Oakland, CA

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Chabot Space and Science Center featuring interior views and an observatory

Where to stay in Oakland

Lake Merritt featuring a pond

Downtown Oakland

3.5/5(342 area reviews)

Theaters, 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 Oakland
Piedmont showing street scenes and outdoor art

Piedmont

Travelers enjoy Piedmont for its lake views and architecture. Consider checking out Piedmont Sports Field while you're in the area.

Piedmont
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Albany

The seaside views and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Albany. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are a few top sights nearby.

Albany
Berkeley showing a river or creek, a sunset and general coastal views

Downtown Berkeley

4/5(147 area reviews)

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.

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Rockridge

Be sure to check out the restaurants and shopping while you're strolling through Rockridge, and hop on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the surrounding area.

Rockridge
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West Oakland

2.5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

West Oakland
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
3 out of 5
150 Hegenberger Rd, Oakland, CA
The price is AED63 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
AED63
per night
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oakland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
5.6/10 (1,744 reviews)
"Very nice rooms spacious huge flat screen TVs easy parking very clean and no problems"

Reviewed on 10 Jun, 2024

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
4 out of 5
200 Marina Blvd, Berkeley, CA
The price is AED169 per night from Jun 18 to Jun 19
AED169
per night
Jun 18 - Jun 19
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Berkeley. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,167 reviews)
"not bad"

Reviewed on 15 Jun, 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Claremont Club & Spa - A Fairmont Hotel
Claremont Club & Spa - A Fairmont Hotel
5 out of 5
41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA
The price is AED309 per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
AED309
per night
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Berkeley. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Turn-down service; gym access
"We asked for nightly turn down service for the three nights we were there. We received that service the first and not again. When I originally requested it, I was assured that would take care of it for our stay. Also I was disappointed that your gym was not 24/7. This required me to go to Planet ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jun, 2024

Claremont Club & Spa - A Fairmont Hotel
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.
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
400 Park St, Alameda, CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Alameda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.6/10 (2,561 reviews)
"Loved having breakfast and an easy walk to the beach."

Reviewed on 11 Jun, 2024

Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Beautiful and Lush Hidden Wisteria Getaway
Beautiful and Lush Hidden Wisteria Getaway
Alameda
Stay at this cottage in Alameda. Enjoy a garden, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Jack London Square and San Francisco Bay are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (240 reviews)
The perfect getaway
"Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The unit, location, neighborhood and hosts are all amazing. I'm looking forward to returning soon. Thank You"

Reviewed on 12 Jun, 2024

Beautiful and Lush Hidden Wisteria Getaway
Berkeley - Heart of the Bay
Berkeley - Heart of the Bay
Berkeley
Stay at this vacation home in Berkeley. Popular attractions Berkeley Marina and Greek Theater are located nearby.
6.8/10 (14 reviews)
Mrs
"Would have been nice to have Wi-Fi connection… went 2 days without it😫😡"

Reviewed on 19 May, 2024

Berkeley - Heart of the Bay
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 Oakland

3.6
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
261
" "5 - Excellent 16.62420382165605%
4 - Good
623
" "4 - Good 39.681528662420384%
3 - Okay
501
" "3 - Okay 31.910828025477706%
2 - Disappointing
110
" "2 - Disappointing 7.006369426751593%
1 - Terrible
75
" "1 - Terrible 4.777070063694268%

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

I hated this hotel

3/5 - Okay

BayAreaTraveler

Crime rate and overall city’s cleanliness needs to be addressed.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

This is my hometown I love Oakland

5/5 - Excellent

Johanna

I loved the food and the Golden State Bridge and the museum.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Food’s always a highlight and the Fox theater

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Oakland is a very interesting place. The city itself needs to be cleaned up quite a bit but overall it's somewhere interesting to visit.

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