Downtown Alameda Travel Guide

Oakland

A historic building with a clock tower and arched windows.
Vintage cars parked in front of a building with a sign reading "43 WINERY".
A vintage car show with classic cars parked along the street, a building with '43 WINE' signage, and a market with vendors.
Vintage cars parked along a coastal road with shipping containers and cranes in the background.
A vintage white car with a red roof parked in front of a building with a sign reading "Building 43".

Stay near popular Downtown Alameda attractions

Alameda Museum

7.8/10 (17 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Alameda Museum during your trip to Alameda. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

Rp3.723.197
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

Rp867.120
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket

Rp541.950
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area

All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)

Rp523.885
per adult
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)
Legendary Alcatraz Island with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Legendary Alcatraz Island with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Rp185.599
per traveller
Legendary Alcatraz Island with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Banned Books Jail

American Bookbinders Museum Ticket

Rp270.975
per adult
American Bookbinders Museum Ticket
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Top hotels in Downtown Alameda

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is Rp2.742.047 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp2.742.047
Rp3.227.253 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,116 reviews)
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Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is Rp2.433.035 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.433.035
Rp3.606.067 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St San Francisco CA
The price is Rp2.935.604 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
Rp2.935.604
Rp3.455.178 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,385 reviews)
"Great little spot in a nice part of town. Felt safe, rooms were small but clean, and staff was very helpful and welcoming. Would definitely stay here again. Loved that they had refillable water bottles with purified water. Definitely a bonus as we didn’t have to go out and buy water."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is Rp3.301.630 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp3.301.630
Rp3.885.853 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,380 reviews)
"Clean rooms"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

4 out of 5
55 Cyril Magnin St San Francisco CA
The price is Rp3.225.938 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp3.225.938
Rp3.796.875 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
The price is Rp3.225.938 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp3.225.938
Rp3.796.767 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
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Where to stay in Downtown Alameda

Find the best Downtown Alameda areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A street scene with a prominent building featuring a large marquee sign reading "OAKLAND."

Downtown Oakland

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

The Art Museum Pacific Film Archive building with a modern design, large windows, and a visible street with cars and a cyclist.

Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. 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.

A busy street with cars, a Grand Lake Theatre sign, and various shops.

Piedmont

You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.

A harbor with a large ship, a marina, and a cityscape in the background.

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.

An aerial view of a coastal city with a large bay, a peninsula with sparse vegetation, and a distant urban skyline.

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.

Downtown Alameda Travel Guide