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
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 ฿4,179 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿4,179
฿4,690 total
12 Aug - 13 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! (1,015 reviews)
"Best place in Bakersfield! Perfect for a staycation too! Love the actual bath products."

Reviewed on 10 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 ฿3,415 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,415
฿3,825 total
16 Aug - 17 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 ...
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,016 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿5,016
฿5,628 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Staff was nice and helpful. Overall facility very poor. Will avoid, unless it is only choice I have."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

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 ฿3,534 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿3,534
฿3,746 total
12 Aug - 13 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 ...
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 ฿1,955 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿1,955
฿2,194 total
16 Aug - 17 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 ...
Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

3 out of 5
3601 Marriott Dr Bakersfield CA
The price is ฿3,729 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿3,729
฿4,177 total
20 Aug - 21 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! (1,017 reviews)
"I highly recommend this"

Reviewed on 11 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 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 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.

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