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Our top choices for Chinatown hotels

1. Civic Center Lodge

Civic Center Lodge
2.0 star property
Chinatown
6.6 out of 10, (473 reviews)
"I’m busy"
United States
Wesley
The price is CA $111
CA $127 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Civic Center Lodge

2. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center
2.5 star property
Downtown Oakland, 0.5 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly staff, free breakfast, and good location! Hampton Inn is my go to hotel in Oakland"
United States
Velisa
The price is CA $195
CA $227 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

3. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
3.0 star property
2.4 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,254 reviews)
"Great stay , friendly staff"
United States
Evelyn
The price is CA $185
CA $214 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

4. Marina Village Inn

Marina Village Inn
2.0 star property
1.7 km from Chinatown
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Chris
The price is CA $162
CA $185 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Marina Village Inn

5. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
4.7 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,723 reviews)
"Great stay. We would definitely stay there again."
United States
Jerardo
The price is CA $195
CA $234 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

6. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
3.0 star property
4.9 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,051 reviews)
"Love this place and the shopping center in the area great"
United States
Sheila
The price is CA $250
CA $280 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

7. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
3.0 star property
5.1 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,422 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
Ramamurthy
The price is CA $214
CA $240 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
4.0 star property
8.8 km from Chinatown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (5,141 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Joseph
The price is CA $163
CA $188 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

9. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG
2.5 star property
Airport District, 10.1 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Hotel is very nice"
United States
Naga Mallika
The price is CA $149
CA $190 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

10. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
3.5 star property
13.2 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,767 reviews)
"Really chill hotel."
United States
Sofia
The price is CA $126
CA $143 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

11. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
12.9 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7,663 reviews)
"Very nice hotel in a very good location."
Germany
Thorsten
The price is CA $181
CA $271 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

12. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

LUMA Hotel San Francisco
4.0 star property
11.1 km from Chinatown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,621 reviews)
"Beautiful stay!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is CA $345
CA $407 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
LUMA Hotel San Francisco

13. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4.0 star property
7.9 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,370 reviews)
"Great stay and location!"
United States
Erica
The price is CA $249
CA $287 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hotel Shattuck Plaza

14. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
21 km from Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,918 reviews)
"Clean room, great breakfast."
United States
Larry
The price is CA $153
CA $180 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

15. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
3.0 star property
18.5 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,376 reviews)
"Clean and spacious room, Friendly staff."
United States
Sheila Marie
The price is CA $172
CA $203 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

16. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
11.2 km from Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,324 reviews)
"The breakfast was delicious and the location was great!"
United States
Greg
The price is CA $275
CA $324 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

17. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
4.0 star property
11.8 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,481 reviews)
"Great location, helpful staff, clean room, delicious breakfast!"
United States
Supriya
The price is CA $159
CA $187 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

18. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
3.5 star property
12.4 km from Chinatown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,559 reviews)
"Great stay."
United States
Jesus
The price is CA $141
CA $165 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
The Pickwick Hotel

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG
2.5 star property
8.2 km from Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Brand new construction, really quiet rooms amazing bathrooms, great area convenience to restaurants and UC Berkeley would always stay here again"
United States
Myles
The price is CA $202
CA $232 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

20. Comfort Inn Castro Valley

Comfort Inn Castro Valley
2.5 star property
19.5 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Cleanliness and the staff was friendly"
United States
BELINDA
The price is CA $136
CA $149 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Comfort Inn Castro Valley
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Where to stay in Chinatown

Find the best Chinatown areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Oakland

Central business district with a mix of residential, retail, and office spaces, Downtown Oakland offers an Entertainment District, historic theaters, Oakland Museum, and outdoor retail mall. Easily accessible via BART and AC Transit.

Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Berkeley Community Theater. 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.

Albany

The seaside views and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Albany. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are a few top sights nearby.

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.

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.

Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hotels in Chinatown that travellers recommend?
For highly recommended hotels in Chinatown, consider the AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown, the Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown, or the Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt.

The 3.5-star AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown, with a 9.2 rating, is known for its clean rooms and kind staff. It is conveniently located near points of interest such as Preservation Park, just 0.3 km away, and the Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail, only 0.2 km away.

Another excellent choice is the 3.5-star Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown, which boasts an impressive 9.4 rating. Guests frequently praise the clean and great rooms, friendly staff, and the wonderful complimentary buffet breakfast. This hotel is also very close to Preservation Park and the Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail.

The 4-star Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, rated 9.2, offers excellent rooms and friendly, helpful staff. This hotel features Beaux-Arts property design and is situated in a shopping district. It is conveniently located near Lakeside Park and Garden Centre, 1.3 km away, and Old Oakland, 1.7 km away.
What are the best family hotels in Chinatown?
For family-friendly accommodation in Chinatown, the Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel and the Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown are excellent choices.

The 3-star Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel, with a 9.0 rating, offers several amenities ideal for families, including connecting rooms, a pool, sofa beds, and free cribs. Guests regularly praise the clean and quiet rooms, the friendly staff, and the good complimentary breakfast. The hotel also provides free shuttle services to the ferry terminal and train station, and free wired internet in public areas. Lakeside Park and Garden Centre is just 2.2 km away.

Another great option is the 3.5-star Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown, which boasts an impressive 9.4 rating. This hotel caters to families with features like corner guards for children, travel cribs, and child-friendly window designs. A complimentary buffet breakfast is also provided, which guests often describe as great. It is conveniently located near Preservation Park, just 0.3 km away, and Old Oakland at 0.5 km.
What hotels in Chinatown offer free breakfast?
For hotels in Chinatown that offer complimentary breakfast, consider the Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown, the Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel, and the Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center.

The 3.5-star Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown, with an impressive 9.4 rating, offers a free buffet breakfast. Guests frequently praise the clean and great rooms, friendly staff, and the wonderful food available. It is conveniently located near Preservation Park, just 0.3 km away, and the Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail, which is 0.2 km away.

The 3-star Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel, rated 9.0, also provides a free buffet breakfast. Customers often highlight the clean and quiet rooms, the amazing staff, and the convenient location. The hotel also offers a free ferry terminal shuttle and a free train station drop-off service, adding to its convenience. It is 2.2 km from Lakeside Park and Garden Centre and Lake Merritt.

The Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center, with an 8.8 rating, includes a free buffet breakfast. Guests consistently mention the nice and clean rooms, the great breakfast, and the friendly staff. It is well-situated, being 0.7 km from Preservation Park and 0.4 km from the Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail.
What are the top pet-friendly hotels in Chinatown?
For top pet-friendly hotels in Chinatown, consider the Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown, the AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown, or the Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt.

The 3.5-star Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown, with an exceptional 9.4 rating, is very welcoming to pets. It offers complimentary breakfast, including a buffet option, and is conveniently located near points of interest such as Preservation Park, just 0.3 km away, and the Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail, 0.2 km away. Guests frequently comment on the clean and great rooms, friendly staff, and the wonderful breakfast.

Another excellent choice is the 3.5-star AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown, rated 9.2. This hotel also permits pets and is situated in a historical district, close to museums. It shares a similar proximity to Preservation Park (0.3 km) and the Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail (0.2 km). Guests appreciate the clean and amazing rooms, kind staff, comfortable beds, and its central, convenient location.

The 4-star Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, with a 9.2 rating, is a fantastic option that accommodates both dogs and cats, providing food and water bowls. It is located near Lakeside Park and Garden Centre, 1.3 km away, and Old Oakland, 1.7 km away. Guests consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff, good food, and excellent, clean rooms.
What are the top boutique hotels in Chinatown?
For a top boutique hotel in Chinatown, the Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, is an excellent recommendation.

This 4-star hotel, with an impressive 9.2 rating, is particularly noted for its Beaux-Arts property design, offering a distinctive stay. Guests consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff, the good food, and the excellent, clean rooms. Key amenities include valet parking, air conditioning, and premium bedding with Egyptian cotton sheets for a luxurious experience. It is conveniently located near the Paramount Theatre, just 0.5 km away, and the Fox Theater, 0.8 km away, making it a great base for enjoying local entertainment.
What are the best budget hotels in Chinatown?
For budget-friendly hotels in Chinatown, consider the 3-star Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel, Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center, Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center, or Jack London Inn.

The 3-star Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel, with an impressive 9.0 rating, offers a free buffet breakfast, complimentary toiletries, and free WiFi. Guests frequently praise its clean and quiet rooms, friendly and amazing staff, and convenient location. It is also close to Lakeside Park and Garden Centre and Lake Merritt, both just 2.2 km away.

Another good option is the Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center, rated 7.2. This hotel provides free WiFi and a complimentary continental breakfast. Guests appreciate its comfortable and clean rooms, convenient location, and friendly staff. It is also well-situated near Preservation Park (0.7 km) and the Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail (0.4 km).

The Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center, with an 8.8 rating, includes free toiletries, a free buffet breakfast, and free WiFi. Travellers frequently mention the nice and clean rooms, great breakfast, and friendly staff. It is conveniently located near Preservation Park (0.7 km) and Old Oakland (0.5 km).

Lastly, the Jack London Inn provides a free continental breakfast, free to-go breakfast, and free WiFi. Guests often comment on the comfortable and clean rooms, extremely helpful staff, and good location. It is particularly close to Jack London's Cabin (0.2 km) and Old Oakland (0.7 km).
What are the best hotels in Chinatown near Jack London Square?
For a hotel in Chinatown near Jack London Square, consider the Marina Village Inn.

The Marina Village Inn, with a rating of 7.2, offers comfortable and clean rooms, as well as excellent views of the marina. Guests appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, the convenience of free self-parking, and the complimentary WiFi. It is also well-located, with Lakeside Park and Garden Centre just 2.5 km away and Lake Merritt 2.4 km away.
When is the best time to go to Chinatown?
The best time to go to Chinatown is during the spring or autumn months, specifically from March to May or September to November, when the weather is pleasant and the district is bustling with activity.

Spring in Chinatown brings comfortable temperatures, making it ideal for exploring the bustling streets and outdoor markets without the intense heat of summer. You'll find the area vibrant with local life, and it's a great time to enjoy a leisurely dim sum brunch or browse the unique shops.

Autumn offers similarly agreeable weather, superb for strolling through the historic alleys and taking in the sights and sounds of this iconic neighbourhood. The cooler air makes it pleasant to walk to nearby attractions or simply people-watch from a cafe.
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