Downtown Alameda Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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Activities

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

NZ$345
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)

NZ$80
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco Giants Baseball Game at Oracle Park

San Francisco Giants Baseball Game at Oracle Park

NZ$102
per adult
San Francisco Giants Baseball Game at Oracle Park
Go City: San Francisco Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions

Go City: San Francisco Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions

NZ$149
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions
City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

NZ$92
per adult
City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Redwoods & Wine Country Escape to Sonoma & Napa with Optional Gourmet Lunch

Exclusive Muir Woods, Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour from San Francisco

NZ$269
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Exclusive Muir Woods, Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour from San Francisco
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Our pick of the best Downtown Alameda Hotel Deals

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 NZ$298 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$298
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$351 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
NZ$351
8 Sept - 9 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,661 reviews)
"Really nice bed"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$337 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
NZ$337
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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
The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel

3.5 out of 5
85 5th St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$201 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
NZ$201
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
The Pickwick Hotel
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$256 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$256
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$244 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$244
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,174 reviews)
"Fix the elevators !"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Alameda

Find the best Downtown Alameda areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Oakland

Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater 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 UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. 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.

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Albany

Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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 Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.

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.

Downtown Alameda Travel Guide

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