What's it like in Downtown Oakland?

Downtown Oakland is a metropolitan neighbourhood that travellers like for its theatre scene and opera houses. Make sure that you visit Oakland City Center and Fox Theater as part of your Downtown Oakland travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Downtown Oakland?

Based on our traveller data, Jack London Inn is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Oakland. This hotel is steps from Jack London Square, and offers free breakfast and free parking.

How many hotels are there in the Downtown Oakland area?

Expedia has 36 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Oakland to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Oakland area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Oakland, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer in Downtown Oakland.

What is there to do in this Oakland neighbourhood?

Be sure to get some family photos at Oakland Museum of California, Plank and Lakeside Park and Garden Center while you're out sightseeing in Downtown Oakland. You could also plan a visit to Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Oakland include Oakland Tribune Tower, Oakland City Hall and Ronald Dellums Federal Building. When you're sightseeing in Oakland, Museum of Children's Art and Old Oakland are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Downtown Oakland and the greater Oakland area?

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station, 19th St Station or Lake Merritt Station. To venture out of town, take a train from Oakland-Jack London Square Station.

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1. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Downtown Oakland

Takesha

RM656 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern interior with a central round table surrounded by chairs, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with a yellow table.

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Downtown Oakland

Ramesh

RM682 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A reception desk with a geometric patterned wall, a marble countertop, and three side tables with books.

3. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Downtown Oakland

MK

RM639 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A person sitting on a bed with a plate of fruit and holding a glass of wine.

4. Oakland Marriott City Center

Downtown Oakland

Lisa

RM754 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A landscaped outdoor area with a stone pathway, a large decorative urn, and various shrubs and trees.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Downtown Oakland

Esther

RM559 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A reception area with wooden reception desks, a check-in counter, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a metal cart.

6. Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

Downtown Oakland

Jeannine

RM460 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.

7. Oaktown Roost

Downtown Oakland

Davida

RM505 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A corner room with a brown leather sofa, a green armchair, a small wooden side table, a woven stool, and a window with blinds.

8. Sunny Two Bedroom in Uptown

Downtown Oakland

RM2,481 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, teal walls, and a door leading to a bathroom.

9. Civic Center Lodge

Downtown Oakland

Wesley

RM367 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a large mirror.

10. Jack London Inn

Downtown Oakland

Samantha Xiong

RM342 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a wall art piece, and a window with curtains.

11. GORGEOUS 3 BEDROOM IN DOWNTOWN

Downtown Oakland

RM2,278 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A balcony with a view of a river and city skyline.

12. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

3.1 km from Downtown Oakland

Evelyn

RM626 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola structure.

13. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

4.4 km from Downtown Oakland

Ramamurthy

RM695 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

14. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

4.2 km from Downtown Oakland

Sheila

RM782 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier, and a clear sky.

15. Marina Village Inn

2.4 km from Downtown Oakland

Chris

RM539 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed. There is a view of the city through the window.

16. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

4 km from Downtown Oakland

Jerardo

RM676 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, and a view of the outdoors.

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

7.5 km from Downtown Oakland

Myles

RM671 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a counter with a coffee station.

18. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

10.9 km from Downtown Oakland

Jennifer

RM1,223 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A marina with boats, palm trees, and a building with large windows.

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

8.1 km from Downtown Oakland

Joseph

RM540 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A dining table with a bowl of fruit, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.

20. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

13.9 km from Downtown Oakland

Ashley

RM484 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 528 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 577 reviews	View
Oaktown Roost	2.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 213 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Oakland Marriott City Center	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View

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Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Berkeley Community Theater. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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San Antonio

If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Downtown Oakland Hotel Reviews

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The beds were comfortable, the staff were helpful and flexible when our flight was delayed, and the location was so convenient. I wish the coffee in the lobby was available every morning."

Stanford Court San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay at the top of Nob Hill! My husband and I were tourists of SAN Francisco. The Hotel is located in a great spot for catching the cable cars to get around! We loved the breakfast even though it wasn’t complimentary it was delicious! However drinks were free with our room reservations. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Our last day there we wanted to tour a little more after checkout and they held our bags for us."

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

8/10 Good

"The reason for 4 stars in an otherwise great hotel is that the bathroom doors in our room were not staying shut because the spring on the door was broken. Upon confirming that it could not be fixed, we were allotted a different room. The front desk was really helpful in getting this sorted, kudos to them. I am taking away the one star for the inconvenience we faced."

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1. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

3. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

4. Oakland Marriott City Center

5. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

6. Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

7. Oaktown Roost

8. Sunny Two Bedroom in Uptown

9. Civic Center Lodge

10. Jack London Inn

11. GORGEOUS 3 BEDROOM IN DOWNTOWN

12. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

13. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

14. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

15. Marina Village Inn

16. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

18. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

20. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

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