West Oakland Travel Guide
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Top hotels in West Oakland

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Everything was excellent"
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Check in was weird since you need to go up 2 floors. For valet parking its $95 a day... which seems insane. So we parked a block over at a parking garage for $45 overnight. The hotel it self is nice and clean. But we made the mistake of getting a drink at the bar in the lobby. 2 drinks costs $50 ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"Room, very clean. Staff, very polite. Need to upgrade with more affordable place to eat breakfast and other meals."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"I would definitely stay again at this location. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I got to store my bags before check-in and explore Chinatown which is literally a couple steps away. I had a concert at the Chase Center which was such a short trip via the T line. The next morning after ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Where to stay in West Oakland

Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Old Oakland 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 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.

Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.

Albany
Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu are top sights worth seeing.













