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Oakland, CA
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Where to stay in Oakland
Downtown Oakland
3.5/5(342 area reviews)
Central business district with a mix of residential, retail, and office spaces, Downtown Oakland offers an Entertainment District, historic theaters, Oakland Museum, and outdoor retail mall. Easily accessible via BART and AC Transit.
Downtown Berkeley
4/5(147 area reviews)
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Repertory Theater. 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
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.
North Berkeley
4/5(14 area reviews)
If you're spending some time in North Berkeley, Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents are top sights worth seeing.
West Oakland
2.5/5(2 area reviews)
Major West Coast port and trade center, this bustling area boasts the busiest port in Northern California, surrounded by a picturesque landscape of coastal terrace prairie, oak woodland, and north coastal scrub.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
200 Marina Blvd, Berkeley, CA
The price is AED 475 per night from Jun 12 to Jun 13
AED 475
AED 538 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Berkeley. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,894 reviews)
"Very kind and sweet."
Reviewed on 29 May 2025
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
150 Hegenberger Rd, Oakland, CA
The price is AED 236 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
AED 236
AED 274 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Oakland. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall ...
5.8/10 (2,048 reviews)
"Everything"
Reviewed on 25 May 2025
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
5555 Shellmound Street, Emeryville, CA
The price is AED 465 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
AED 465
AED 563 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Emeryville. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,103 reviews)
"My mother and sistet enjoyed their stay."
Reviewed on 28 May 2025
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
400 Park St, Alameda, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Alameda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (2,733 reviews)
Do your homework
"I booked my trip a month in advance. Excited about the price and the location. Two days before I read the reviews. I wanted to cancel. Expected the worse. It was more good than bad. Thanks for the advice to take flip flops, because the carpet was disgusting. They should remove the carpet in the whole ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2025
Beautiful and Lush Hidden Wisteria Getaway
Alameda
Stay at this cottage in Alameda. Enjoy a garden, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions San Francisco Bay and Oakland Arena are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (269 reviews)
Perfect secret getaway
"Hosts werw incredible and you are right in the middle of a perfect neighborhood."
Reviewed on 19 May 2025
Stunning Alameda Beachfront Apt. Spectacular Dtown SF Views- Book Now on VRBO!
Alameda
Stay at this apartment in Alameda. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions San Francisco Bay and Jack London ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
quick get away
"the place is beautiful. the bedrooms are big, clean place overall. the ambiance and energy it gave was 10/10. would go back again. when we were checking in we got kind of lost but nonetheless it was okay. the owner was kind enough to give us a bottle of wine for sunset."
Reviewed on 21 May 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
Jack London Square
4.5/5(393 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Oakland with a stop at Jack London Square. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
University of California, Berkeley
4.5/5(1,403 reviews)
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of California, Berkeley, during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Oakland Arena
4/5(1,232 reviews)
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
4/5(210 reviews)
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Oakland Zoo
4/5(7 reviews)
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Oakland Zoo during your trip to Oakland? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Greek Theater
4/5(74 reviews)
You can enjoy a show at Greek Theater during your trip to Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.
Reviews of Oakland
3.6
Guest rating
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.
Other places like Oakland
- Jack London Square
- University of California
- Oakland Arena
- Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
- Oakland Zoo
- Greek Theater
- Fox Theater
- Berkeley Marina
- California State University East Bay
- Oakland City Center
- Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
- Oakland Convention Center
- Paramount Theatre
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
- Lake Merritt
- USS Hornet Museum
- Oakland Museum of California
- Bay Street
- Chabot Space and Science Center
- Rolling Loud Festival
- East Bay Regional Park District
- Tilden Regional Park
- Children's Hospital Oakland
- Memorial Stadium
- Golden Gate Fields
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
- Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
- Emeryville Marina
- UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall
- Redwood Regional Park
- Chabot College
- University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley