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.

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

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

1. Best Western Plus Hill House

Downtown Bakersfield

Cameron

Rp2.019.363 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

Blake

Rp3.039.252 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

3. The Padre Hotel

Downtown Bakersfield

Julie

Rp3.196.703 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, green walls, and a framed picture on the wall.

4. Extended Stay America Suites Bakersfield Chester Lane

West Park Community, 3.1 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Gianni

Rp1.565.311 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

5. Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

Oleander - Sunset, 2.4 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Joseph

Rp1.848.938 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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.

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Irma

Rp2.277.438 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

7. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

3.1 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Cheryl

Rp1.994.651 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

8. Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

2.3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Coynda

Rp1.076.626 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

9. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

miguel

Rp2.074.633 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

3.2 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Matthew

Rp2.141.473 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

11. Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

West Park Community, 2.9 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Delbert

Rp1.184.709 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

12. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

2.7 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Travis

Rp1.239.242 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

13. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

2.9 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Daniel

Rp2.030.610 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and abstract wall art.

14. SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

2.7 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Jeremiah

Rp1.373.383 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

15. Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Doron

Rp2.256.579 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

West Park Community, 3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Genoa

Rp2.188.193 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious living area with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

17. Travelodge by Wyndham Bakersfield

Oleander - Sunset, 2.6 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Ricky

Rp767.521 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Erica

Rp2.189.061 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

19. Extended Stay America Suites Bakersfield California Avenue

Riviera - Westchester, 2.6 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Monique

Rp1.266.303 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 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.

20. Hyatt Place Bakersfield

7.4 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Veronica

Rp2.412.605 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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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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A calm lake with reflections of trees and a small building.

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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Top Downtown Bakersfield Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Bakersfield

10/10 Excellent

"Great room and staff"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

8/10 Good

"la tarjeta de entrada no sirvio, el personal fue atento, hace faltan unas bancas afuera de la propiedad, el desayuno estuvo muy bien 10/10 el staff fue amabale atento cuando llegamos, no batallamos con el parking, los pasillos y el elevador un poco sucio. portodo lo demas esta bien. calificacioin 9/10 basandome calidad precio."

Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

8/10 Good

"Not enough parking close to the front of the hotel. Too many transient’s around loitering and vandalizing vehicles. Need security and more shade for vehicles. I found condom and food wrappers on the side of the night stand which was disgusting. The room was not clean thoroughly. The drain in the shower drained slow. The toilet didn’t have enough water pressure to properly flush in one setting. Exterior parking lot needs to be cleaned for sure. Not enough options for breakfast. Not enough tv options either. Suite was rather small. No circulation of air in the room. It feels stuffy. Needed a lot of repairs done in room (410). Maintenance did a horrible job on repairs throughout the room."

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Our top choices for Downtown Bakersfield hotels

1. Best Western Plus Hill House

2. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

3. The Padre Hotel

4. Extended Stay America Suites Bakersfield Chester Lane

5. Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

7. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

8. Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

9. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

11. Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

12. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

13. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

14. SureStay by Best Western Bakersfield Central

15. Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

17. Travelodge by Wyndham Bakersfield

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

19. Extended Stay America Suites Bakersfield California Avenue

20. Hyatt Place Bakersfield

Where to stay in Downtown Bakersfield

Wheeler Ridge

West Park Community

Rosedale

Oleander - Sunset

Riviera - Westchester

Top Downtown Bakersfield Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Bakersfield

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