Downtown Oakland Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Downtown Oakland

Handlery Union Square Hotel
This was not a fancy hotel but everything from the room to all amenities were amazing. Very well managed. Rooms were cleaned daily. Functioning fitness centre. I would definitely give it 5 stars!!!
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Staff friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Good location. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Great location and overall great value for the price, but the room could have been cleaner.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel was very clean and well kept. Heated pool was perfect for the cool weather. Breakfast included had great options.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
I can handle bad luck items. If, for example, The neighbors were noisy, or the ac wasn't working that day, that might not apply to the next guest. No, my problems are more ongoing. The premium room pictures clearly showed a chair under a small side table built into the bed that could be be considered ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Oakland

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.

San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center 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 Chapel of the Chimes and Grand Lake Theater.

Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.

West Alameda
If you're spending some time in West Alameda, Crab Cove Visitor Center and Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Shafter
While you're in Shafter, take in top sights like Temescal Farmers' Market and jump on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the city.
