Downtown Oakland

Oakland

A serene lake with a gazebo, a tall tree, and a church tower.
A public square with a fountain, surrounded by modern buildings and a clock tower in the background.
A pier with boats, a marina, and a large building labeled "Mariner Square".
A park with people sitting on blankets by a lake, with buildings and hills in the background.
A small wooden cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by palm trees and a sandy ground.

Stay near popular Downtown Oakland attractions

A city street with a prominent building with a dome and a sign that reads "FOX OAKLAND".

Fox Theater

8.0/10 (215 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Golden Gate Bay Cruise Service: sail around Alcatraz!

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

€34
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

€41
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

€41
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line Escape from The Rock Bay Cruise

San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise

€34
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise
San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise International Narration

San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise International Narration

€34
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise International Narration
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self Led Exploration

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

€13
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
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Top hotels in Downtown Oakland

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is €145 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€145
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,252 reviews)
"Staff was great, rooms a little outdated, but clean. Parking was $40+ per day? But street parking is nearby and cheap (some places free)."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is €204 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
€204
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,672 reviews)
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Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €171 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
€171
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,655 reviews)
"The hotel was great, staff very helpful but the location isn’t the best to walk alone at night. Despite this, I’d stay there again."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel

3.5 out of 5
85 5th St San Francisco CA
The price is €100 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€100
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
The Pickwick Hotel
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St San Francisco CA
The price is €153 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€153
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is €116 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€116
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,172 reviews)
"This is my go to hotel when I am in San Francisco. The rooms have everything I need and there is a restaurant/bar on the property, along with an exercise room."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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Where to stay in Downtown Oakland

Find the best Downtown Oakland areas for the activities you enjoy most.
The Art Museum Pacific Film Archive building with a modern design, large windows, and a visible street with cars and a cyclist.

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.

An aerial view of a coastal city with a large bay, a peninsula with sparse vegetation, and a distant urban skyline.

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.

A busy street with cars, a Grand Lake Theatre sign, and various shops.

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.

A harbor with a large ship, a marina, and a cityscape in the background.

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.

A city street lined with tall buildings, including a Wells Fargo sign, and a mural on a building.

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.

Downtown Oakland

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