Uptown Oakland Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Uptown Oakland
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Great stay!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
This was a great stay ! Near everything ! Very convenient. The parking lot to elevator was sketchy . I felt like I was gunna get assaulted but that had nothing to do with the hotel . I would most definitely stay here again .. if parking came with hotel stay . But it doesn’t . You pay about $50 for ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Hotel was perfectly clean, the photos of it are a little misleading. It’s not that nice!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
One of the best breakfast , great amenities, must experience.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Room was clean, but common areas were consistently messy. The common areas are a fun amenity for those looking to work a remote 9-5 from there, but if you plan on using them I’d prepare to clean up your own area (BYO cleaning wipes). Rooms are small but efficient enough. Gym is better than expected, ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
The best thing about this hotel was its excellent location. It was steps away from Union Square and walking distance to many stores, restaurants, the cable cars and other SF attractions. The hotel of course is quite dated, being a historic building, and does not have a restaurant on site.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown Oakland
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.
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.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mountain View Cemetery and Cathedral of Christ the Light.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center 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.
