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
Oakland Marriott City Center
"This was a great clean, safe property, with great staff, and amenities. Very aesthetically pleasing, with a classy look and great art. The down side is the $55 a night valet parking fee which is high but worth it, if you value your automobile, and your safety. Also, the valet staff lost my leather ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"I travel a lot and a comfortable bed and a quiet room is important to me as well as local eateries and shopping. This hotel did not disappoint, in fact it exceeded expectations. Staff felt like family with their willingness to make you feel at home. Honestly, I wasn't looking forward to my trip to ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Excellent location within walking distance of all major pier attractions. Fantastic breakfast and beautiful rooms. Stay here if traveling to SF, even with family."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"Room and restroom was pretty clean, we did have issues with the A/C unit kept turning on the heat although we had it for cold."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"Rooms are very small but clean and comfortable. All staff were great. Price and location made it a good choice for us."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
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 DeFremery Park 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.
