Chinatown Travel Guide
Oakland





Visit Chinatown
Stay near popular Chinatown attractions
Things to do

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
Top hotels in Chinatown

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Breakfast buffwas very well organized and a lot of choices"
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Check in was weird since you need to go up 2 floors. For valet parking its $95 a day... which seems insane. So we parked a block over at a parking garage for $45 overnight. The hotel it self is nice and clean. But we made the mistake of getting a drink at the bar in the lobby. 2 drinks costs $50 ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Exceptional location: minutes walking distance to BART Powell station. It’s super convenient commute from the SFO airport. Easy access to Union Square with high end shops and restaurants average prices."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"It was super clean, the staff was really kind!"
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"I would definitely stay again at this location. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I got to store my bags before check-in and explore Chinatown which is literally a couple steps away. I had a concert at the Chase Center which was such a short trip via the T line. The next morning after ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Chinatown

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

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.

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.

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.

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.


















