Housing

Short Term Accommodations

University Related

Hotels/Motels

Bancroft Hotel 2680 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 Tel: (800) 549-1002    Fax: (510) 549-1070 reservations@bancrofthotel.com	southeast border of campus at College Ave.   [view map]
Standard room rate is $139. All rooms have one queen size bed. Continental breakfast; no elevator. *University affiliation must be verified by hotel. MSRI visitors may fax their workshop invitation or ask the hotel to phone Jackie Blue at 510-643-6468
Beau Sky Hotel 2520 Durant Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704 Tel: (800) 990-2328    Fax: (510)540-8089 beausky@emf.net	1 block south of campus   [view map] 20 rooms, 3-story building, cafe/restaurant, no elevator, continental breakfast incl., parking $6/day, 48 hr. cancellation policy.
Single: $99/night Double: $109/night Additional person +$10
Berkeley City Club 2315 Durant Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704 Tel: (510) 848-7800    Fax: (510) 848-5900 berkeleycityclub@aol.com	1 block south of campus   [view map] Heated lap pool and fitness room; refrigerator on each floor, microwave on 3rd floor; 2 suites avail.
Single or Double: one night: $131.50; two-six nights: $121.50/night; monthly rates negotiable* Rates include tax, buffet breakfast,and parking. Visa & MC
Claremont Resort and Spa 41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA 94705 Tel: (800) 551-7266     reservations@claremontresort.com	1.5 miles south of campus   [view map] A Berkeley landmark luxury hotel with 279 rooms, several restaurants, pool, spa & fitness center.
$210-$360/night The corporate/university rate ranges from $210-$360, with occasional specials
Doubletree Berkeley Marina 200 Marina Blvd., Berkeley, CA 94710 Tel: (510)548-7920, (800)222-8733    Fax: (510)644-0846	~3+ miles west of campus   [view map] 375-room full service hotel at waterfront, restaurants, free parking.
U.C. Berkeley/MSRI rates as available, please call; identify yourself as a visitor to U.C. BERKELEY
Downtown Berkeley Inn 2001 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 Tel:(510) 843-4043    Fax:(510) 843-4046 info@downtownberkeleyinn.com	2 blocks south of campus   [view map]
Rates: Rates: $119 and up, UCB discount: $10 off. Boutique hotel, 27 rooms.
Durant Hotel 2600 Durant Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704 Tel: (800) 238-7268    Fax: (510) 486-8336 reservations@hoteldurant.com	1 block south of campus   [view map] 144 rooms, restaurant
Queen: $133/night King: $143/night Double Double: $163/night
French Hotel 1538 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94709 Tel: (510) 548-9930	~1 mile north of campus   [view map] 18 rooms, 3 story building (1st level is cafe), free parking.
Single or Double: $85/night 48 hr. cancellation policy.
Golden Bear Inn 1620 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley CA 94702 Tel: (510) 525-6770    Fax: (510) 525-6999 info@goldenbearinn.com	~3 miles west of campus   [view map]
one queen bed: $79/night, one queen + one twin bed: $89/night, 2 queen beds: $99, 2 bedroom cottage with kitchenette: $109/night and up; monthly rates sometimes available, summer rates slightly higher, please call. Toll free (800)525-6770.
Holiday Inn Express 1175 University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702 Tel: (866) 548-1700    Fax: 1-510-548-1705 info@hiexberkeley.com	~2 miles west of campus   [view map]
Single: $89/night Double: $99/night Note: all rooms have a refrigerator and microwave; Jr suite: $109/night, suite with full kitchen: $229/night, 2 week stay or longer: $189/night
Hotel Shattuck Plaza 2086 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 Tel: (866) 466-9199    Fax: (510) 845-7320 info@hotelshattuckplaza.com	One block West of campus   [view map]
New, completely renovated Hotel Shattuck Plaza has rooms available for you! MSRI’s preferred rate is $131. Guests can either call the hotel’s main line, 510-845-7300, and ask for the MSRI rate or go to http://www.hotelshattuckplaza.com, click on "Corporate Rates" in the reservation screen and type the code msri09.
Rodeway Inn 1461 University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702 Tel: (510) 848-3840    Fax: (800) 608-7329 gm@berkeleyri.com	8 blocks south of campus   [view map]
Rates: $89.95+ and up. Extended stay rates ($70/night for one month stay, as available, call). 40 rooms, microwave & mini refrigerator, free parking. Ask for the "Math Department" rate.
Rose Garden Inn 2790 Telegraph Ave. Berkeley, CA 94709 Tel: (510) 549-2145    Fax: (510) 549-1085 rosegardengm@aol.com	7 blocks south of campus   [view map] 40 Rooms housed in five historic buildings surrounded by flowering gardens. Full buffet breakfast served daily 7:30am-10:00am. Transportation to campus shuttle provided complimentary, or to MSRI at a nominal fee.
MSRI rates starting at $109 plus tax/night. All rooms feature direct dial phones, private bathrooms and color cable television. Deluxe level rooms also feature fireplaces, refrigerators, microwaves and in room hi-speed internet connections. Complimentary full buffet breakfast served daily from 7:30am-10am. Complimentary parking included on a space available basis. Transportation to the campus shuttle, or MSRI provided at a nominal fee when pre-arranged with the Front Desk. Reservations may be made by calling 1-800-992-9005 OR directly on our website. Click on Corporate at the bottom of the screen and when prompted, enter code "MATH". By using this code a new calendar will appear and will show the MSRI rate on all room types available. Please note: The Original Queen room type does not have a hi-speed internet connection - but we do have WiFi available in our public spaces.
Travelodge Motel Berkeley 1820 University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94703 Tel: (800) 255-3050	5 blocks west of campus   [view map]
one queen bed: $79/night; king bed: $85.50/night; 2 beds: $89.10

Extended Stay Oakland/Emeryville

Oakwood Tel: 800-400-3636    Fax: 925-355-0295	Oakland, Emeryville, Richmond   Fully furnished 1 and 2 bedroom apartments
Note: 30 day minimum stay
Lake Merritt Hotel Tel:1-800-933-4683	Oakland, CA The Lake Merritt Hotel has 50 fully furnished apartments which are available for a minimum of 30 days.
Guest Room - $1,395.00 & Up Studio Apartment Suite - $1,895.00 & Up One Bedroom Suite - $2,395.00 & Up

Bed and Breakfasts/Vacation & Short Term Rentals

http://sfbay.craigslist.org
Select eby (east bay,) housing, temporary/sublets, vacation rentals
(Recommended neighborhoods include Berkeley, Berkeley North/Hills, Albany/El Cerrito, Oakland Rockridge/Claremont.)

http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/california/san-francisco-bay-ar#2083
(Vacation Rentals By Owner)

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