Title: Uptown Oakland Travel Guide: Best of Uptown Oakland, Oakland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Uptown Oakland](https://expedia.co.uk/Uptown-Oakland-Hotels.d6336043.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Oakland](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Oakland.d601762.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Oakland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Oakland.d601762.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Uptown Oakland Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Uptown-Oakland.d6336043.Car-Hire-Guide)[Uptown Oakland Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Uptown-Oakland.d6336043.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Uptown Oakland Travel Guide ## Oakland ![A different kind of red light district. 🦊 Theater #Red #Oakland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2630/5634de80-997d-41d3-b3fc-82c08b2ec389.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A different kind of red light district. 🦊 Theater #Red #Oakland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2630/5634de80-997d-41d3-b3fc-82c08b2ec389.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![One of the famous landmark theaters in downtown Oakland, California. #Red](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2630/43e38338-1ec9-4268-9ce0-1e30fd536d5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Partial view of the front entrance of St Paul church, San Francisco, California ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2630/96893a2c-0a01-4723-9eb0-5ebd84d2a169.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fox Theater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532640465/86253145-fc9c-4713-8692-b1eaaf8cc523.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Uptown Oakland Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Oakland travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Oakland.dx601762) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Fox Theater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532640465/2a2e19ff-e200-4ab4-947d-e8358787055e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fox Theater You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fox-Theater-Oakland.d553248621532640465.Attraction) ![www.alamy.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063249/e1ae4dc4-9939-4762-a1bd-9654e7af92d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Paramount-Theatre-Oakland.d6063249.Attraction) ![Jack London Square which includes a bay or harbor and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063235/91e61326-ba76-4eed-b745-a225a7a20141.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jack London Square Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jack-London-Square-Jack-London-District.d6063235.Attraction) ![Unless you're on one of the aquatic teams, all you can do here is admire it. Speiker complex across the street has a great pool for adults-only lap swim, and day passes for general public available. #BVSBlue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8059/baa2ee0d-01ba-4941-aef3-3a09f29f31a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of California, Berkeley Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of California, Berkeley during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-California-Oakland.d6069427.Attraction) ![Oakland Coliseum Firework Show](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502580/ba18495a-c341-4b12-b8f4-b5cb018a0274.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/RingCentral-Coliseum-Oakland.d502580.Attraction) ![Greek Theater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069433/d865293f-7a69-4a82-bda2-bfd28720a377.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Greek Theater You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Greek-Theater-Oakland.d6069433.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Golden Gate Bay Cruise Service: sail around Alcatraz! ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219796/d51f338a-6a93-4ad8-ab9b-06f7a1ddbe6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour) £28 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/golden-gate-bay-cruise-sail-around-alcatraz-1-hour.a219796.activity-details) ![San Francisco City Lights Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219776/95f2a2ad-387b-435e-99b1-49a9d049006c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours) £42 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-city-lights-cruise-2-hours.a219776.activity-details) ![San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4863979/a8294161-1de3-4891-a9a5-067c4f483917.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat £28 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-skip-the-line-1-hour-bay-cruise-by-boat.a4863979.activity-details) ![Golden Gate Bridge at night](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/277363/5cadfa3b-d4bb-4821-ac3a-897e2521df02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco Night Tour £66 per adult **78%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-night-tour.a277363.activity-details) ![Aquarium of the Bay, Moon Jellies and Boy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/813809/20d692f5-641e-45a6-9e02-69ad04778568.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco Grand City Tour AM & Aquarium of the Bay £73 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-grand-city-tour-am-aquarium-of-the-bay.a813809.activity-details) ![Inside the cell block at Alcatraz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/671502/07d315e0-8bb1-4ae9-9236-1bb35e12946d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alcatraz Island Tour Package £100 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/alcatraz-island-tour-package.a671502.activity-details) [See all activities in Oakland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Oakland.d601762.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Uptown Oakland ![Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10538/9ba9bb1f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG 1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA £106 16 Feb - 17 Feb 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (5,251 reviews) Clean room Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=10538&PinnedHotelID=10538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6336043) ![Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24700/24625/6fb55356_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf 2500 Mason St San Francisco CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £136 3 Mar - 4 Mar 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (7,296 reviews) Excellent! We highly recommend the Hotel. Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=24625&PinnedHotelID=24625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6336043) ![Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31420000/31419900/31419890/fc76649d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown 701 3rd St San Francisco CA £154 20 Feb - 21 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,989 reviews) Clean room and friendly, courteous staff! Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=31419890&PinnedHotelID=31419890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6336043) ![Hilton San Francisco Financial District](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4400/4302/77af977e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton San Francisco Financial District 750 Kearny St San Francisco CA £110 1 Mar - 2 Mar 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,391 reviews) Great Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=4302&PinnedHotelID=4302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6336043) ![Hyatt Regency San Francisco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23800/23774/1f7903cc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Regency San Francisco 5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA £188 6 Mar - 7 Mar 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,070 reviews) Clean, spacious room. Not good pressure in shower. Very slippery floor in shower and non-slip mat was very small. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&selected=23774&PinnedHotelID=23774&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6336043) ![Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/913000/912982/5ee1ba27_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco 424 Clay St San Francisco CA £98 15 Feb - 16 Feb 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,956 reviews) Large spot on floor, wall dirty or scuffed up, very far from elevator for being an accessible room. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=912982&PinnedHotelID=912982&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6336043) [See all 4,961 properties in Uptown Oakland](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6336043) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX-NH_SPRING_PROMO_6336043) ## Check Uptown Oakland hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6336043&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15)[14 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6336043&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6336043&startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16)[15 Feb - 16 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6336043&startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6336043&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6336043&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Uptown Oakland ![Lake Merritt featuring a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635074843030/ae1e3d96-036d-4c5f-aa96-b361cbbf6678.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Oakland 3.5/5(2 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oakland-Downtown-Oakland.dx553248635074843030) ![Aerial View Oakland Inner Harbor Port City Downtown Skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470763/14100e99-6014-4479-bebc-744c279b0a6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West Oakland 2/5(1 area review) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oakland-West-Oakland.dx553248635976470763) ![Fuzz](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2630/ca0b62e3-1889-45e4-8c3d-9b0c2b3ae833.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mosswood 3/5(1 area review) Even though there aren't top sights in Mosswood, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Paramount Theatre. Jump on the metro at MacArthur Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oakland-Mosswood.dx553248635976476243) ![One of the famous landmarks of Oakland’s Lake Merritt neighborhood. #Red](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2630/b5f58dff-c0f5-490d-95af-741e4bcd1af6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Grand Lake If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oakland-Grand-Lake.dx553248635976481688) ![Aerial boating center on Lake Merritt with Pelican Island in distance with buildings along shore](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470651/595a9232-b85b-4e65-ad56-85fb0e9681d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Piedmont Avenue Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Children's Fairyland and Paramount Theatre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oakland-Piedmont-Avenue.dx553248635976470651) ![Sunrise over the San Francisco Bay Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471535/2973e40f-fcdf-4aea-93ba-88756989c400.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Temescal If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oakland-Temescal.dx553248635976471535) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Uptown Oakland Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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