Albany Travel Guide

Oakland

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A sculpture made of debris by a waterfront.

Things to do

Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise

£36
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise
San Francisco City Lights Cruise

San Francisco City Lights Cruise

£44
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco City Lights Cruise
Explore North Beach The Birthplace of Cool

Explore North Beach The Birthplace of Cool

£29
per adult
Explore North Beach The Birthplace of Cool
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

£36
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
San Francisco: Candle Making Workshop

San Francisco: Candle Making Workshop

£52
per adult
San Francisco: Candle Making Workshop
Edible and Medicinal Plant Tour of San Francisco

Edible and Medicinal Plant Tour of San Francisco

£49
per adult
Edible and Medicinal Plant Tour of San Francisco
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Top hotels in Albany

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is £112 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£112
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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! (6,484 reviews)
"Super clean and staff were super welcoming, excellent location as well"

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is £135 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£135
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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! (7,756 reviews)
"Great location. Nice breakfast. Parking garage is very limited on what kind of cars it will hold, but luckily ours was low enough. Fire pits don’t stay on very late, but that’s probably a good thing so people don’t stay up too late hanging outside."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
The price is £133 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£133
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

2 out of 5
1075 Sutter St San Francisco CA
The price is £63 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
£63
2 Dec - 3 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and Netflix. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,037 reviews)
"Great deal and friendly staff. Area is a little sketchy. Not in the Tenderloin, but near it. However, very easy to get to lots of SF destinations. Very noisy toilets, Lumpy beds and pillows. Clean place with accessible stairway."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

3.5 out of 5
68 Monarch Bay Dr San Leandro CA
The price is £82 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
£82
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in San Leandro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

4 out of 5
55 Cyril Magnin St San Francisco CA
The price is £129 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£129
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
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Where to stay in Albany

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

Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.

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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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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

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

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South Berkeley

While you're in South Berkeley, take in top sights like Telegraph Avenue and jump on the metro at Ashby Station to see more of the city.

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