Albany Travel Guide
Oakland
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
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.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Albany
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
The entire experience was good.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Nice Property at an excellent location. Good restaurants around. Hotel staff is humble and helpful. Great Breakfast too. Super clean rooms
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
Wonderful
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Staff was courteous
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Breakfast was not included in our stay. So we didn’t go down for that. $14/person was too costly for us.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Yes
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Albany
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
Berkeley Hills
If you're spending some time in Berkeley Hills, Tilden Regional Park and Indian Rock Park are top sights worth seeing.
Central Berkeley
Central Berkeley might not have many top sights, but Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Southwest Berkeley
While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake.
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.
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. 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.
Albany Travel Guide
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Golden Gate Park
- Pier 39
- Moscone Convention Center
- San Francisco Bay
- Oracle Park
- Chase Center
- Lombard Street
- Jack London Square
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Alcatraz Island
- Muir Woods National Monument
- University of California
- University of San Francisco
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Palace of Fine Arts
- Embarcadero Center
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
- California Academy of Sciences
- Ocean Beach
- San Francisco Zoo
- Berkeley Marina
