Downtown Hayward Travel Guide
Oakland




Visit Downtown Hayward
Stay near popular Downtown Hayward attractions
Things to do

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Niles History: An Audio Tour of the First Movie Capital

San Francisco: Airplane Private Bay Tour

San Francisco: Airplane Private Night Bay Tour

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Top hotels in Downtown Hayward

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"Everything went well thank you"
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
"Nice location and very pretty marina. Rooms were decent and well maintained, but the elevators are very shaky and a bit scary. Besides that the hotel was fine."
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"The staff, room, and view were all excellent! One star deduction because of a shuttle no-show, and calls to the hotel were all routed though a stupid AI ‘helper’ that didn’t know when the last pickup at the airport should be and we missed it, then waited a half hour for it to show up. Last pickup ..."
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"Hotel was beautiful but our room has been neglected. The bed squeaks just getting out. Both beds had a large slope in the middle and were uncomfortable. The toilet runs continuously unless the handle is jiggled."
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"Everything is great!"
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
"Rooms were clean and substantial. The various amenities are good for those who need or want to use them. Location is very convenient for the community shuttle for visitors that are not familiar with the area."
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Hayward

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.


















