What's Downtown Oakland like?
In Downtown Oakland, you can spend time visit the theatre scene, entertainment venues and opera house. Take time to enjoy the neighbourhood's live music. Spend an afternoon at Oakland Museum of California or Plank. There's plenty more to see, including Oakland City Center and Oakland Convention Center.
Where are the best places to stay in Downtown Oakland?
We have 68 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are our travellers' favourite lodging options in Downtown Oakland:
AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown
Hotel with restaurant and bar- Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour fitness centre • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center
City centre hotel- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
Waterfront Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt
Hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant- Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour fitness centre • Bar • Cafe • Walkable location
Moxy Oakland Downtown
Hotel with bar and 24-hour fitness centre- Free Wi-Fi • Rooftop terrace • Cafe • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Oakland Marriott City Center
Hotel with restaurant and bar- Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour fitness centre • Terrace • Garden • Walkable location
How to get to Downtown Oakland
Flying to:
- Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.), 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Downtown Oakland
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Downtown Oakland
- Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field), 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from Downtown Oakland
Getting to Downtown Oakland on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station
- 19th St Station
- Lake Merritt Station
Things to see and do in and around Downtown Oakland
What to see in Downtown Oakland
- Oakland Convention Center
- Jack London Square
- Jack London's Cabin
- Lake Merritt
- Ronald Dellums Federal Building
Things to do in Downtown Oakland
- Oakland City Center
- Fox Theater
- Paramount Theatre
- Oakland Museum of California
- Plank