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
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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
The price is ฿5,685 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿5,685
฿6,380 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 ...
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 ฿3,404 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿3,404
฿3,813 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Always enjoy staying here! Especially with the location, cleanliness, and comfortability."

Reviewed on 4 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 ฿5,113 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿5,113
฿5,738 total
8 Nov - 9 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Hotel moderno ,instalaciones bn ,piscina no muy atractiva ,mucho crnehto x todos los lados,nada verde"

Reviewed on 8 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 ฿3,068 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,068
฿3,443 total
1 Nov - 2 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
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

2 out of 5
6501 Colony Rd Bakersfield CA
The price is ฿1,539 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿1,539
฿1,859 total
11 Oct - 12 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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

3 out of 5
8858 Spectrum Pkwy Bakersfield CA
The price is ฿3,431 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿3,431
฿3,637 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,599 reviews)
"GM and Jordan were great. Very accommodating. This is one of the nicest La Quintas we've ever stayed in. Great job, guys!!"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North
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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.

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.

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 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