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 entertainment choices 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 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: 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'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

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 ...
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
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 €154 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
€154
20 Sept - 21 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! (6,321 reviews)
"Great location with an excellent supermarket across the road. Hop on bus stops out front. Walking distance to heaps of gteat restaurants."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €160 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
€160
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,553 reviews)
"This property is outdated the pictures do not match the rooms. Staff was nice and friendly. But the overall hotel was not worth the price"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is €135 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
€135
20 Sept - 21 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 ...
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

3.5 out of 5
433 Powell St San Francisco CA
The price is €145 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
€145
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Grand Hyatt San Francisco

Grand Hyatt San Francisco

4 out of 5
345 Stockton St San Francisco CA
The price is €200 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
€200
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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 helpful staff ...
Grand Hyatt San Francisco
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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 UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Historic Berkeley. 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.

A sculpture made of debris by a waterfront.
Photo by JenVista
Open Photo by JenVista

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.

Oakland Temple and City from Oakland Hills. Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA.

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 DeFremery Park and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.

An entrance archway with the inscription "CHEZ PANISSE" leading to a staircase.
Photo by Yukiko Matsuoka
Open Photo by Yukiko Matsuoka

North Berkeley

While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.

Downtown Oakland

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