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
"Really great hotel and amenities. The location was perfect for families staying near Pier 39. The hotel did nickel and dime for receiving a package at the hotel ($5 fee). Parking and resort fee was expensive on top of the room rate. They are strict about how many people per room for the breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
"The location was wonderful right down from Union Square. Great spot to get on the trolleys and plenty of shopping nearby. Lots of restaurants within walking distance. Staff was very friendly and they gave us a discount card for nearby restaurants. There was a small pool, but we were away too much ..."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Bay view was excellent. Room was clean and spacious. Bed was very comfortable. It was quiet and we got a good nights sleep."
Reviewed on 12 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

Fairmont San Francisco
"The Fairmont Hotel is an elegant hotel with plenty of history. The Tonga Room was a real treat! The room was comfortable and the staff extremely friendly and welcoming!"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Clean room"
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.
Albany Travel Guide
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Oracle Park
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Park
- San Francisco Bay
- Alcatraz Island
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- Jack London Square
- Oakland Arena
- Ocean Beach
- Union Square
- Ferry Building
- Embarcadero Center
- San Francisco Zoo
- Palace of Fine Arts
- Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord
Hotels Near Albany, Oakland
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