Downtown Alameda Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Alameda
Stay near popular Downtown Alameda attractions
Things to do

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

Go City: San Francisco Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions

San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour

SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown Alameda

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Very disappointed with the service. The front desk staff did not acknowledge us when we arrived or left the hotel. There was no greeting, no smile, and no attempt to engage with guests. It came across as rude and unwelcoming. The only positive aspect was the food counter staff, who were helpful and ..."
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The hotel is a budget friendly resort style hotel. Convenient location. Paid parking. I recommend getting the parking through the hotel on arrival. We got trapped in the garage doing it through Spothero."
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"It was a perfect location. The staff from bellhop, particularly Aldin, was so wonderful and helpful. The staff at check in was amazing as well. The room was great and the hotel had many convenient amenities."
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"👌👍"
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Where to stay in Downtown Alameda

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 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 Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.

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.

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.


















