Oakland, CA

Travel Guide
Lake Merritt featuring a pond
Chabot Space and Science Center featuring an observatory and interior views
Oakland Zoo which includes views
Oakland showing interior views and a park
Oakland featuring modern architecture

Where to stay in Oakland

Lake Merritt featuring a pond

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 Oakland
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 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.

Downtown Berkeley
Piedmont showing street scenes and outdoor art

Piedmont

You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Piedmont Sports Field or Morcom Rose Garden.

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
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Fruitvale

While you're in Fruitvale, take in top sights like Côte West and jump on the metro at Fruitvale Station to see more of the city.

Fruitvale
Gourmet Ghetto

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.

North Berkeley
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
4 out of 5
200 Marina Blvd, Berkeley, CA
The price is SAR 446 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
SAR 446
SAR 505 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,546 reviews)
"Nice quiet stay away from the hub bub of the city and a nice walking area around the marina. On site restaurant too."

Reviewed on 1 February 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
2.5 out of 5
68 Monarch Bay Dr, San Leandro, CA
The price is SAR 368 per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
SAR 368
SAR 419 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Book a stay at this golf hotel in San Leandro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,846 reviews)
"We came to town for the holidays. This hotel was perfect for us. Comfortable beds. Very friendly staff. Clean hotel with wonderful holiday decorations in the lobby. Wonderful area to take walks along the marina at sunset."

Reviewed on 28 January 2025

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
3 out of 5
150 Hegenberger Rd, Oakland, CA
The price is SAR 186 per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
SAR 186
SAR 216 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
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 (1,901 reviews)
"The view was amazing."

Reviewed on 28 January 2025

Oakland Airport Executive 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
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 (2,675 reviews)
"The young lady at the front desk seemed miserable and unapproachable. Luis, was great! He worked the breakfast shift on Christmas Eve. The suite I stayed in was very dated. The suite was not cleaned upon my arrival. Arm chair, sofa and coffee table was stained, dirty and old. I had to buy 3 Glade ..."

Reviewed on 1 January 2025

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 San Francisco Bay and Oakland Arena are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (259 reviews)
Nature
"A quiet escape"

Reviewed on 18 January 2025

Beautiful and Lush Hidden Wisteria Getaway
Garden Apartment Located in a Wonderful Old Victorian Home
Garden Apartment Located in a Wonderful Old Victorian Home
Alameda
Stay at this apartment in Alameda. Enjoy a garden, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions San Francisco Bay and Jack London ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (124 reviews)
Great Alameda Apartment!
"This garden apartment is lovely and ideal for visiting the East Bay. The rooms are nicely furnished and equipped with everything you might need. So reasonably priced! This was our second stay and we’ll be back soon! Thanks Marti!"

Reviewed on 21 January 2025

Garden Apartment Located in a Wonderful Old Victorian Home
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 17%
4 - Good
623
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
501
3 - Okay 32%
2 - Disappointing
110
2 - Disappointing 7%
1 - Terrible
75
1 - Terrible 5%

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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