Downtown Alameda Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Alameda
Stay near popular Downtown Alameda attractions
Things to do

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Sonoma and Napa Valley

#1 San Francisco Pub Crawl & Clubbing Experience
Top hotels in Downtown Alameda

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"n/a"
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Showers are bathtubs. Not very accommodating for some people. Parking price is way too high for their guests. Street noise is terrible at night."
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"Very convenient location in Union Square. 24-hour store with food and beverage options. Excellent Sky bar. Can feel a little impersonal but a great home base in SF with many walking and public transportation options."
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"Honestly, this hotel was amazing from start to finish! The staff was incredible, the valet service was excellent, and everything went so smoothly. The location was perfect, close to everything in the city, which made exploring San Francisco so easy. The room was beautiful, and the view was amazing! ..."
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Alameda

Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater 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 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.

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.

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.

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.


















