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Top 5 Cheap Hotels in Berkeley at a glance

1. Hampton Inn Chicago-O'Hare International Airport — 2.5-star hotel in Schiller Park. Guest rating: 9.4/10 — Exceptional.
2. Carleton of Oak Park — 3-star hotel in Oak Park. Guest rating: 9.2/10 — Wonderful.
3. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Chicago Lombard — 2.5-star hotel in Highland Hills. Guest rating: 9.0/10 — Wonderful.
4. Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare – Rosemont by IHG — 3-star hotel in Rosemont. Guest rating: 9.0/10 — Wonderful.
5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport by IHG — 3-star hotel in Des Plaines. Guest rating: 8.8/10 — Excellent.

Cheap Hotels in Berkeley

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Berkeley on Hotels.com. These Berkeley Cheap Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 23, 2026.

A modern hotel lobby with round tables, blue upholstered chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a welcoming entrance.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Prairie State" sign, a Hilton Honors sign, and a wooden wall with a herringbone pattern.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

1. Hampton Inn Chicago-O'Hare International Airport

Schiller Park

$144 nightly

$166 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

A brick building with a restaurant named "BARCLAYS" and a sign for "THE COTTAGE OF OAK BURTON."

A residential street with a sidewalk, houses, and greenery.

A lobby with two green armchairs, a glass coffee table, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A dimly lit restaurant with booths and tables, featuring a large clock and a television screen on the wall.

2. Carleton of Oak Park

Oak Park

$122 nightly

$136 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the city, and a modern ceiling design.

A snack and beverage kiosk with various snacks and drinks.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a microwave.

A modern conference room with a marble table, patterned chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a view of trees and parked cars.

3. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Chicago Lombard

Highland Hills

$97 nightly

$107 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and wicker chairs, surrounded by blue umbrellas, and a building with large windows in the background.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a bar area.

A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a side table with a lamp.

4. Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare – Rosemont by IHG

Rosemont

$146 nightly

$166 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine.

A large conference room with rows of chairs, a stage, and a carpeted floor.

A hotel reception desk with two computer stations, a modern wall design, and a visible window.

A modern hotel corridor with wooden paneling, a staircase, and a snack bar with various packaged goods.

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport by IHG

Des Plaines

$131 nightly

$155 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, under a high ceiling with a grid pattern.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small wooden table, a TV, a bed, and a painting on the wall.

A lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large screen.

6. Hyatt Place Itasca

Itasca

$96 nightly

$107 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor swimming pool with two separate sections, a brick wall, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hotel room with a green sofa, a small table with a lamp, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a different patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A lobby with a brick wall, a round mirror, a glass coffee table, and a reception desk.

7. Quality Inn Schaumburg - Chicago near the Mall

Schaumburg

$97 nightly

$111 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a planter with greenery, and a large brick structure in the background.

A view from a room with a large window overlooking a cityscape at night, featuring a river and illuminated buildings.

A modern living room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a tripod, and a sofa.

A waterfront cityscape with modern buildings, a Ferris wheel, and several cruise ships docked.

8. Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

Downtown Chicago

$325 nightly

$387 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A rooftop lounge with a city view, featuring a sofa, tables, and a fire feature.

A modern lounge area with seating, a bar, and large windows offering views.

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a city view.

A view from a window with a cityscape in the background, including modern buildings and a clear sky.

9. Hyatt House Chicago/West Loop-Fulton Market

Downtown Chicago

$270 nightly

$321 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent sign.

A hotel pool area with a clear view of the cityscape through large windows, a pool with a metal ladder, and several lounge chairs.

A modern dining area with a central island, chairs, pendant lights, and a decorative wall with a motivational quote.

A hotel reception desk with a marble counter, a digital kiosk, and a sign indicating Hilton Honors.

10. Hampton Inn Chicago West Loop Fulton Market Area

Downtown Chicago

$206 nightly

$245 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, clear glass walls, and lounge chairs.

A modern room with a flat-screen TV, a yellow sofa, a round wooden table, a patterned armchair, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with two single beds, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a marble reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

11. Hampton Inn Chicago-Carol Stream

Carol Stream

$103 nightly

$115 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

A grand lobby with ornate ceiling artwork, chandeliers, and a central staircase.

A grand lobby with ornate ceiling artwork, chandeliers, and a prominent 'P' emblem.

A grand hall with a central aisle, ornate chandeliers, and rows of chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, wooden walls, and seating areas.

12. Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Downtown Chicago

$275 nightly

$327 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious lobby with a central coffee table, sofas, and a large mirror.

A balcony with a table set for a meal, featuring a charcuterie board and two glasses of wine, overlooking a cityscape.

A spacious lounge area with leather sofas, round tables, and comfortable chairs, featuring a wooden ceiling and elegant decor.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large arched windows, and a grand staircase.

13. The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

Downtown Chicago

$161 nightly

$191 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A person relaxing on a sofa with a laptop, a glass of red wine, and a small table with a vase of flowers and a telephone.

A modern hotel lobby with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a floor lamp.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and four bar stools.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, wooden flooring, and a central chandelier. Tables are set with wine glasses and red cushions.

14. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

Downtown Chicago

$287 nightly

$341 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and large windows. Tables are set with blue napkins and pink glassware.

A cozy reading area with a dark blue sofa, multiple bookshelves, and a small table with a drink and a glass.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a modern chandelier.

A bar with multiple shelves of bottles, a long counter, and several stools.

15. The Hoxton, Chicago

Downtown Chicago

$334 nightly

$397 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Crowne Plaza."

A spacious lobby with high wooden pillars, a seating area with sofas and a bench, a fire feature, and a modern design.

A spacious lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large screen.

A modern restaurant with round tables and booths, a high ceiling with exposed beams, and a brick accent wall with the text "RVE DELTA".

16. Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG

Downtown Chicago

$189 nightly

$224 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, surrounded by greenery and modern buildings in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple round tables, comfortable seating, a large window offering a city view, and a contemporary art piece on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a central round table with decorative items, a reception desk, and framed artwork on the walls.

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago West Loop Fulton Mkt Area

Downtown Chicago

$229 nightly

$272 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A marble-floored lobby with double doors and elevators, each marked with a 'CQ' sign.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a bed with a white mattress, a wooden dresser, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel entrance with a sign for the Club Quarters Hotel, number 75, and a River Hotel sign.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a vase.

18. River Hotel

Downtown Chicago

$169 nightly

$201 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious lobby with a central sofa, multiple seating areas, and a decorative ceiling.

A grand ballroom with ornate ceiling decorations, multiple chandeliers, and a central table with a white tablecloth.

A spacious bar area with a central bar, multiple seating options including bar stools and tables, and a well-lit ceiling with recessed lighting.

Outdoor seating with yellow umbrellas labeled "Twisted Tea," wicker chairs, and tables.

19. Congress Plaza Hotel

Downtown Chicago

$153 nightly

$182 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A modern lobby with a grey sofa, checkered ottomans, and a coffee table. There are black chairs, a blue sofa, and a TV on a stand.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and weight machines.

A modern indoor swimming pool with blue seating and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern high-rise hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

20. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile

Downtown Chicago

$190 nightly

$226 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

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✅ The best time of year for an affordable vacation to Berkeley is during low season. This is when fewer people visit and there is a wider range of cheap Berkeley hotels available.

✅ There are plenty of things to see and do in Berkeley on a budget! From exploring the city's iconic landmarks and museums to enjoying the great outdoors and local parks, there is something for everyone in Berkeley.

✅ If you're looking to travel to Berkeley on a budget, there are plenty of ways to save. One option is to consider booking your travel during off-peak times when prices for flights, hotels, and attractions may be lower. Another option is budget-friendly transportation, such as local public transportation like buses or trains.

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