Albany Travel Guide
Oakland
Things to do
San Francisco Giants Baseball Game at Oracle Park
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran
Top hotels in Albany
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"The stay was great. They have a buffet breakfast for $38 plus tax. It was convenient having breakfast in the hotel but I'd rather go out and eat somewhere else. The quality wasnt bad but it wasnt great. They have good amenities like a hair dryer, safe to put your valuables in, an iron, a fridge plus ..."
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Itwas great having Valet parking. The staff were helpful in sharing what was near to do and where to go to be safe."
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
"Only downside was the quality of the mattress. Couldn’t sleep because the mattress was so soft. We kept rolling into each other in the middle."
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026
Grand Hyatt San Francisco
Where to stay in Albany
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.
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.
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.
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.
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
