What is Uptown Oakland like?

Uptown Oakland is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its theatres, entertainment choices and live music. Are you looking for Uptown Oakland travel tips? Make sure that you visit Paramount Theatre and Fox Theater while you're in the neighbourhood.

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

Based on Expedia customer reviews, AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown is the highest ranked property in Uptown Oakland. This hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Another favourite option in the neighbourhood is Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown .

How many hotels can I expect to find in Uptown Oakland?

When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Oakland, you can choose from 15 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Uptown Oakland.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it 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 view the best deals in Uptown Oakland.

What is there to do around this Oakland neighbourhood?

Attractions such as Paramount Theatre, Fox Theater and Pan Theater highlight Oakland's cultural scene. Remember Them Champions for Humanity Monument and Museum of Children's Art are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Uptown Oakland include Cathedral of Christ the Light, Children's Fairyland and Oakland City Hall. While you're out sightseeing, Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail and Ronald Dellums Federal Building are a couple of additional sights to visit in Oakland.

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

Ready to get out and explore the city? 19th St Station is the closest metro station.

Top 10 Uptown Oakland Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Uptown Oakland hotels

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Uptown Oakland

Jenna

RM634 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

2. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Uptown Oakland

Mary

RM555 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

3. GORGEOUS 3 BEDROOM IN DOWNTOWN

Uptown Oakland

RM2,261 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

4. Big & Beautiful 6 Bedroom 2.5 Bath

Uptown Oakland

RM4,121 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

5. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Downtown Oakland, 1.1 km from Uptown Oakland

Donald

RM520 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

6. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

3.5 km from Uptown Oakland

Leilah

RM687 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

7. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.6 km from Uptown Oakland

Pui Lang

RM690 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

8. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.8 km from Uptown Oakland

Daniel

RM690 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

9. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3.4 km from Uptown Oakland

Cristina

RM749 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

10. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

4 km from Uptown Oakland

Caroll

RM664 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

11. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

6.4 km from Uptown Oakland

Punit

RM709 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

Airport District, 11.3 km from Uptown Oakland

Nathan

RM522 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

13. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

11.5 km from Uptown Oakland

Dean

RM975 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

14. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

7.5 km from Uptown Oakland

Terry

RM614 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

15. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

12.8 km from Uptown Oakland

Thomas D

RM793 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

16. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

12.8 km from Uptown Oakland

Spencer

RM948 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

17. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

11.5 km from Uptown Oakland

angelica

RM847 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

18. Galleria Park Hotel

12.1 km from Uptown Oakland

LOVLEEN

RM765 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

19. Argonaut Hotel

13.4 km from Uptown Oakland

Michelle

RM1,277 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

20. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

14.5 km from Uptown Oakland

Fred

RM483 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

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Where to stay in Uptown Oakland

Find the best Uptown Oakland areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Uptown Oakland

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Downtown Oakland

Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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Top Uptown Oakland Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

8/10 Good

"The hotel is in a good location but it is in need of repair. The wallpaper and carpet need to repaired."

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This was my second stay and Handlery and I'm telling you, the Premium Queen room is the way to go! Way bigger than the Standard Double with floor space, also came with a nice chair, little bench, desk, full wall of windows leading out to a small patio overlooking the pool, plus a large vanity outside the restroom and a closet. We will absolutely be choosing this room type from now on, even though it is a little bit of a maze to find it since it is in the back of the property and you do need to climb one set of stairs to get to the elevator. Great location and let my group be and have some fun during our weekend!"

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Our top choices for Uptown Oakland hotels

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

2. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

3. GORGEOUS 3 BEDROOM IN DOWNTOWN

4. Big & Beautiful 6 Bedroom 2.5 Bath

5. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

6. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

7. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

9. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

10. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

11. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

12. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

13. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

14. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

15. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

16. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

17. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

18. Galleria Park Hotel

19. Argonaut Hotel

20. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Where to stay in Uptown Oakland

Downtown Oakland

Downtown Berkeley

Piedmont

Albany

West Oakland

Top Uptown Oakland Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

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