Albany Travel Guide
Oakland
Popular places to visit
Jack London Square
Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here.
University of California, Berkeley
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of California, Berkeley during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Oakland Zoo
Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco: Lombard St Loop 50 Min Best City Highlights Tour
San Francisco: PIER 39 Flying Theater Adventure
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
Top hotels in Albany
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Helpful staff, amenities, and overall great vibes
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Clean comfortable rooms and excellent customer servic.e.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Room was nice and clean, the staff are amazing, especially to Shiley she was the best 👍
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Staff, room housekeeping....all great. Pleasant surprise when I found out the breakfast was included. Amazing salmon dinner at the restaurant next door, a restaurant that I didn't even notice was there!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
The lighting throughout the room was very fluorescent white and not pleasant. The elevator takes a long time and stops at too many floors
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Great location. Nice staff. Cool rooms
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Albany
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
Central Berkeley
Central Berkeley might not have many top sights, but UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Berkeley Hills
If you're spending some time in Berkeley Hills, Tilden Regional Park and Indian Rock Park are top sights worth seeing.
Southwest Berkeley
While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake.
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. 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.
Telegraph District
If you're spending some time in Telegraph District, Telegraph Avenue and Zellerbach Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.
