Downtown Oakland Travel Guide

Oakland

A serene lake with a gazebo, a tall tree, and a church tower.
A public square with a fountain, surrounded by modern buildings and a clock tower in the background.
A pier with boats, a marina, and a large building labeled "Mariner Square".
A park with people sitting on blankets by a lake, with buildings and hills in the background.
A small wooden cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by palm trees and a sandy ground.

Stay near popular Downtown Oakland attractions

A city street with a prominent building with a dome and a sign that reads "FOX OAKLAND".

Fox Theater

8.0/10 (215 reviews)
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self Led Exploration

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

฿492
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

฿1,564
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise

San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise

฿1,279
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

฿1,574
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour

San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)

฿2,296
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket

San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket

฿943
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket
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Top hotels in Downtown Oakland

Jack London Inn

Jack London Inn

2 out of 5
444 Embarcadero W Oakland CA
The price is ฿2,412 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿2,412
฿2,802 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oakland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
6.4/10 (1,547 reviews)
"Everything was old and broken. The beds has bugs crawling around. We didn’t even stay the night. Checked out as soon as we checked in."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Jack London Inn
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is ฿5,088 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿5,088
฿5,988 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿4,279 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,279
฿6,411 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿5,389 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿5,389
฿6,342 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,578 reviews)
"Needs further renovating. 1st room was clean, 2nd was ok."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿4,913 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿4,913
฿5,782 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

3.5 out of 5
433 Powell St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿5,061 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿5,061
฿5,963 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
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Where to stay in Downtown Oakland

Find the best Downtown Oakland areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Oakland
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The Art Museum Pacific Film Archive building with a modern design, located at the corner of a street with a traffic light and pedestrians nearby.

Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Berkeley Community 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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Albany

Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

A harbor with a large ship, a marina, and a cityscape in the background.

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.

A cityscape with a prominent building featuring a spire and golden lights, set against a backdrop of a sunset sky and distant mountains.

Piedmont

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

A city skyline at dusk with reflections in a calm body of water, including a prominent government building and modern high-rises.

San Antonio

If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Oakland Travel Guide