Downtown Oakland Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Paramount Theatre
Come and see the ballet, a concert or a stand-up comedy performance at this spectacular art deco theater in the heart of Oakland.
Oakland City Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Oakland City Center during your visit to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Oakland Museum of California
Delve into Californian history at this interdisciplinary museum, which features enthralling exhibits of landscape paintings, cultural artifacts and natural science under one roof.
Jack London's Cabin
You can find out about the history of Oakland with a trip to Jack London's Cabin. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Old Oakland
During your trip to Oakland, you can enjoy retail therapy at Old Oakland. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
£43
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
£35
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco RocketBoat High-Speed Bay Adventure
£27
per adult
Top hotels in Downtown Oakland
Oakland Marriott City Center
1001 Broadway Oakland CA
The price is £102 per night from 29 May to 30 May
£102
29 May - 30 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Oakland. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Everything was lovely. Clean. Comfortable. Nice onsite bar restaurant. All staff courtesy. Have stayed many times and would stay again. Only one complaint: no safety bars in the tub/shower. Challenging for my husband to get out safely
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is £132 per night from 4 May to 5 May
£132
4 May - 5 May
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! (7,400 reviews)
The hotel is so perfectly situated to walk to Fisherman’s Wharf and beyond with access to the street cars and cable cars. We only had breakfast once and whilst good food it was a little too busy but I’m sure there are quieter times. The rooms were spacious; the bathrooms are small but it was just ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is £110 per night from 25 May to 26 May
£110
25 May - 26 May
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! (5,647 reviews)
Loved the room with big windows over looking the city. Very convenient having a parking deck attached to hotel. Thanks for the hospitality.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is £95 per night from 10 May to 11 May
£95
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,707 reviews)
Elevators could be renovated, nothing major
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
424 Clay St San Francisco CA
The price is £111 per night from 26 May to 27 May
£111
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,101 reviews)
Room was very clean. Front desk was very helpful despite being very busy. Hotel is in a good location. Overall good experience.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is £129 per night from 29 May to 30 May
£129
29 May - 30 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,069 reviews)
Customer service is excellent! Will surely book again
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
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