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)
AU$54
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
AU$67
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
AU$81
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Giants Baseball Game at Oracle Park
AU$76
per adult
San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran
AU$126
per adult
96% 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 AU$250 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$250
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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! (6,252 reviews)
"Staff was great, rooms a little outdated, but clean. Parking was $40+ per day? But street parking is nearby and cheap (some places free)."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$345 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$345
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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! (7,672 reviews)
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Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
The price is AU$277 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$277
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,655 reviews)
"The hotel was great, staff very helpful but the location isn’t the best to walk alone at night. Despite this, I’d stay there again."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026
The Pickwick Hotel
85 5th St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$164 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$164
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
424 Clay St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$222 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$222
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$187 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$187
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,172 reviews)
"This is my go to hotel when I am in San Francisco. The rooms have everything I need and there is a restaurant/bar on the property, along with an exercise room."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 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 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.
Albany
Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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.
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.
