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

฿404
per adult
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 ฿4,979 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿4,979
฿5,587 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (1,046 reviews)
"All great"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 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 ฿3,368 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿3,368
฿3,772 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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 ...
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 ฿5,079 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
฿5,079
฿5,699 total
25 Sept - 26 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
Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

2.5 out of 5
828 Real Rd Bakersfield CA
The price is ฿1,972 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿1,972
฿2,213 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (1,091 reviews)
"I was really impressed with the room. It had all the extras! The hot breakfast was good and it had a large TV with numerous channels! I would definitely recommend to everyone!"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

2 out of 5
6501 Colony Rd Bakersfield CA
The price is ฿1,641 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿1,641
฿1,973 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
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 ฿3,721 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,721
฿3,944 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North
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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.

A calm lake with reflections of trees and a small building.

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 Fox Theater and Buck Owens Crystal Palace.

Downtown Bakersfield Travel Guide