What's it like in Downtown Bakersfield?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Bakersfield's Downtown Bakersfield neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Dignity Health Arena and Fox Theater as part of your Downtown Bakersfield travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Bakersfield?

Based on our traveller data, The Padre Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Bakersfield. This hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Best Western Plus Hill House and Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center .

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Downtown Bakersfield area?

Expedia has 6 Downtown Bakersfield hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Bakersfield area.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Downtown Bakersfield.

What can I see and do in this Bakersfield neighbourhood?

Sights like Fox Theater, Bakersfield Museum of Art and Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown Bakersfield. Dignity Health Arena and Kern County Veterans Memorial are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. McMurtrey Aquatic Center, Kern County Museum and Sam Lynn Ballpark are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Bakersfield. While you're out sightseeing, Buck Owens Crystal Palace and Golden West Casino are a couple of additional sights to visit in Bakersfield.

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

To venture out of town, take a train from Bakersfield Station.

Top 10 Downtown Bakersfield Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Downtown Bakersfield hotels

A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, a pharmacy sign, and a staircase.

1. The Padre Hotel

Downtown Bakersfield

Jessica

RM577 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a glass facade.

2. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

Downtown Bakersfield

BRENDON

RM651 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, a chandelier, and a telephone booth.

3. Best Western Plus Hill House

Downtown Bakersfield

Yulia

RM470 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A modern conference room with glass walls, a wooden table with benches, and a green carpet.

4. Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

Oleander - Sunset, 2.4 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Jerry

RM421 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel entrance with a covered walkway, outdoor seating area, and a landscaped garden.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

E'vette

RM514 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A spacious lobby with two yellow armchairs, a central staircase, and a glass entrance.

6. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

2.9 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Michael

RM460 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating areas, and a bar.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

West Park Community, 3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Genoa

RM498 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small round table, and a balcony with a pool view.

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

SERGIO

RM480 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, red chairs, and a tiled floor.

9. Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield

3.1 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Remington

RM426 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A modern lounge area with two armchairs, a small round table, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace.

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Bakersfield

West Park Community, 3.2 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Hazel G

RM712 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large screen.

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

denise

RM499 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A Springhill Suites Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

3.2 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Ruben

RM487 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

13. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Angela

RM452 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

14. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

3.1 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Ana

RM440 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a small round table.

15. Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

West Park Community, 2.9 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Jeremiah

RM301 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A Holiday Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance canopy and well-lit exterior.

16. Holiday Inn & Suites Bakersfield by IHG

3.4 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Abigail

RM451 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern reception area with a staircase, a reception desk, and a counter with a computer and printer.

17. Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

2.3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Erica

RM293 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A spacious lobby with a grey sofa, red armchair, and a blue accent chair. There are wall-mounted shelves with decorative items and a large floor lamp.

18. Hyatt Place Bakersfield

7.4 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Abisai

RM536 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a phone, and a window with a geometric pattern.

19. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

2.7 km from Downtown Bakersfield

vikki

RM291 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and yellow chairs.

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bakersfield

7.3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Ambreen

RM499 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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Where to stay in Downtown Bakersfield

Find the best Downtown Bakersfield areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Wheeler Ridge

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Wheeler Ridge. You might consider stopping by Outlets at Tejon while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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Bakersfield's entrance arch with a bicycle lane.

West Park Community

West Park Community might not have many top sights, but Buck Owens Crystal Palace and Fox Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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A vast desert landscape with numerous oil rigs and pipelines.

Rosedale

You might make a stop by Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall while you're exploring Rosedale.

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A calm river reflecting tall palm trees and a clear sky.

Oleander - Sunset

Though Oleander - Sunset may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dignity Health Arena and Kern County Fairgrounds.

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Morning view of Lake Ming in Bakersfield, California, USA.

Riviera - Westchester

While Riviera - Westchester may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fox Theater and Buck Owens Crystal Palace.

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