Chinatown Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Chinatown
Stay near popular Chinatown attractions
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
San Francisco to Monterey Pacific Coast Highway Audio Tour
Top hotels in Chinatown
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Location , cleanliness. The cafeteria staff were all very nice. The Filipino staffs were all very accommodating. Buffet breakfast is so good!"
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"I have given you a 4 star rating because your breakfast was so amazing! The selections were out of this world! But…. While our room was clean and very comfortable, we were given an accessible handicapped room. We made these reservations months ahead and for the price we would have appreciated a larger ..."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Great everything! Definitely would recommend and stay again!"
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"Overall our stay was ok. I must’ve overlooked the $75 nightly deposited that was collected upon check-in. I think for the final price of the room, we may consider booking elsewhere in the future. The hotel was decent, room was clean. Most staff were helpful. There were no black out curtains in the ..."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"Awesome and very recommended place for family and close to the city activities"
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
"Always a pleasant stay at the Chancellor, whenever we frequent San Francisco. Central to everything and comfortable rooms at a reasonable price!"
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Chinatown
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail 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 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.
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.
Albany
Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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.
