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

฿501
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

฿1,592
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

฿1,302
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)

฿1,603
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)

฿2,337
per adult
90% 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

฿960
per adult
96% 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 ฿2,113 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
฿2,113
฿2,455 total
22 Oct - 23 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 (1,577 reviews)
"When I got there the lady at the front desk (Beatrice) was the best. I slept so good . The beds where soft but firm the trains that go by is so pleasant . As a young boy I used to fantasize I was a train operator. That’s what the train horn did for me. It brought me back to my childhood. They have ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 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 ฿4,833 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿4,833
฿5,688 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,386 reviews)
"Prime location. Trolly stops nearby. Awesome views of the city and lots of food places to eat and Whole Foods across the street."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

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 ฿4,117 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿4,117
฿6,230 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (7,709 reviews)
"Its a grate place and location are very good for the diferent activity"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿3,007 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿3,007
฿3,539 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
The price is ฿4,934 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
฿4,934
฿5,807 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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! (1,769 reviews)
"The room had one bed. And it was a pull out couch. No pillows were on the bed. But the pull out couch was made up as a bed. Happy to send pictures."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
The price is ฿7,362 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
฿7,362
฿10,210 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
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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
Learn more about Downtown Oakland
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 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 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