Downtown Oakland Travel Guide
Oakland





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

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Top hotels in Downtown Oakland

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Amazing 100/10"
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Helpful staff, clean rooms, parking access, a lot of stores near by."
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
"Very minimalistic features. A stool, instead of a chair. Our room was a handicap access room, and 3 times during our stay, we had to go down to the front desk to get help because the automatic door would not open. They were very helpful, but the issue was never completely addressed. In spite of this, ..."
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"Very convenient location would stay again"
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Oakland

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.

South Berkeley
While you're in South Berkeley, take in top sights like Telegraph Avenue and jump on the metro at Ashby Station to see more of the city.
























