West Oakland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A harbor with a large ship, a marina, and a cityscape in the background.
A cityscape with a rainbow over a bridge and a historic building.
An aerial view of a densely packed urban area with a coastline and several islands.
A beach with waves, a red bridge, and mountains in the background.
A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings reflecting on the water.

Stay near popular West Oakland attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best West Oakland Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is AU$254 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$254
31 Aug - 1 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 ...
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$294 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$294
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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! (7,636 reviews)
"Que dire du déjeuner! WOW!!"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$268 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$268
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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! (3,430 reviews)
"You can't beat the location of this hotel, it was very central and easy to take public transport around it. The pool is a nice added bonus, it was warmed though unfortunately SF was too cold for us to truly enjoy the pool, though there was plenty of other people who seemed to be enjoying it. The ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
The price is AU$245 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$245
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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! (1,555 reviews)
"The room and the view from the room was absolutely amazing before the fog rolled in haha. Checking in was super easy and the hotel staff was very friendly. The line to check in was a little long but that’s understandable for a Saturday at a nice hotel. Overall a great experience."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

4 out of 5
55 Cyril Magnin St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$254 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$254
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,587 reviews)
"It’s one of the nicer hotels you will find in the area closest to UC Law"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$220 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$220
16 Aug - 17 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 ...
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
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 West Oakland

Find the best West Oakland areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Oakland

Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.

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.

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.

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.

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.



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