Albany Travel Guide
Oakland
Things to do
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco to Monterey Pacific Coast Highway Audio Tour
San Francisco RocketBoat High-Speed Bay Adventure
San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise International Narration
Top hotels in Albany
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Got to stay in the City for a few days and it was the best trip! Long overdue time in this area. So many great restaurants close by and traveling by Cable Car never disappoints. The Hotel staff were all charming and helpful. Thanks for the great hospitality and memories. See you again!"
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Great breakfast and great location!"
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"Nice Stay! Good Location!"
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Room was very clean, the pool is wonderful and the staff is so accommodating, we could not have had a better experience. Thank you!"
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"Clean room and nice staff, bottom floor water station didn’t work for duration of my stay so I had to use the one in the gym"
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"No restaurant, no room service, terrible in room coffee, overpriced breakfast buffet"
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Albany
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Jack London Square or Oakland City Center 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 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.
Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.
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.
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.
