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An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.

A wooden staircase with a black handrail, leading to a landing with a potted plant.

A storefront with a sign for 'Oak Town Roast' and a coffee shop named 'Botevar Coffee' with large glass windows.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, desk, and large windows with curtains.

1. Oaktown Roost

Downtown Oakland, 0.7 km from African American Museum & Library

Davida

AED 380

AED 433 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A cityscape with a prominent Tribune Tower and various buildings.

A modern conference room with a long table, six chairs, a flat-screen TV, and vibrant pink accent walls.

A modern lounge area with a red sectional sofa, a chess table, and a large TV screen.

A restaurant with a bar area, multiple tables and chairs, and large windows offering a view of the street.

2. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Downtown Oakland, 0.7 km from African American Museum & Library

AED 449

AED 521 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern interior with a central round table surrounded by chairs, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with a yellow table.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Uptown Oakland, 0.2 km from African American Museum & Library

Ramesh

AED 496

AED 576 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A landscaped outdoor area with a stone pathway, a large decorative urn, and various shrubs and trees.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a television screen.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a reception counter.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

0.6 km from African American Museum & Library

david

AED 434

AED 504 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a bathroom with a mirror, and a view of the outside.

A white dresser with a flat-screen TV on top, a pink vintage-style refrigerator, and a white desk with a framed picture on the wall.

A building with a sign that reads "Signature" in stylized lettering.

A reception desk with a 'Signature' sign, a potted plant, and a black Acer monitor.

5. Signature Inn Oakland

Piedmont Avenue, 3.2 km from African American Museum & Library

Denise

AED 437

AED 498 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A two-story house with a prominent front staircase, large windows, and a decorative front porch.

A living room with a wall mural reading "BLOC," a coffee table with books and a vase, a sofa with orange pillows, and a window with plants.

A room with a wicker shelf holding toiletries, a framed picture, and a 'Be kind' sign.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, and a wall with framed pictures.

6. B-Love's Guest House

1.6 km from African American Museum & Library

David

AED 435

AED 1,328 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large painting of a beach scene.

7. Marina Village Inn

2.8 km from African American Museum & Library

Chris

AED 403

AED 459 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A reception area with wooden reception desks, a check-in counter, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a metal cart.

A buffet setup with various food items and serving dishes.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a red and white bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a window with blinds.

A historic building with a prominent clock tower and a marquee sign.

8. Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

Downtown Oakland, 0.7 km from African American Museum & Library

Jeannine

AED 372

AED 432 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a window with blinds.

A Travel Inn with a two-story building, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A bed with a wooden headboard and green pillows, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted TV.

9. Travel Inn

Mosswood, 2.5 km from African American Museum & Library

Brodsly

AED 342

AED 390 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a central table with benches, and a coffee station.

A hotel room with a gray sofa, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall-mounted heater, and a view of a marina through a large window.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and a TV mounted on the wall.

10. Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda

2 km from African American Museum & Library

Shalah

AED 413

AED 472 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A building with a gated entrance, a sign indicating an office, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel room with a bed, a small desk with a microwave, a sink, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A dense shrubbery with purple flowers and green leaves, a chain-link fence, and a concrete barrier in a parking lot.

A hotel room with a wooden dresser, a television, and a microwave.

11. Bay Bridge Inn

Longfellow, 2.4 km from African American Museum & Library

Thomas

AED 290

AED 331 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a large mirror.

A dining area with white tables and chairs, two dark patterned wall art pieces, and a herringbone floor pattern.

A hotel entrance with a tiled ceiling, a red door, and a parking area.

A hotel reception area with a wooden counter, a glass door leading to a parking garage, and a bulletin board with flyers.

12. Jack London Inn

1.2 km from African American Museum & Library

oredeji

AED 242

AED 282 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, teal walls, and a door leading to a bathroom.

A multi-story building with balconies, doors, and windows.

A hotel room with a door, a chair, a small table, an air conditioning unit, and a telephone on a wooden side table.

A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden desk with a chair, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

13. Civic Center Lodge

1.6 km from African American Museum & Library

Wesley

AED 290

AED 331 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a telephone, and a small table.

A corner of a room with dark brown tiled walls and a small, circular drain in the center.

A modern building with a sloped roof and two signs reading 'Rodeway Inn'.

14. Rodeway Inn Alameda-Oakland

3 km from African American Museum & Library

Diana

AED 330

AED 376 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

15. Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area

1.9 km from African American Museum & Library

Kevyn

AED 250

AED 290 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a wall art piece, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two abstract wall art pieces.

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, a black sink, and a marble-patterned wall.

A multi-story building with a dark facade, a visible number '625' on the left, and a door with a metal grill.

16. GORGEOUS 3 BEDROOM IN DOWNTOWN

Uptown Oakland, 0.7 km from African American Museum & Library

AED 1,157

AED 2,237 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern kitchen with dark blue cabinets, a white marble countertop, and a stainless steel stove.

A modern living room with a dining table, green sofas, and a unique ceiling light fixture.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a unique ceiling light fixture.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, white bedding, and a wooden floor.

17. Stunning Two Bedroom Mediterranean Home

1 km from African American Museum & Library

AED 1,286

AED 2,567 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large window.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, wooden bar stools, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a patterned carpet.

An outdoor patio area with seating, including chairs and a sofa, and a fire pit.

A modern hotel room with a desk, a sofa, and two wall-mounted lamps.

18. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

Airport District, 10.6 km from African American Museum & Library

Adam

AED 509

AED 591 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A rooftop terrace with a white sofa, two wicker chairs, a fire pit, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a lamp.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A mini-fridge stocked with beverages, a snack shelf with chips and snacks, and a mural with a record player and '#AIDENBERKELEY' text.

19. Aiden by Best Western Berkeley

7.2 km from African American Museum & Library

Jarron

AED 565

AED 651 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with a view of a river and city skyline.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a body of water.

A modern reception area with a stone wall and a wooden ceiling.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a wardrobe.

20. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

3.6 km from African American Museum & Library

Wesley

AED 491

AED 570 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to African American Museum & Library

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Oaktown Roost	9.2 Wonderful 218 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 581 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown	8.6 Excellent 1,024 reviews	View
Signature Inn Oakland	8.2 Very good 708 reviews	View

Top African American Museum & Library Hotel Reviews

Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel with many nice restaurants nearby"

AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great, The $55 dollar per day parking was tough"

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Other attractions near African American Museum & Library

A city skyline with modern buildings and a body of water in the foreground.

Oakland City Center

8.0/10 (230 reviews)

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A brick sidewalk, a tree, and a building with a 'comrade' sign.

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.

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Preservation Park

You can learn about the history of Oakland with a stop at Preservation Park. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.

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Pardee Home Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Pardee Home Museum during your travels in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Lafayette Square Park

After visiting Lafayette Square Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Oakland City Hall

After visiting Oakland City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Oakland. Experience the theater scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Museum of Children's Art

6.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museum of Children's Art in Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Remember Them Champions for Humanity Monument

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can find out about the history of Oakland with a stop at Remember Them Champions for Humanity Monument. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around African American Museum & Library?

African American Museum & Library is located in a vibrant area of Oakland known for its popular art scene and stunning architecture. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 65 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near African American Museum & Library?

Adjacent to African American Museum & Library, Oakland Marriott City Center is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good choices within a short distance include AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown and Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to African American Museum & Library?

Expedia has 65 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from African American Museum & Library.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near African American Museum & Library, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near African American Museum & Library.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near African American Museum & Library?

To access more information about updating your stay near African American Museum & Library or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near African American Museum & Library?

Oakland Museum of California, USS Hornet Museum, and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like Fox Theater, Grand Lake Theater, and Historic Berkeley. You can watch performances at Paramount Theatre, UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, and Greek Theater if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to African American Museum & Library?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing all of the area near African American Museum & Library is a breeze. You can access metro transit at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station, 19th St Station, and Lake Merritt Station. If you're hopping a train into the city, Oakland-Jack London Square Station is the closest station to Downtown Oakland.

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Our top choices for African American Museum & Library hotels

1. Oaktown Roost

2. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

4. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

5. Signature Inn Oakland

6. B-Love's Guest House

7. Marina Village Inn

8. Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

9. Travel Inn

10. Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda

11. Bay Bridge Inn

12. Jack London Inn

13. Civic Center Lodge

14. Rodeway Inn Alameda-Oakland

15. Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area

16. GORGEOUS 3 BEDROOM IN DOWNTOWN

17. Stunning Two Bedroom Mediterranean Home

18. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

19. Aiden by Best Western Berkeley

20. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Compare popular hotels close to African American Museum & Library

Top African American Museum & Library Hotel Reviews

Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Other attractions near African American Museum & Library

Oakland City Center

Old Oakland

Preservation Park

Pardee Home Museum

Lafayette Square Park

Oakland City Hall

Museum of Children's Art

Remember Them Champions for Humanity Monument

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