What is Uptown Oakland like?

Uptown Oakland is a neighborhood that travelers like for its theaters, entertainment choices, and live music. Are you looking for Uptown Oakland travel tips? Be sure to check out Paramount Theatre and Fox Theater while you're in the neighborhood.

What's the best accommodation in Uptown Oakland?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown is the highest ranked property in Uptown Oakland. This hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Another favorite option in the neighborhood is Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown .

How many hotels will I be able to find in Uptown Oakland?

When you want to kick up your feet after a day of exploring the sights in Oakland, you can choose from 15 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in Uptown Oakland.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Uptown Oakland, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Uptown Oakland.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Uptown Oakland?

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What is there to do around this Oakland neighborhood?

Attractions like Paramount Theatre, Fox Theater, and Pan Theater highlight Oakland's cultural scene. Remember Them Champions for Humanity Monument and Museum of Children's Art are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Uptown Oakland include Cathedral of Christ the Light, Children's Fairyland, and Oakland City Hall. While you're out sightseeing, Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail and Ronald Dellums Federal Building are a couple of additional sights to visit in Oakland.

How can I get around Uptown Oakland and the greater Oakland area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? 19th St Station is the closest metro station.

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1. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Uptown Oakland

Jenna

NT$4,965 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A reception desk with a geometric patterned wall, a marble countertop, and three side tables with books.

2. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Uptown Oakland

MK

NT$4,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A living room with a brick fireplace, a sofa with patterned cushions, a glass coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.

3. Big & Beautiful 6 Bedroom 2.5 Bath

Uptown Oakland

NT$32,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

4. GORGEOUS 3 BEDROOM IN DOWNTOWN

Uptown Oakland

NT$17,697 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A cityscape with a prominent Tribune Tower and various buildings.

5. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Downtown Oakland, 1.1 km from Uptown Oakland

Armondo

NT$4,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola structure.

6. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.8 km from Uptown Oakland

Daniel

NT$5,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

7. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.6 km from Uptown Oakland

Sheila

NT$5,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

8. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

3.5 km from Uptown Oakland

Ronald William Christopher

NT$3,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed. There is a view of the city through the window.

9. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3.4 km from Uptown Oakland

Ildefonso

NT$4,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, fire feature, and umbrellas.

10. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

4 km from Uptown Oakland

Caroll

NT$4,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a counter with a coffee station.

11. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

11.5 km from Uptown Oakland

Jennifer

NT$7,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

12. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

6.4 km from Uptown Oakland

Naomi

NT$5,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A marina with boats, palm trees, and a building with large windows.

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

7.5 km from Uptown Oakland

Ariona

NT$4,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A spacious lobby with modern seating, a large abstract sculpture, and a high ceiling with linear lighting.

14. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

11.4 km from Uptown Oakland

Rajdeep

NT$9,621 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

15. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

12.8 km from Uptown Oakland

Maribeth

NT$7,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A dining table with a bowl of fruit, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.

16. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

14.5 km from Uptown Oakland

Judy

NT$2,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature, adjacent to a bar and dining area with modern decor.

17. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

11.5 km from Uptown Oakland

Brittney

NT$7,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

An outdoor patio with modern seating, a fire feature, and string lights.

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North

20.7 km from Uptown Oakland

Lizset

NT$4,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, glass doors, and a clear sky.

19. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

25 km from Uptown Oakland

Celeste

NT$4,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A bar area with a curved wooden counter, bar stools, and a glass display case filled with bottles.

20. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

22.2 km from Uptown Oakland

Kenneth

NT$4,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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Where to stay in Uptown Oakland

Find the best Uptown Oakland areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Uptown Oakland

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Downtown Oakland

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.

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The Art Museum Pacific Film Archive building with a modern design, large windows, and a visible street with cars and a cyclist.

Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. 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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Albany

The seaside views and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Albany. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are a few top sights nearby.

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A busy street with cars, a Grand Lake Theatre sign, and various shops.

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.

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West Oakland

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.

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Top Uptown Oakland Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

8/10 Good

"Parking was very tight but that is to be expected in a San Francisco parking garage. Staff was not helpful and refused to give me a water bottle when requested. Other than that the experience was delightful."

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Our top choices for Uptown Oakland hotels

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

2. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

3. Big & Beautiful 6 Bedroom 2.5 Bath

4. GORGEOUS 3 BEDROOM IN DOWNTOWN

5. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

6. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

7. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

9. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

10. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

11. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

12. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

14. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

15. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

16. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

17. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North

19. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

20. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Where to stay in Uptown Oakland

Downtown Oakland

Downtown Berkeley

Albany

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West Oakland

Top Uptown Oakland Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

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