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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 542 reviews	View
Oaktown Roost	2.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 154 reviews	View
Oakland Marriott City Center	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,016 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,016 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Oakland

Find the best Downtown Oakland areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Oakland

Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Repertory Theater. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.

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Piedmont

You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.

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Albany

Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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South Berkeley

While you're in South Berkeley, take in top sights like Telegraph Avenue and jump on the metro at Ashby Station to see more of the city.

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Aerial View Oakland Inner Harbor Port City Downtown Skyline

West Oakland

While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like DeFremery Park and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.

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Top Downtown Oakland Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

8/10 Good

"The property and rooms were beautiful. The woman at check in was so sweet and friendly. I wish I had her name so I could let her know just how awesome she is and how valuable she is to the organization. The main problem I had was I feel like the price to park was excessive ($45 per day) and the WiFi had a charge of $4.95 if you didn’t want basic mediocre service. With what people pay to stay there, the hotel could take better care of their guests."

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

2/10 Terrible

"The hotel's location is excellent and very convenient for tourists, with many attractions easily accessible. However, the property is showing its age and would benefit from a refurbishment, particularly the furniture. The room did not appear as clean as expected, and some items (including the TV) were not working properly. Although I reported these issues and requested assistance, they were never resolved during my stay. What was most disappointing was the lack of any apology, acknowledgment, or goodwill gesture at check-out despite the unresolved problems. Overall, the location is a strong point, but the hotel falls short in terms of maintenance, cleanliness, and customer service"

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

4/10 Poor

"I was not happy waiting one hour after the stated check-in time simply because the hotel is understaffed. I also did not appreciate my son being singled out when he entered the hotel and being asked for his room number. The wait times for checking in keep increasing and employees seem to be lacking in number and manners. This hotel has seen better days."

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect place to stay with our daughter! She loved the pool, and the lobby restaurant had games and blocks that her and other kids loved, and had no issue with our dog there as well. Easy transit connections too, F street car was 2 blocks away, and 28 and 30 buses were right out front. Francisco Park (which has a playground and an incredible view) was a quick walk uphill, and some food and coffee options right around the hotel. Would highly recommend for families. Only downside was parking costs, but we ended up using SpotHero for parking at a garage a few blocks down."

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

6/10 Okay

"I stayed on the 9th floor and I had to work online and my phone was not connecting to the Internet. I went out to get something to eat. Upon my return, I tried with my laptop but with no success. I then called the front desk to explain the situation. She was saying something whilst I was still speaking. I stopped to inquire as to the nature of her interruption. She responded, "Finish your complaint so that I can explain to you what's happening." I said, "Okay, what's happening?" She replied, "Are you finished, Sir?" I was baffled because I was not being rude to her at all. She explained that for the last two nights, the Internet crashed and they are working on it. So only the lobby to the 2nd floor has service. So I can come down to the lobby to use the service. I asked her why wasn't that explained when I checked in. I could have been given a room on the 2bd floor. She said that my IHG gives my top floor access. Go figure. No apology was offered. I went downstairs and was placed in a room with many other guests using the room. No discount offered. Nothing. The shower and toilet bowl were very slow in water disposal. I was disappointed but left there without making a scene. Crowne Plaza SFO must be more courteous in situations like these as issues will happen from time to time I'm not being unreasonable."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Oakland?

Downtown Oakland is a metropolitan neighbourhood that travellers like for its theatre scene and opera houses. Make sure that you visit Oakland City Center and Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail as part of your Downtown Oakland travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Downtown Oakland?

Based on our traveller data, Oakland Marriott City Center is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Oakland. This hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Fox Theater, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre.

How many hotels are there in the Downtown Oakland area?

Expedia has 35 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Oakland to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Oakland area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Oakland, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer in Downtown Oakland.

What is there to do in this Oakland neighbourhood?

Be sure to get some family photos at Oakland Museum of California, Museum of Children's Art and Plank while you're out sightseeing in Downtown Oakland. You could also plan a visit to Oakland City Center or Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Oakland include Oakland Tribune Tower, Oakland City Hall and Ronald Dellums Federal Building. When you're sightseeing in Oakland, Old Oakland and Fox Theater are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Downtown Oakland and the greater Oakland area?

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station, 19th St Station or Lake Merritt Station. To venture out of town, take a train from Oakland-Jack London Square Station.

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Oaktown Roost

Oakland Marriott City Center

Jack London Inn

Civic Center Lodge

AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hotel Aura SFO

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Hotel 1550 - SFO Airport

Hotel Aluxor SFO

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

Pleasanton Marriott

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Where to stay in Downtown Oakland

Downtown Berkeley

Piedmont

Albany

South Berkeley

West Oakland

Top Downtown Oakland Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

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