Title: Albany Travel Guide: Best of Albany, Oakland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Albany](https://expedia.co.uk/Albany-Oakland-Hotels.0-n179368-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Oakland](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Oakland.d601762.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Oakland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Oakland.d601762.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Albany Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Albany.d179368.Car-Hire-Guide)[Albany Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Albany.d179368.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Albany Travel Guide ## Oakland ![Aerial view of the Albany Waterfront Trail, Berkeley, California, USA. The image shows the marshland and Berkeley skyline in the background.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179368/3e74ab00-a631-429c-8267-b8bf302f56d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Albany](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179368/9f54b06c-e4ef-4e3e-b8b8-2c83849acaa9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Albany Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Oakland travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Oakland.dx601762) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Jack London Square](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063235/91e61326-ba76-4eed-b745-a225a7a20141.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jack London Square 4/5(2 reviews) Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jack-London-Square-Jack-London-District.d6063235.Attraction) ![University of California, Berkeley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8059/baa2ee0d-01ba-4941-aef3-3a09f29f31a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of California, Berkeley 4/5(18 reviews) Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of California, Berkeley during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-California-Oakland.d6069427.Attraction) ![Oakland Zoo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6228338/0d282d93-2863-4eb1-be4c-43188955b0e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oakland Zoo Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oakland-Zoo-Sequoyah.d6228338.Attraction) ![Greek Theater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069433/d865293f-7a69-4a82-bda2-bfd28720a377.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Greek Theater You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Greek-Theater-Oakland.d6069433.Attraction) ![Berkeley Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063227/4247f814-ba95-45ba-9215-016a57f756d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Berkeley Marina Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Berkeley-Marina-Oakland.d6063227.Attraction) ![Oakland Coliseum Firework Show](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502580/ba18495a-c341-4b12-b8f4-b5cb018a0274.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum 4/5(3 reviews) Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/RingCentral-Coliseum-Oakland.d502580.Attraction) ### Things to do ![San Francisco City Lights Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219776/95f2a2ad-387b-435e-99b1-49a9d049006c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### California Sunset Cruise (2-hours) £43 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/california-sunset-cruise-2-hours.a219776.activity-details) ![Golden Gate Bridge at night](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/277363/5cadfa3b-d4bb-4821-ac3a-897e2521df02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco Night Tour £40 per adult **78%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-night-tour.a277363.activity-details) ![Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219782/8d7a50b5-ebf0-4765-9a8b-20679466b95b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes) £36 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-bridge-to-bridge-cruise-90-minutes.a219782.activity-details) ![Picture 3 for Activity San Francisco: RocketBoat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50591609/8b34d0cc-21a8-45e6-b87a-c9467634b603.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco RocketBoat High-Speed Bay Adventure £27 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-rocketboat-high-speed-bay-adventure.a50591609.activity-details) ![San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4863979/a8294161-1de3-4891-a9a5-067c4f483917.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat £26 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-skip-the-line-1-hour-bay-cruise-by-boat.a4863979.activity-details) ![Aquarium of the Bay, Moon Jellies and Boy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/813809/20d692f5-641e-45a6-9e02-69ad04778568.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco Grand City Tour AM & Aquarium of the Bay £75 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-grand-city-tour-am-aquarium-of-the-bay.a813809.activity-details) [See all activities in Oakland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Oakland.d601762.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Albany ![Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10538/5971a3e7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG 1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA £117 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ... 9/10 Wonderful! (5,468 reviews) The hotel is in very good shape, all clean, has all amenities; Parking in garage was expensive at $49/night and was not included in price. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM WAS THAT THEY DID NOT TELL US IF YOU ARE NEXT TO ELEVATORS YOU WILL GET TERRIBLE NOISE ALL NIGHT LONG!! (EVERY 5 -20 SECONDS THE WALLS SEEMED ... Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=10538&PinnedHotelID=10538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179368) ![Handlery Union Square Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6700/6666/4fd95a3a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Handlery Union Square Hotel 351 Geary St San Francisco CA £132 2 Apr - 3 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,948 reviews) Staff helpful and courteous Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=6666&PinnedHotelID=6666&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179368) ![Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24700/24625/75f20517_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf 2500 Mason St San Francisco CA £148 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 9/10 Wonderful! (7,379 reviews) Fist time staying here and will stay here again . Friendly staff and easy parking access Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=24625&PinnedHotelID=24625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179368) ![YOTEL San Francisco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19520000/19510300/19510249/9a7fa76b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### YOTEL San Francisco 1095 Market St San Francisco CA £104 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews) Was ok. Got breakfast one morning was like strudel pastry some cereal.and yogurt Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=19510249&PinnedHotelID=19510249&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179368) ![Hilton San Francisco Financial District](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4400/4302/96ca1121_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton San Francisco Financial District 750 Kearny St San Francisco CA £109 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,555 reviews) Great view Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=4302&PinnedHotelID=4302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179368) ![Hilton San Francisco Union Square](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25700/25622/8fb5ec03_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton San Francisco Union Square 333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA £143 10 Apr - 11 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,221 reviews) Everything was excellent Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=25622&PinnedHotelID=25622&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179368) [See all 4,799 properties in Albany](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026®ionId=179368) 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. ## Check Albany hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179368&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30)[29 Mar - 30 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179368&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179368&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31)[30 Mar - 31 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179368&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179368&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179368&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Albany ![Northwest Berkeley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8059/04a4b5d2-36f2-4ca9-a09f-ca702baa6cd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Northwest Berkeley 4/5(1 area review) While you're in Northwest Berkeley, take in top sights like Donkey and Goat and jump on the metro at North Berkeley Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oakland-Northwest-Berkeley.dx553248635976470850) ![North Berkeley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6172108/6b14a33f-8d0e-464b-b635-8ba4028c2e94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North Berkeley While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oakland-North-Berkeley.dx553248635976471834) ![The Panorama from Berkeley Hills on Golden Gate Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976476256/976c53ee-b1a5-48e7-8042-c63ec4db3470.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Central Berkeley Central Berkeley might not have many top sights, but Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oakland-Central-Berkeley.dx553248635976476256) ![Berkeley Hills](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8059/b67f2741-317e-4cda-80c8-f06c7ea25d05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Berkeley Hills If you're spending some time in Berkeley Hills, Tilden Regional Park and Indian Rock Park are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oakland-Berkeley-Hills.dx553248635976470779) ![Southwest Berkeley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3132/c80a8a51-3245-4781-86da-7098ba3541fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Southwest Berkeley While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oakland-Southwest-Berkeley.dx553248635976474045) ![Downtown Berkeley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8059/baa2ee0d-01ba-4941-aef3-3a09f29f31a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Berkeley 5/5(1 area review) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oakland-Downtown-Berkeley.dx553248633938969812) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Albany Travel Guide