Chinatown Travel Guide
Oakland
Popular places to visit
Oakland Museum of California
Delve into Californian history at this interdisciplinary museum, which features enthralling exhibits of landscape paintings, cultural artifacts and natural science under one roof.
Jack London Square
Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here.
University of California, Berkeley
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of California, Berkeley during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Oakland Zoo
Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)
San Francisco City Tour in EV Volkswagen Van
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Chinatown
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean room, easy check-in, they let you stay parked up to the limit even after you check out.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hotel was clean, safe, well-staffed. Rooms were comfortable.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Breakfast was excellent, but there were so many rules that were unfortunate - making everyone from the room to be present to eat together, not allowing coffee to go, assigning places to sit, etc.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Bring an eye mask, the fire suppression system had a flashing light right by the bed. No toilet privacy in loft room but great for a solo traveler. Very convenient to the BART, Muni rail, and F streetcar. Most won't want to stroll the immediate area much, but there is a nice little Parisian cafe ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Parking is $95.00 a night at hotel. Lot across the street is $30.00 a night.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Within walking distance of Chinatown, I would suggest parking under the hotel and walking/getting rides everywhere. Parking at hotel is +$65 per day, but that’s just how SF is. Clean and well appointed room with a great view of Coit Tower. The adjoining city park has homeless people and smells of ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
West Alameda
If you're spending some time in West Alameda, Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grand Lake Theater and Paramount Theatre.
