Downtown Oakland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Downtown Oakland
Our pick of the best Downtown Oakland Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Oakland

Uptown Oakland
Well liked for its live music and architecture, Uptown Oakland is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Paramount Theatre and Fox Theater, and jump on the metro at 19th St Station to get around the city.

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 Temescal Farmers' Market and Mountain View Cemetery.

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, Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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.