Bakersfield, CA

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Bakersfield
Bakersfield
Bakersfield
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Where to stay in Bakersfield

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Downtown Bakersfield

3.5/5(122 area reviews)

This central business district is hone to theaters, sports complex, museums, and historical landmarks. Enjoy shopping, dining, Arts District, Civic Center, and Mill Creek. Easily accessible via State Routes and public transit.

Downtown Bakersfield
Driving through Shafter I saw this impressive set of horns!

Rosedale

You might make a stop by Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall while you're exploring Rosedale.

Rosedale
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Wheeler Ridge

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Wheeler Ridge. You might consider a stop by Outlets at Tejon while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Wheeler Ridge
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West Park Community

3/5(158 area reviews)

Though West Park Community might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Camelot Park and Buck Owens Crystal Palace.

West Park Community
Best ice cream shop in Bakersfield!

Oleander - Sunset

3.5/5(89 area reviews)

While Oleander - Sunset isn't home to many top sights, McMurtrey Aquatic Center and Mechanics Bank Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.

Oleander - Sunset
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East Bakersfield

Primarily a mix of residential and commercial spaces, East Bakersfield is home to Old Town Kern, the former central business district of Sumner. Discover the area's Basque-cuisine restaurants for a unique dining experience.

East Bakersfield
The Padre Hotel
The Padre Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1702 18th St, Bakersfield, CA
The price is AED 561 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
AED 561
AED 629 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"The Padre is a historic place, beautifully renovated."

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

The Padre Hotel
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
2 out of 5
6501 Colony Rd, Bakersfield, CA
The price is AED 209 per night from May 30 to May 31
AED 209
AED 248 total
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,368 reviews)
"Is the worst service I've ever endured horrible rooms horrible beds noisy but crackheads it was horrible"

Reviewed on 28 May 2025

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
Hyatt Place Bakersfield
Hyatt Place Bakersfield
3 out of 5
310 Coffee Road, Bakersfield, CA
The price is AED 378 per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
AED 378
AED 425 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,135 reviews)
"Amazing staff and food 10/10"

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Hyatt Place Bakersfield
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.
Beautiful 3-bedroom 2-baths with a pool and RV parking.
Beautiful 3-bedroom 2-baths with a pool and RV parking.
Bakersfield
Stay at this vacation home in Bakersfield. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions The Empty Space and Bakersfield Sports Village are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Quiet neighborhood
"Communication was real easy. Communication was prompt. Home was really nice and well kept. Swimming pool was nice. Neighborhood was very quiet. Looking to stay there again really soon."

Reviewed on 21 May 2025

Beautiful 3-bedroom 2-baths with a pool and RV parking.
Spacious 2 story 1-bedroom house with pool
Spacious 2 story 1-bedroom house with pool
2 out of 5
Bakersfield
Stay at this vacation home in Bakersfield. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Two story modern house
"We loved our stay! The neighborhood was peaceful and safe, our host was gracious and helpful. We love the family atmosphere! Thank you for allowing us to stay at your beautifully charming property! We will be back for sure"

Reviewed on 27 April 2025

Spacious 2 story 1-bedroom house with pool
Spacious and Modern for the whole family to enjoy.
Spacious and Modern for the whole family to enjoy.
Bakersfield
Stay at this vacation home in Bakersfield. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bakersfield Museum of Art and Kern County Veterans ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)
"This is our second time staying here. We love it, very clean. Has the basic needs. Very spacious and beautiful home. Comfortable stay every time."

Reviewed on 28 April 2025

Spacious and Modern for the whole family to enjoy.
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.

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Reviews of Bakersfield

3.6
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
315
5 - Excellent 16%
4 - Good
789
4 - Good 39%
3 - Okay
688
3 - Okay 34%
2 - Disappointing
131
2 - Disappointing 7%
1 - Terrible
76
1 - Terrible 4%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice city

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love Bakersfield.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Used to live here and it has gone drastically down hill

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Best place i have been in

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Crab shack, Jamaica restaurant was excellent

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Bakersfield will always be home