Downtown Bakersfield Travel Guide

Bakersfield

An aerial view of a city with a grid of streets, buildings, and distant mountains.
A road sign reading "Bakersfield" with vehicles on the road.
A coffee shop with a large sign, outdoor seating, and a Coca-Cola stand.
A street sign for Kohn Row with a clear blue sky and clouds in the background.
A row of trees with white blossoms in a sunlit orchard.

Stay near popular Downtown Bakersfield attractions

Dignity Health Arena

7.6/10 (943 reviews)
Catch an event at Dignity Health Arena during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
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Things to do

A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: Resilient Bakersfield

A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: Resilient Bakersfield

฿411
per adult
A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: Resilient Bakersfield
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Top hotels in Downtown Bakersfield

The Padre Hotel

The Padre Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1702 18th St Bakersfield CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,368 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿5,368
฿6,024 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,070 reviews)
"I would give this hotel 5 stars, except for the fact that their rooftop bar is open untill 11pm, With someone who had to get a very early start the next morning, it was impossible to fall asleep early with my room being right above the bar with the music blaring."

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

The Padre Hotel
Best Western Plus Hill House

Best Western Plus Hill House

2.5 out of 5
700 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield CA
The price is ฿3,417 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
฿3,417
฿3,827 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"Room was nice and clean but dated. Staff was helpful and gave privacy but still gave extra towels. The construction and fact that the gate to the lot is locked from 10p-8a is a little annoying so you can get in after hours using your hotel key but getting out; you need the front desk to open it for ..."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Best Western Plus Hill House
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
801 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield CA
The price is ฿4,828 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿4,828
฿5,418 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"The people at the front desk were rude when trying check in. No Hello may I help you. Our checking out was more pleasurable."

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center
Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
2400 Camino Del Rio Court Bakersfield CA
The price is ฿3,079 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿3,079
฿3,456 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

3 out of 5
3601 Marriott Dr Bakersfield CA
The price is ฿3,817 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,817
฿4,285 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

2 out of 5
6501 Colony Rd Bakersfield CA
The price is ฿1,839 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿1,839
฿2,196 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
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Where to stay in Downtown Bakersfield

Find the best Downtown Bakersfield areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Rolling hills and distant mountains.

Wheeler Ridge

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Wheeler Ridge. You might consider stopping by Outlets at Tejon while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Bakersfield's entrance arch with a bicycle lane.

West Park Community

West Park Community might not have many top sights, but Buck Owens Crystal Palace and Fox Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A vast desert landscape with numerous oil rigs and pipelines.

Rosedale

You might make a stop by Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall while you're exploring Rosedale.

A calm river reflecting tall palm trees and a clear sky.

Oleander - Sunset

Though Oleander - Sunset may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dignity Health Arena and Kern County Fairgrounds.

A calm lake with reflections of trees and a small building.

Riviera - Westchester

While Riviera - Westchester may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fox Theater and Buck Owens Crystal Palace.

Downtown Bakersfield Travel Guide