Albany Travel Guide
Oakland
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Top hotels in Albany
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The breakfast was excellent, good variety and very polite staff that kept it constantly topped up. The hotel also had a grab and go which had coffee, food and snacks until 10 at night.The location made it easy to get around. It was walkable to pier 39 , fisherman’s wharf sign and lots more . There ..."
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"The hotel is ideally centred in an excellent location. The hotel is not modern and has a certain charm. The furnishings are a little worn and dated. Overall the staff were professional and friendly although there was a minor issue regarding extending a room stay for one member of the party which ..."
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
"This is a hidden gem! We were somewhat leery booking this property because the price was $150 for the night. What we experienced was a great boutique style hotel. The room was smaller but had a large walk in closet, which you don’t see in hotels. This allowed us to put luggage in there and made the ..."
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Albany
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.
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.
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.
