Downtown Oakland
Oakland
Visit Downtown Oakland
Popular places to visit
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Paramount Theatre
Come and see the ballet, a concert or a stand-up comedy performance at this spectacular art deco theater in the heart of Oakland.
Oakland City Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Oakland City Center during your stay in Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Oakland Museum of California
Delve into Californian history at this interdisciplinary museum, which features enthralling exhibits of landscape paintings, cultural artifacts and natural science under one roof.
Old Oakland
During your trip to Oakland, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Old Oakland. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Jack London's Cabin
You can learn about the history of Oakland with a visit to Jack London's Cabin. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.
Things to do
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco: Lombard St Loop 50 Min Best City Highlights Tour
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
Downtown Oakland Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean and friendly staff,definitely will stay again
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Clean large room, great buffet and outstanding San Francisco location. Hard to beat it!
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Bring an eye mask, the fire suppression system had a flashing light right by the bed. No toilet privacy in loft room but great for a solo traveler. Very convenient to the BART, Muni rail, and F streetcar. Most won't want to stroll the immediate area much, but there is a nice little Parisian cafe ...
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Parking is $95.00 a night at hotel. Lot across the street is $30.00 a night.
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
I usually have great stays at this hotel, but this particular stay was out of uncharacteristically mediocre. The staff is wonderful and everyone is working very hard. No problems there. When I got to my room (room 801), it felt like the room was hastily assembled. The blinds wouldn’t come down at ...
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Oakland
West Oakland
Major West Coast port and trade center, this bustling area boasts the busiest port in Northern California, surrounded by a picturesque landscape of coastal terrace prairie, oak woodland, and north coastal scrub.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
San Antonio
While visiting San Antonio, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu.
Piedmont Avenue
When in Piedmont Avenue, you can plan a visit to Grand Lake Theater and Paramount Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Temescal
While visiting Temescal, you might make a stop by sights like Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats.
West Alameda
While visiting West Alameda, you might make a stop by sights like Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum.
