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, Oakland Marriott City Center is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Oakland. This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Jack London Square, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre.

How many hotels are there in the Downtown Oakland area?

Expedia has 35 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 Museum of Children's Art 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, Old Oakland and Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts 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.

The Best Hotels in Downtown Oakland, Oakland - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Downtown Oakland hotels

1. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Downtown Oakland

Armondo

Rp2.814.318 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

2. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Downtown Oakland

MK

Rp2.771.617 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Downtown Oakland

Ramesh

Rp2.956.391 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

4. Oakland Marriott City Center

Downtown Oakland

Lisa

Rp2.776.684 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

5. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Downtown Oakland

Esther

Rp2.600.187 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

6. Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

Downtown Oakland

Jeannine

Rp1.993.035 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Two Queen Beds)

7. Jack London Inn

Downtown Oakland

Samantha Xiong

Rp1.445.553 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

8. Oaktown Roost

Downtown Oakland

Earl

Rp2.255.966 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

9. Civic Center Lodge

Downtown Oakland

Rp1.585.871 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

10. GORGEOUS 3 BEDROOM IN DOWNTOWN

Downtown Oakland

Rp9.846.310 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Water View | Balcony view

11. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

3.1 km from Downtown Oakland

Chelsea

Rp2.148.632 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

12. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

4.4 km from Downtown Oakland

Ramamurthy

Rp3.370.035 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

13. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

4.2 km from Downtown Oakland

Sheila

Rp3.548.448 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

14. Hotel Aura SFO

23.9 km from Downtown Oakland

Charles

Rp2.434.276 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

15. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

13.9 km from Downtown Oakland

Kalanea

Rp1.942.405 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

16. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

24.3 km from Downtown Oakland

Prakhar

Rp2.815.390 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View | View from room

17. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

4 km from Downtown Oakland

Jerardo

Rp3.270.747 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

18. The Westin San Francisco Airport

24.1 km from Downtown Oakland

Karl

Rp2.893.801 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

19. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

12.5 km from Downtown Oakland

Thorsten

Rp4.168.896 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

20. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

24.2 km from Downtown Oakland

Celeste

Rp2.741.800 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Oakland

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 573 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View
Oaktown Roost	2.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 204 reviews	View
Oakland Marriott City Center	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,023 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Oakland

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

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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.

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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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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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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.

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North Berkeley

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

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Top Downtown Oakland Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Location is terrific and staff was very friendly. Had a very early morning flight when leaving and was offered coffee for the morning trip even. Breakfast is so great with so much to select from. Bar downstairs is great environment and plenty of seating as well. Loved our stay."

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This was a very nice hotel. The infrastructure was obviously old but renovated so it has a really nice charm to it. The staff were super helpful like when the mini fridge hadn’t gotten our waters cold after a couple hours a maintenance guy came up quick with a replacement. The parking is valet only and was super easy and pricing is on par for the area."

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"The Chancellor Hotel has a great location on the Powell Street cable car line, half a block from Union Square and four blocks from Market Street. It's an old hotel, built 100 years ago, so the hallways are irregular and the elevator seems ancient. But everything works. The hotel doesn't serve breakfast -- I recommend the croissants at One65 on O'Farrell Street, two blocks away -- but it does serve drinks at night. They also offer cookies, apples, a coffee machine and lemon-infused cold water in the lobby (although a couple of times they were out of the water). They also have a machine in the lobby to fill water bottles. The hotel notes that they don't have air conditioning. That's generally not a problem. The rooms do have ceiling fans that help when it's warm. I'd stay there again."

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Our top choices for Downtown Oakland hotels

1. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

2. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

4. Oakland Marriott City Center

5. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

6. Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

7. Jack London Inn

8. Oaktown Roost

9. Civic Center Lodge

10. GORGEOUS 3 BEDROOM IN DOWNTOWN

11. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

12. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

13. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

14. Hotel Aura SFO

15. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

16. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

17. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

18. The Westin San Francisco Airport

19. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

20. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

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