Downtown Oakland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Oakland
Stay near popular Downtown Oakland attractions
Activities
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
NZ$67
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
NZ$83
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Giants Baseball Game at Oracle Park
NZ$82
per adult
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
NZ$100
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
NZ$26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Downtown Oakland Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$294 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$294
per night
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (6,202 reviews)
"Clean perfect olace"
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$329 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$329
per night
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (7,646 reviews)
"Functional hotel, good location for sightseeing. Busy place, breakfast bit manic but well managed & good to have included for free. Gym small for size of hotel. House keeping staff very friendly."
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$325 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
NZ$325
per night
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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 ...
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$290 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
NZ$290
per night
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,585 reviews)
"Front staff who assisted check-in was quite helpful with niche situation. He was kind, and performed his job above and beyond. Mattress in my room seemed brand new and all the sheets were clean. There was everything provided you would need other than a sewing kit or toothbrush & showercap but honestly, ..."
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
55 Cyril Magnin St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$301 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$301
per night
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
433 Powell St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$173 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$173
per night
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,402 reviews)
"If I could give the staff 10 stars, I would. They all did little things to make our stay special. The location was great and the room was a good value. We would stay here again!"
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Oakland
Find the best Downtown Oakland areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
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.
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.
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.
South Berkeley
While you're in South Berkeley, take in top sights like Telegraph Avenue and jump on the metro at Ashby Station to see more of the city.
