What's it like in Chinatown?

Chinatown is a welcoming neighborhood known for its array of dining options. Consider a visit to Oakland Museum of California as part of your Chinatown travel plans.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Chinatown?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Civic Center Lodge is the highest ranked property in Chinatown. This hotel offers free parking and free WiFi.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Chinatown, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Chinatown.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Chinatown?

To access more information about updating your trip to Chinatown or cancelling it, click here .

What are the top things to see and do in Chinatown?

Oakland Museum of California is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Chinatown. While you're out sightseeing, Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts and Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts are a couple of additional sights to visit in Oakland.

How can I get around Chinatown and the greater Oakland area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? Lake Merritt Station is the closest metro station. You can journey across the water to another shore by taking a ferry.

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1. Civic Center Lodge

Chinatown

Ruben

￥14,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 20 - Jul 21

2. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Downtown Oakland, 0.5 km from Chinatown

Joanna

￥21,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Water View | Balcony view

3. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

2.4 km from Chinatown

Susan

￥26,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

4. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

4.9 km from Chinatown

Maggie

￥29,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

5. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

5.2 km from Chinatown

Arkansas

￥26,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View | View from room

6. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

4.7 km from Chinatown

richard

￥27,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

7. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

5.1 km from Chinatown

Deogracias

￥29,334 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda

8.5 km from Chinatown

Tiana

￥21,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

8.8 km from Chinatown

Blythe

￥24,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

10. Marina Village Inn

1.7 km from Chinatown

Gabriela

￥18,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 28 - Jul 29

11. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

13.2 km from Chinatown

Alondra

￥21,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

12. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

7.9 km from Chinatown

Shannon

￥28,790 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

Airport District, 10.1 km from Chinatown

Maryjane

￥21,965 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 22 - Jul 23

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

11.2 km from Chinatown

Xiaolei

￥43,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 31 - Aug 1

15. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

24.1 km from Chinatown

oscar

￥20,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

16. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

23.8 km from Chinatown

Yesenia

￥26,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 15 - Aug 16

17. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

11.1 km from Chinatown

Melissa

￥44,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 31 - Aug 1

18. Hotel Aura SFO

23.6 km from Chinatown

Gerard

￥22,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

19. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

24.1 km from Chinatown

Dana

￥27,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

20. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

21 km from Chinatown

Luz

￥22,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 31 - Aug 1

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Where to stay in Chinatown

Find the best Chinatown areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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Downtown Oakland

Central business district with a mix of residential, retail, and office spaces, Downtown Oakland offers an Entertainment District, historic theaters, Oakland Museum, and outdoor retail mall. Easily accessible via BART and AC Transit.

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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.

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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.

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Albany

The seaside views and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Albany. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are a few top sights nearby.

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West Oakland

Major West Coast port and trade center, this bustling area boasts the busiest port in Northern California, surrounded by a picturesque landscape of coastal terrace prairie, oak woodland, and north coastal scrub.

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Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Really nice place great staff. Good breakfast"

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was spacious and very clean. The beds were quite comfortable and I always got a good night’s sleep. I love that we were provided with bathrobes! We did find our sink had a leak but the staff came to fix it immediately and we had no further issues. The heated pool and sauna are a plus! Despite having a lot of people staying at the hotel and it being very close to Union Square, it was relatively quiet. Eateries were all within walking distance whether we wanted something to grab quickly or wanted a sit down meal and we were able to use our hotel card to get discounts at a few of them! The staff was very friendly and accommodating. I would definitely stay here again!"

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and comfortable. You can open the window and use the fan provided, which kept the room at a comfortable temperature. Liquid soap and lotion were provided, as was shampoo and conditioner. The staff were very friendly and greeted guests with a helpful attitude. The Chancellor is right in the middle of everything, with shopping areas nearby and a cable car stop right across the street. There is a bar in the lobby should you wish for a drink. Also complimentary coffee and cookies, and a cold water dispenser. A nice restaurant, Sears Fine Food, is right next door and you can get breakfast, lunch, and dinner there. If you choose to use public transportation, the Chancellor is down the street from the bus stop on Stockton and Sutter, and the Muni stop on Powell St."

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Our top choices for Chinatown hotels

1. Civic Center Lodge

2. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

3. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

4. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

5. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

6. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

7. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

10. Marina Village Inn

11. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

12. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

15. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

16. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

17. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

18. Hotel Aura SFO

19. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

20. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Where to stay in Chinatown

Downtown Oakland

Downtown Berkeley

Piedmont

Albany

West Oakland

Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

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