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 fascinating museums 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

฿496
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

฿1,754
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

฿1,588
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise

San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise

฿1,291
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise
San Francisco City Lights Cruise

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

฿1,919
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour

San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)

฿2,316
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
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Top hotels in Downtown Oakland

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 ฿4,789 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,789
฿5,636 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ฿4,314 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,314
฿6,428 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,645 reviews)
"!"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

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 ฿5,280 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿5,280
฿6,215 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
The price is ฿5,634 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
฿5,634
฿6,631 total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,624 reviews)
"rooms were clean"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel

3.5 out of 5
85 5th St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿3,234 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,234
฿3,800 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
The Pickwick Hotel
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

2 out of 5
1075 Sutter St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿2,948 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿2,948
฿3,469 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and Netflix. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
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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, large windows, and a visible street with cars and a cyclist.

Downtown Berkeley

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

An aerial view of a coastal city with a large bay, a peninsula with sparse vegetation, and a distant urban skyline.

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 busy street with cars, a Grand Lake Theatre sign, and various shops.

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 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 city street lined with tall buildings, including a Wells Fargo sign, and a mural on a building.

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.

Downtown Oakland Travel Guide