Downtown Bakersfield Travel Guide

Bakersfield

An aerial view of a city with a grid of streets, buildings, and distant mountains.
A road sign reading "Bakersfield" with vehicles on the road.
A coffee shop with a large sign, outdoor seating, and a Coca-Cola stand.
A street sign for Kohn Row with a clear blue sky and clouds in the background.
A row of trees with white blossoms in a sunlit orchard.

Stay near popular Downtown Bakersfield attractions

Dignity Health Arena

7.6/10 (943 reviews)
Catch an event at Dignity Health Arena during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
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Things to do

A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: Resilient Bakersfield

A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: Resilient Bakersfield

฿407
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A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: Resilient Bakersfield
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Top hotels in Downtown Bakersfield

The Padre Hotel

The Padre Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1702 18th St Bakersfield CA
The price is ฿4,198 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿4,198
฿4,710 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,014 reviews)
"It was a great stay we would stay there again"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

The Padre Hotel
Best Western Plus Hill House

Best Western Plus Hill House

2.5 out of 5
700 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield CA
The price is ฿3,430 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿3,430
฿3,842 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"It’s ok"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Best Western Plus Hill House
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
801 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield CA
The price is ฿4,739 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,739
฿5,319 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

3 out of 5
8858 Spectrum Pkwy Bakersfield CA
The price is ฿3,525 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,525
฿3,737 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,535 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. We loved the breakfast and how nice area is. Quiet and safe. I will be be happy to stay here again"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North
Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

2.5 out of 5
828 Real Rd Bakersfield CA
The price is ฿2,088 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
฿2,088
฿2,343 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very good! (1,041 reviews)
"The place was clean, the gym needs an update. The room was a little old as well could use some updating."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

3 out of 5
3601 Marriott Dr Bakersfield CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,352 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿3,352
฿3,756 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Room and bed were clean. Staff was very helpful."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield
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Where to stay in Downtown Bakersfield

Find the best Downtown Bakersfield areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Rolling hills and distant mountains.

Wheeler Ridge

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Wheeler Ridge. You might consider stopping by Outlets at Tejon while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Bakersfield's entrance arch with a bicycle lane.

West Park Community

West Park Community might not have many top sights, but Buck Owens Crystal Palace and Fox Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A vast desert landscape with numerous oil rigs and pipelines.

Rosedale

You might make a stop by Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall while you're exploring Rosedale.

A calm river reflecting tall palm trees and a clear sky.

Oleander - Sunset

Though Oleander - Sunset may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dignity Health Arena and Kern County Fairgrounds.

Morning view of Lake Ming in Bakersfield, California, USA.

Riviera - Westchester

While Riviera - Westchester may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Buck Owens Crystal Palace and Fox Theater.

Downtown Bakersfield Travel Guide