Downtown Oakland Travel Guide
Oakland





Visit Downtown Oakland
Stay near popular Downtown Oakland attractions
Things to do

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Downtown Oakland

Oakland Marriott City Center

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The hotel was convenient to fisherman's wharf and public transportation. The breakfast was very good."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Awesome older hotel in a great location and the staff was amazing."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"Property was clean and comfortable. Would have been nice to get complimentary breakfast each day. Additionally I had ordered a fruit platter ahead of time but it never arrived. Overall the location was great"
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"We loved our room location and appreciated the front desk staff upon checkin. The snack store staff were courteous and generous with information. We did not get to enjoy the bar or breakfast due to time constraints but we like the vibe and ambience of the property. The only thing I did not appreciate ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Clean rooms with plenty of mirrors in bathroom and room. The location was very convenient to all of the popular tourist stops in san francisco!"
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Oakland

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.

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.

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.























