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

Wesley

￥14,230 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A cityscape with a prominent Tribune Tower and various buildings.

2. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Downtown Oakland, 0.5 km from Chinatown

Steve

￥22,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A balcony with a view of a river and city skyline.

3. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

2.4 km from Chinatown

Wesley

￥24,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.

4. Oaktown Roost

Downtown Oakland, 0.5 km from Chinatown

Davida

￥17,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola structure.

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

5.1 km from Chinatown

Elianna

￥26,947 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed. There is a view of the city through the window.

6. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

4.7 km from Chinatown

Tamy

￥23,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier, and a clear sky.

7. Marina Village Inn

1.7 km from Chinatown

Chris

￥18,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, and a view of the outdoors.

8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

8.2 km from Chinatown

Vena

￥29,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A marina with boats, palm trees, and a building with large windows.

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

8.8 km from Chinatown

Brenda

￥25,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

10. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

12.9 km from Chinatown

Richard

￥30,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a counter with a coffee station.

11. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

11.1 km from Chinatown

Heather

￥47,426 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature, adjacent to a bar and dining area with modern decor.

12. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

11.2 km from Chinatown

MELISSA

￥36,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

13. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

7.9 km from Chinatown

Jody

￥31,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

14. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

13.6 km from Chinatown

Sebastian Pablo

￥23,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A dining table with a bowl of fruit, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.

15. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

13.2 km from Chinatown

Johalis

￥20,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

16. Comfort Inn by the Bay

13.9 km from Chinatown

Diane

￥22,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A modern hotel with a sleek exterior and a parked sports car in front.

17. Hotel VIA

11.1 km from Chinatown

Gabriela

￥36,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A stone facade entrance with a glass door, potted plants, and a brick-paved area.

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

Airport District, 10.1 km from Chinatown

Jose Manuel

￥23,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A bar area with a curved wooden counter, bar stools, and a glass display case filled with bottles.

19. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

21 km from Chinatown

Lori

￥19,797 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A modern interior with a wooden partition, a stone accent wall, and a bar area.

20. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

17.6 km from Chinatown

Luis Alberto

￥18,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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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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The Art Museum Pacific Film Archive building with a modern design, located at the corner of a street with a traffic light and pedestrians nearby.

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.

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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? Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall 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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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.

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Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"This is my second time staying here with my son and we love it, accessible to restaurants and stores. Definitely will be back again"

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

8/10 Good

"Pro: We were given a free upgrade. Con: There was a roach in our free upgrade so we had to move rooms and then had to move rooms again. Pros: Nice view. Free breakfast had boiled eggs and a toaster. And waffles, which I'm not a huge fan of but other people really love waffles. Cons: The rest of free breakfast was low-quality pastries. TLDR: Good for price."

The Pickwick Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here during tech week and it was literally the perfect spot. Could use some updating but i was there to work and came back to room to sleep. Staff was really helpful and let me check in early even though no rooms were available he made sure the next one was ready for me. Will be staying here again."

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1. Civic Center Lodge

2. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

3. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

4. Oaktown Roost

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

6. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

7. Marina Village Inn

8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

10. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

11. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

12. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

13. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

14. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

15. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

16. Comfort Inn by the Bay

17. Hotel VIA

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

19. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

20. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

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