Uptown Oakland Travel Guide

Oakland

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A brightly lit theater marquee with "OAKLAND" and "FOX" signs, and a crowd gathered in front.
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A busy urban street with vintage architecture, including a prominent theater marquee and classic buildings.
A theater marquee with the name "Oakland" and the dates and titles of upcoming shows.

Stay near popular Uptown Oakland attractions

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Fox Theater

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

Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

฿1,769
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self Led Exploration

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

฿469
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

฿1,607
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

฿1,305
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)

฿1,941
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)

฿2,343
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
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Top hotels in Uptown Oakland

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 ฿4,514 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,514
฿6,690 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 ...
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
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 ฿5,087 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿5,087
฿5,987 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (6,101 reviews)
"Everything was good."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
The price is ฿7,493 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
฿7,493
฿10,356 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
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
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
425 North Point San Francisco CA
The price is ฿5,985 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿5,985
฿8,490 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,084 reviews)
"We loved everything about the property. Great location, and Juan at the front desk was so helpful. Our room was beautiful."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1177 Airport Blvd Burlingame CA
The price is ฿4,347 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿4,347
฿4,942 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,898 reviews)
"They stay was okay and the facilities seemed clean however we got bug bites that were thought to be mosquitos but turned up to be consistent with bed bug bites. That was very disappointing we will not be staying there in the future nor recommend it to anyone."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

4 out of 5
200 Marina Blvd Berkeley CA
The price is ฿7,203 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿7,203
฿8,298 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Berkeley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
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Where to stay in Uptown Oakland

Find the best Uptown Oakland areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Oakland

Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Jack London Square or Oakland City Center while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.

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 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.

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 Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.

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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.

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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, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Uptown Oakland Travel Guide