Downtown Bakersfield Travel Guide

Bakersfield

Aerial View of Downtown Bakersfield, California Skyline
Aerial View of Downtown Bakersfield, California Skyline
The iconic arch sign of the Bakersfield city, which is also part of US  Route 99 - the golden state freeway.
Twenty fourth street cafe. Great place. Guess it was on diners/drive-ins & dives
Behind Rabobank Arena where the train track overhead walkway is I noticed this interesting street sign.  Not sure if Korn has played there or what but it caught my eye.

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Top hotels in Downtown Bakersfield

The Padre Hotel

The Padre Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1702 18th St Bakersfield CA
The price is Rp2.407.514 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp2.407.514
Rp2.701.674 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Good stay not great. Second nite a low base hummm noise cycled on and off till 2 am, and i got vey little rest. I was in room 512. My siblings were in 412 and 312 and reported the next morning the same problem. Not sure if it was noise from the wedding party or something emanating through the hVAC ...

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

The Padre Hotel
Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
801 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield CA
The price is Rp2.557.248 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp2.557.248
Rp2.869.703 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Very clean and modern,staff is super friendly and attentive.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center
Best Western Plus Hill House

Best Western Plus Hill House

2.5 out of 5
700 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield CA
The price is Rp1.547.640 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
Rp1.547.640
Rp1.733.377 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
great room - needed better bed.

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Best Western Plus Hill House
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

4 out of 5
3100 Camino Del Rio Ct Bakersfield CA
The price is Rp1.803.533 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
Rp1.803.533
Rp2.023.895 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,617 reviews)
Everything was clean and nice but when we ask for an upgrade for pool view so we can keep an eye on our kiddos we had no view and pay extra

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

2 out of 5
6501 Colony Rd Bakersfield CA
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,956 reviews)
Upkeep

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

3 out of 5
3232 Riverside Dr Bakersfield CA
The price is Rp925.320 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp925.320
Rp1.036.359 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
6.4/10 (1,337 reviews)
I stayed here one night no issues, left went to whiskey flats k worked three days and came back thru. So I came back to this hotel. Checked in , upon check in . A Indian woman with a one year old baby came in to check if there was a room. The “Indian lady at desk” jacked up the price on the lady ...

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Bakersfield

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Riviera - Westchester

If you're spending some time in Riviera - Westchester, Kern River and Camelot Park are top sights worth seeing.

Riviera - Westchester
Autumn morning view of the Kern River as it flows through Bakersfield, California, USA.

Oleander - Sunset

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Oleander - Sunset
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Baker Street

Baker Street might not have many top sights, but Kern County Museum and Dignity Health Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Baker Street
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La Cresta

Though La Cresta may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kern County Museum and Bakersfield Museum of Art.

La Cresta
Bakersfield welcome sign, a wide arched street sign. Also known as the Bakersfield Neon Arch, it is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Bakersfield, California.

West Park Community

4/5(1 area review)

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.

West Park Community
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East Bakersfield

While East Bakersfield isn't home to many top sights, Dignity Health Arena and Kern County Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

East Bakersfield


Downtown Bakersfield Travel Guide