Downtown Oakland Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Downtown Oakland
Popular places to visit
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Oakland City Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Oakland City Center during your visit to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Paramount Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Paramount Theatre during your stay in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Oakland Museum of California
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Oakland Museum of California during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Jack London's Cabin
You can find out about the history of Oakland with a trip to Jack London's Cabin. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Old Oakland
During your trip to Oakland, you can enjoy retail therapy at Old Oakland. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Downtown Oakland
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Amazing hotel! Will definitely be coming back to stay here. Amazing views from the rooms!"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Excellent location. The room it comfortable and big. Staff super helpfully. Clean room , good facility of Laundry , gym and pool . We would stay again."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"I like the neighbourhood, it’s so close to everything what I need to do."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"Great stay and location. Staff are as friendly as they get paid for (bit doing anything extra friendly for free lol which is fine) and at some point the fire alarm went off but no one made sure everyone was out. They just closed the door (not lock) where the elevator was. I took the elevator and ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Good staff outdated"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Oakland
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Berkeley Repertory Theater 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.
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.
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.
