What's it like in Downtown Oakland?

Downtown Oakland is a vibrant neighborhood that travelers like for its theater scene and opera houses. Be sure to check out Oakland City Center and Fox Theater as part of your Downtown Oakland travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in Downtown Oakland?

Based on our traveler data, Jack London Inn is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Oakland. This hotel is steps from Jack London Square, and offers free breakfast and free parking.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Downtown Oakland area?

Expedia has 36 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Oakland to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Oakland area.

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

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals in Downtown Oakland.

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

For more information about updating your trip to Downtown Oakland or cancelling it, click here .

What is there to do in this Oakland neighborhood?

Be sure to get some family photos at Oakland Museum of California, Plank, and Lakeside Park and Garden Center while you're out sightseeing in Downtown Oakland. You could also plan a visit to Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Oakland include Oakland Tribune Tower, Oakland City Hall, and Ronald Dellums Federal Building. When you're sightseeing in Oakland, Museum of Children's Art and Old Oakland are also worth a stop.

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

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station, 19th St Station, or Lake Merritt Station. To venture out of town, take a train from Oakland-Jack London Square Station.

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1. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Downtown Oakland

Takesha

NT$5,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

2. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Downtown Oakland

MK

NT$4,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern interior with a central round table surrounded by chairs, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with a yellow table.

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Downtown Oakland

Ramesh

NT$5,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A landscaped outdoor area with a stone pathway, a large decorative urn, and various shrubs and trees.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Downtown Oakland

Esther

NT$4,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A person sitting on a bed with a plate of fruit and holding a glass of wine.

5. Oakland Marriott City Center

Downtown Oakland

Lisa

NT$5,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A reception area with wooden reception desks, a check-in counter, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a metal cart.

6. Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

Downtown Oakland

Jeannine

NT$3,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.

7. Oaktown Roost

Downtown Oakland

Davida

NT$3,934 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A corner room with a brown leather sofa, a green armchair, a small wooden side table, a woven stool, and a window with blinds.

8. Sunny Two Bedroom in Uptown

Downtown Oakland

NT$19,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, teal walls, and a door leading to a bathroom.

9. Civic Center Lodge

Downtown Oakland

Wesley

NT$2,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a large mirror.

10. Jack London Inn

Downtown Oakland

Samantha Xiong

NT$2,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

11. GORGEOUS 3 BEDROOM IN DOWNTOWN

Downtown Oakland

NT$17,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

12. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

4.2 km from Downtown Oakland

Sheila

NT$6,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

13. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

4.4 km from Downtown Oakland

Ramamurthy

NT$5,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

14. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

3.1 km from Downtown Oakland

Evelyn

NT$4,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

15. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

4 km from Downtown Oakland

Jerardo

NT$5,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier, and a clear sky.

16. Marina Village Inn

2.4 km from Downtown Oakland

Chris

NT$4,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

17. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

13.9 km from Downtown Oakland

Sofia

NT$3,239 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

18. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

10.9 km from Downtown Oakland

Jennifer

NT$9,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A stone facade entrance with a glass door, potted plants, and a brick-paved area.

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

Airport District, 10.8 km from Downtown Oakland

Naga Mallika

NT$4,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

8.1 km from Downtown Oakland

Joseph

NT$4,217 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 527 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 575 reviews	View
Oakland Marriott City Center	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,023 reviews	View
Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center	2.5 star property	7.4 Good 999 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Oakland

Find the best Downtown Oakland areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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Downtown Berkeley

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

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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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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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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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San Antonio

While visiting San Antonio, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center.

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Top Downtown Oakland Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn by the Bay

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was good just not enough tables."

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

8/10 Good

"The reason for 4 stars in an otherwise great hotel is that the bathroom doors in our room were not staying shut because the spring on the door was broken. Upon confirming that it could not be fixed, we were allotted a different room. The front desk was really helpful in getting this sorted, kudos to them. I am taking away the one star for the inconvenience we faced."

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1. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

2. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

4. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

5. Oakland Marriott City Center

6. Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

7. Oaktown Roost

8. Sunny Two Bedroom in Uptown

9. Civic Center Lodge

10. Jack London Inn

11. GORGEOUS 3 BEDROOM IN DOWNTOWN

12. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

13. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

14. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

15. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

16. Marina Village Inn

17. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

18. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

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