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$69
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
NZ$85
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Giants Baseball Game at Oracle Park
NZ$91
per adult
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
NZ$222
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
NZ$102
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Downtown Oakland Hotel Deals
Oakland Marriott City Center
1001 Broadway Oakland CA
The price is NZ$276 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
NZ$276
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Oakland. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location!"
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$380 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$380
13 July - 14 July
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! (7,534 reviews)
"Excellent.!"
Reviewed on 7 July 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$378 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$378
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,282 reviews)
"The hotel was very close to tourist attractions. The room was a little dated, but extremely clean. We would stay there again."
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
425 North Point San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$378 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$378
12 July - 13 July
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 restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,020 reviews)
"Great"
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$491 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$491
12 July - 13 July
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,348 reviews)
"We loved our room location and appreciated the front desk staff upon checkin. The snack store staff were courteous and generous with information. We did not get to enjoy the bar or breakfast due to time constraints but we like the vibe and ambience of the property. The only thing I did not appreciate ..."
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$307 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$307
13 July - 14 July
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,964 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay! From the moment we arrived, the customer service was exceptional. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help. The amenities were great, the food at the lounge was delicious, and our room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. Overall, everything exceeded ..."
Reviewed on 7 July 2026
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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 Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. 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 Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.
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.
