udon - 3 min walk
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar - 2 min walk
Heytea - 3 min walk
84 Viet - 3 min walk
About this property
Nash Hotel
When you stay at Nash Hotel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from University of California, Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. Also, Berkeley Repertory Theater and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive are within just a 10-minute walk. Public transportation is close by: Downtown Berkeley Station is just 4 minutes by foot.
At a glance
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Hotel size
39 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Offsite parking within 656 ft (USD 25 per day), from noon to midnight
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
More
Weekly housekeeping
Fees & policies
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs USD 25 per day (656 ft away; open noon to midnight)
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
Nash Hotel BERKELEY
Nash Hotel
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Nash Hotel Hotel
Nash Hotel Berkeley
Nash Hotel Hotel Berkeley
Frequently asked questions
Does Nash Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Nash Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Nash Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Nash Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Nash Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (13-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Nash Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall (1-min walk) and University of California, Berkeley (1-min walk), along with Berkeley Repertory Theater (3-min walk) and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (5-min walk).
Are there restaurants at or near Nash Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Nash Hotel like?
Nash Hotel is in Downtown Berkeley, a short 4-minute walk from Downtown Berkeley Station and 17 minutes' walk from Greek Theater.
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Reviews
Reviews
6.6
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6.6
Cleanliness
6.6
Location
7.6
Staff & service
6.0
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2026
The location was ideal across the street from our concert venue, and with restaurants and shops nearby as well.
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Mar 28, 2026
Room was fairly clean, hall smelled like cigarette smoke, it was very loud (both from street and surrounding rooms). The windows wouldn’t properly lock. It was VERY overpriced for what it was.
KELLEY
KELLEY, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2025
Rooms were very clean. Staff was nice and helpful. Hotel restaurant was delicious. The historic 100 year old hotel was close to the venue and other restraunts and cute shops. Very charming. Id stay there again and again.
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 6, 2025
Room was clean. Staff was helpful. Parking was hard. Lots of places to eat near by.
Kathleen
Kathleen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2024
The staff was great
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 15, 2024
Great customer service and flexibility
Samuel
Samuel, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 27, 2025
The area is in great location and close to everything. Parking is a huge issue. Property and rooms are in poor and outdated condition. Everything is old, falling apart, towels and bed sheets were dirty with yellow spots, discussing. I would never stay at this hotel again.
Tatyana
Tatyana, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2024
This ex-hostel was a good place to stay on a non-busy weekend. Shared shower with about 10 other rooms. Most were vacant which made it nice for us. Staff was very friendly.
Randall
Randall, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2024
For the price, good deal with great location in downtown Berkeley and room not street side was quiet. Neat older building design (though a bit tight).
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 9, 2023
It's in a good location. No parking is an issue but the lot isn't too far.
Bryn
Bryn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2024
Very gracious. Allowed me to check in very early.
Gloria
Gloria, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 10, 2024
I enjoyed my stay although a little bit much for a small room, tv would not work half the time. Bathroom is not included with room unless “upgraded”. Staff were nice and friendly. Food options nearby, it can be a little noisy, the beds were nice and clean and very comfy.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 20, 2024
No heat, but clerk brought a portable fan heater. Not much sports on TV, no ESPN. Nice room for the price. Make sure you book a private bath!
Joseph
Joseph, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2024
Loved the area and the vibe of the hotel. Very clean, quiet and comfortable. Window looked onto a small but beautiful garden. My only beef was low water pressure in the shower. But overall a really great choice.
Caroline
Caroline, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2024
Great stay and location
Very nice and friendly staff. Rooms are good quality and are worth the price. Rooms feel very safe and sound insolation is pretty good. Me and friends have stayed here multiple times (4) because the location is very good for eating and bars, as well as being close to Berkeley college. The biggest downside is there is no parking, and the nearby parking garage that can accrue a pretty high fee if you need to keep it there for many days. When I visit San Francisco I will always stay here because of the convenient transportation as well. Great little hotel!!
Vincent
Vincent, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Apr 8, 2024
This is a quaint hotel perfect for seeing a show at the UC theatre. It has an ancient vibe going for it. The only thing I could say that was hard about the stay was the lack of parking, the sheets were a bit stained, and the stopper on the shower/tub was stuck in between but all and all a good stay. Especially if you plan on getting out of the bars or show late and need a nosh the Nash Cafe was open for some bomb food.
Brandon
Brandon, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Oct 6, 2025
Sometimes you truly get what you pay for.
The bed was actually comfortable. Wanted to start in a positive note. First night we could not sleep at all because the room smelled. Smelled so badly that we still were aware of the bad smell in the middle of the night. It did air out by next night. Not sure why they did not foresee this problem. Very thin walls. Very run down. Very good price. Will pay more next time to stay anywhere else. We paid extra for a bathroom in our room did not realize that’s a luxury
Irena
Irena, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2023
Location is the best quality. Bed was small and uncomfortable. I know you are basically paying for location. Would be nice to update the rooms, and get some better beds and pillows. Small conveniences like ice would be nice as well.
Kurt
Kurt, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Mar 12, 2024
It was overpriced for what you get in opinion. It was a little bit dirty and run down. It is an old building but not kept up well. I was just expecting something much nicer. The location is nice though .
Robin
Robin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 13, 2024
Close to campus, friendly staff
We booked our stay for an extremely busy weekend in town. We booked rather late so selection was limited. We need a place that we can walk to our destination, so that makes our selection very limited for our budget.
We know this hotel is in an old building. The room was smaller than expected. The lighting was not working but the staff was very helpful and responsive and got it figured out. The fact that the light fixture was burned out and left a mark on the desk was a bit concerning. All in all, this hotel is as we have expected.
Melinda
Melinda, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Apr 27, 2025
I was originally going to SF with my wife, but that fell through, so I ended up going solo-- I booked a room at the Nash since I was going to a concert at the UC theater across the street. They have shared bathrooms on each floor. I knew what I was getting into and figured I could rough it a couple of days without showering---I just had to share a toilet---but a couple of times, the commode was backed up. This means, either the plumbing is bad--or it just shows how many savages there are in our society and these people don't know how to use a toilet like a grown up. I feel sorry for the facility staff that have to clean up after these animals on a daily basis. other than that...the room was clean, the bed wasn't the most comfortable, but I slept. Def wouldn't be here if my wife went came along....but, I would if go to another show by myself.
Anthony
Anthony, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Apr 21, 2025
Feeling like I'm in a cheap Paris hotel
Hotel Nash was a *bit* of a surprise. While the service was very helpful and kind, it's definitely not a typical American hotel.
When we arrived, we had to ring the doorbell to be let in, and walked through a restaurant to get to the elevator. The hotel in general is quite old, and although they have made efforts to keep it clean, it just has a dilapidated feeling to it - there was a blocked window in our bathroom that did not close and leaked cold air, there was chipping paint in the bathtub, exposed wiring, etc. The room even lacked bedside outlets to charge our phones overnight and only one side of the bed had a nightstand. Most concerning was that when we entered the room, windows had been left ajar that opened to a fire escape - we could have walked in to someone lying in wait - as a woman traveling with her young daughter, I consider this a safety issue.
Our room was next to a room full of young adults who were loud/partying late into the night - didn't even try to take action, as I saw a sign at the front desk giving a phone number to call if you needed anything at night. If no one is on-site, why would I wake someone else up to help?
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
May 20, 2025
The hotel is very old & sockets were unreliable. No AC but they did supply a small fan. Parking was awful. The hotel does not provide any & Berkeley is extremely busy all the time. It was difficult to find a parking spot.
Towels were spotless and a good supply was provided. This hotel is close walking distance from Berkeley University.
ann
ann, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 17, 2026
Pros: Cheap and clean. Decent wifi
Cons: hallways smell weird
Rohit
Rohit, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
May 18, 2026
false advertising. The picture on the hotels.com site is of a parking lot. This is not a hotel. The rooms have no bathroom or shower. This is horrible.