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$57
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
AU$70
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
AU$202
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
AU$84
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
AU$101
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Downtown Oakland Hotel Deals
Oakland Marriott City Center
1001 Broadway Oakland CA
The price is AU$248 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$248
2 Aug - 3 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 17 July 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$360 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$360
22 July - 23 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! (7,520 reviews)
"Excellent staff and an overall clean property. Bathrooms are small and somewhat difficult. Location was perfect for access to the Piers. Breakfast is very busy but they keep in moving very well. Would definitely recommend this property and stay here again."
Reviewed on 17 July 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$248 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$248
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (6,004 reviews)
"The pool was ice cold. My mattress had a hole in it. While you slept you had to hang on so you didn’t fall off the bed. The hotel over charged me even with the booking thru Expedia. I caught the overcharge later and had to argue over pricing. I needed to email confirmation and then wait for manager ..."
Reviewed on 17 July 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
The price is AU$488 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$488
31 July - 1 Aug
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 ...
Handlery Union Square Hotel
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$308 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$308
19 July - 20 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! (3,316 reviews)
"We loved our stay here! The staff were so helpful and extremely friendly! It felt very clean and safe, and the central location was perfect for us. Would absolutely stay here again!"
Reviewed on 17 July 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
425 North Point San Francisco CA
The price is AU$327 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$327
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (2,049 reviews)
"Not happy we had to pay for parking! As far far as housekeeping great! 👍 very clean love it 👍"
Reviewed on 17 July 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 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.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu are top sights worth seeing.
