Albany Travel Guide
Oakland
Things to do
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
Top hotels in Albany
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Spent the weekend with family. Location is great, staff was very helpful and friendly. Room size was good and clean, I wished there would be some ventilation in the bathroom to reduce humidity after someone showered."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Hôtel exceptionnel. Le lobby est incroyable. Les chambres sont grandes et confortables. Le salon exécutif est époustouflant. Probablement un des plus incroyables hôtels à San Francisco"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"The staff was very friendly and helpful. They made my stay exceptionally enjoyable. I would 10/10 recommend for anyone who’s looking for place that is in the middle of everything! I would definitely rebook again."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"Amazing"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Staff was friendly. Breakfast place was way overpriced, but there was good breakfast places in the area. Rooms are tiny and cramped and could here the adjoining rooms talking cause the walls are thin."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Albany
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Old Oakland while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
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.
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.
West Oakland
While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like Old Oakland and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.
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.
