The Best Hotels Closest to Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland for 2026

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A door to a building with a sign indicating 'Toque El Timbre' and a warning about smoking and tobacco.

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a heater, a microwave, and a window with blinds.

1. Studio 6 – Oakland, CA – San Francisco Berkeley Area

3.2 km from Chabot Space and Science Center

hannah

￥11,903

￥13,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A spacious living area with a large sofa set, a coffee table, and a seating area with a lamp and a painting.

An office with a wooden desk, multiple chairs, a computer, and a large window.

A modern dining area with a long table, three wireframe chairs, and a decorative wooden sculpture.

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a pool and palm trees.

2. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport

9.4 km from Chabot Space and Science Center

Monica

￥13,126

￥15,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

A modern restaurant with high tables and chairs, a bar area, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a body of water.

3. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

6.8 km from Chabot Space and Science Center

Ronald William Christopher

￥17,596

￥20,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

A lobby with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a reception desk.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a parking area.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, chairs, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

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

10.4 km from Chabot Space and Science Center

Roshell

￥17,134

￥21,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, wicker furniture, and a bar with stools.

An outdoor seating area with a wooden pergola, a hanging light fixture, and a table with chairs.

A multi-story Hilton Garden Inn with a prominent entrance and a modern design.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a well-lit bar stocked with bottles.

5. Hilton Garden Inn Walnut Creek

14.7 km from Chabot Space and Science Center

Ronald

￥20,373

￥22,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large window.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, comfortable seating, and a large window providing a view of the outside.

An outdoor patio area with seating, including chairs and a sofa, and a fire pit.

A modern hotel room with a desk, a sofa, and two wall-mounted lamps.

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

9.8 km from Chabot Space and Science Center

veronica

￥21,653

￥25,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

A spacious interior with a grand staircase, multiple seating areas, and large windows providing natural light.

A dining area with a stone fireplace, wooden chairs, and tables set for a meal.

A bar area with a dark color scheme, multiple liquor bottles, and four bar stools.

An outdoor seating area with a sofa, two round tables with built-in fireplaces, and potted plants.

7. Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa

11.1 km from Chabot Space and Science Center

Frank

￥38,385

￥42,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, glass doors, and a staircase leading to the lobby.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a large TV screen.

A patio with metal chairs and a blue umbrella, overlooking a body of water with a view of buildings and a bridge in the distance.

A spacious lobby with a curved staircase, multiple seating areas, and a view of the upper floor.

8. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

6.9 km from Chabot Space and Science Center

Raymond

￥20,023

￥23,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern interior with a central walkway, wooden ceiling beams, and hanging pendant lights.

A multi-level hotel atrium with a central open space, multiple seating areas, and balconies with greenery.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple floors, and a modern design.

A modern outdoor lounge area with a wooden bar, seating, and a flat-screen TV.

9. Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

16.2 km from Chabot Space and Science Center

Greg

￥16,773

￥18,986 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and modern lighting fixtures.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A modern interior with a glass ceiling, leather seating, and pendant lighting.

10. Walnut Creek Marriott

14.5 km from Chabot Space and Science Center

Loretta

￥18,439

￥20,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

A modern living room with a sofa, a desk, and a large window.

A Best Western hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign and a parking lot.

A reception area with a curved counter, a seating area with cushioned benches, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

11. Best Western Danville Sycamore Inn

16.6 km from Chabot Space and Science Center

Richard

￥19,126

￥21,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

A sign for The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay, featuring a bird and wave design.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and multiple parking spaces.

A heated outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a fence and a building with illuminated signs.

12. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

13.5 km from Chabot Space and Science Center

Tracy

￥12,774

￥14,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

A wooden staircase with a black handrail, leading to a landing with a potted plant.

A storefront with a sign for 'Oak Town Roast' and a coffee shop named 'Botevar Coffee' with large glass windows.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, desk, and large windows with curtains.

13. Oaktown Roost

8.1 km from Chabot Space and Science Center

Earl

￥17,501

￥19,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A cityscape with a prominent Tribune Tower and various buildings.

A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A modern conference room with a long table, six chairs, a flat-screen TV, and vibrant pink accent walls.

A restaurant with a bar area, multiple tables and chairs, and large windows offering a view of the street.

14. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

8.1 km from Chabot Space and Science Center

Armondo

￥19,092

￥22,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a black office chair, a mounted flat-screen TV, a framed abstract art piece, a window with a geometric patterned blind, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

An outdoor patio area with multiple tables and chairs, blue umbrellas, and flower beds.

A kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

15. Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG

15.6 km from Chabot Space and Science Center

Daniel

￥15,157

￥16,931 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table with books, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a cabinet.

A hotel hallway with a carpeted floor, a television on a stand, a desk with drawers, and a mirror on the wall.

A conference room with a large table, several leather chairs, and a coffee pot.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a lamp, a microwave, and a small cabinet.

16. Holiday Inn & Suites Oakland Airport by IHG

10.1 km from Chabot Space and Science Center

Siddharth

￥19,845

￥24,840 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A bar area with a long counter, shelves with bottles, and a menu stand.

A hotel with multiple balconies, a covered entrance, and a well-lit facade.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden dresser, and a mirror.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window with sheer curtains.

17. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

17.7 km from Chabot Space and Science Center

Carol

￥19,361

￥22,070 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern interior with a central round table surrounded by chairs, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with a yellow table.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

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

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchairs, ottoman, and a flat-screen TV.

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

8.4 km from Chabot Space and Science Center

Ramesh

￥22,501

￥26,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern interior with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and black leather chairs.

A wooden dresser with three drawers, a mirror, a lamp, and a basket with towels.

A hotel room with two beds, white bedding, a nightstand with a potted plant, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A modern lounge area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a coffee station.

19. Diablo Mountain Inn - Walnut Creek

13 km from Chabot Space and Science Center

Jose Laakea

￥16,380

￥18,264 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern hotel entrance with a well-lit facade, large windows, and a landscaped courtyard.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a central fire feature, and string lights.

A modern building with a red facade, surrounded by a variety of cacti and desert plants.

A modern conference room with a long table, multiple chairs, and a sofa.

20. Residence Inn by Marriott Walnut Creek

14.1 km from Chabot Space and Science Center

Hutcherson

￥22,345

￥24,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Chabot Space and Science Center

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Studio 6 – Oakland, CA – San Francisco Berkeley Area	6.8 18 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport	8.6 Excellent 1,708 reviews	View
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove	9.0 Wonderful 1,224 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Walnut Creek	9.4 Exceptional 415 reviews	View

Top Chabot Space and Science Center Hotel Reviews

Highlander Motel

8/10 Good

"Lady at reception was super nice. Reasonably clean & comfortable. My only issue is there was no coffee in the room as stated in the listing."

Treetop Refuge in Oakland Hills

10/10 Excellent

"This is the second time I stayed here. It won't be my last."

Spacious and spotless 2B/1BR sanctuary with parking

8/10 Good

"There was a parking available Close to transit stop host communication was good"

A peaceful, comfortable Oakland retreat with panoramic San Francisco Bay views

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was WONDERFUL! Fully stocked with essentials, charming vintage kitchen...relaxing seating areas on the deck...lovely view...quiet neighborhood... therapedic king size beds with pillows you could melt into! Plenty of space...and accessible to owner. Dee does a Fantastic job of making folks feel welcome ...I highly recommend this Grand place to stay!"

1 King Bed|Non-Smoking, Micfridge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, friendly staff, great food and drink walking distance. Neighborhood is not exactly good for night walking, but no trouble experienced. Daytime walking, nighttime use uber or Lyft. Thank you!"

Beautiful Canyon View Suite, 1100 sq. ft., private deck, full kitchen

10/10 Excellent

"Janet was a wonderful host! The place was super clean and spacious with a stunning view. 10/10 experience would definitely recommend!"

True View - Oakland/Berkeley/San Francisco Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean. Great view. Host was quick to respond. My family and I had a great time."

At the Merriewood Retreat you are in a private, serene, garden setting.

10/10 Excellent

"GORGEOUS space. Lovely and serene. Lots of wildlife. Fabulous, responsive host. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay."

2 Full Beds|Nsmk, Micfridge

10/10 Excellent

"I explored the nearby area, and the location is just perfect for walking around. Really enjoyed the vibe, totally relaxed!"

Other attractions near Chabot Space and Science Center

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Joaquin Miller Park

Explore the great outdoors at Joaquin Miller Park, a lovely green space in Oakland. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and shops in this vibrant area.

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Redwood Regional Park

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

Just outside Oakland, discover a natural oasis filled with towering redwoods, lush meadows, trickling brooks and miles of hiking trails.

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Woodminster Amphitheatre

You can make plans for a show at Woodminster Amphitheatre during your trip to Oakland. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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Piedmont Sports Field

Explore the great outdoors at Piedmont Sports Field, a lovely green space in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve

Explore the great outdoors at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve, a lovely green space in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Mazzariello Labyrinth

Enjoy an outing to Mazzariello Labyrinth during your stay in Orinda. Discover the area's entertainment venues and shops.

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Labyrinth

Enjoy an outing to Labyrinth during your stay in Orinda.

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Davie Tennis Stadium

Catch an event at Davie Tennis Stadium during your trip to Oakland. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its art scene.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Chabot Space and Science Center?

Chabot Space and Science Center is located in a vibrant area of Castro Valley known for its array of dining options and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 10 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Chabot Space and Science Center?

Located 2 mi (3.2 km) from Chabot Space and Science Center, Studio 6 – Oakland, CA – San Francisco Berkeley Area is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices within 5 miles include Highlander Motel and Laurel Inn.

How many hotels will I find close to Chabot Space and Science Center?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Chabot Space and Science Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Chabot Space and Science Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Chabot Space and Science Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Chabot Space and Science Center?

For more information about updating your stay near Chabot Space and Science Center or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Chabot Space and Science Center?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Oakland Museum of California and Camron-Stanford House. Fox Theater, Grand Lake Theater, and Orinda Theater are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can watch performances at Paramount Theatre, Woodminster Amphitheatre, and California Shakespeare Theater if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Chabot Space and Science Center hotels

1. Studio 6 – Oakland, CA – San Francisco Berkeley Area

2. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport

3. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

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

5. Hilton Garden Inn Walnut Creek

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

7. Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa

8. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

9. Embassy Suites by Hilton Walnut Creek

10. Walnut Creek Marriott

11. Best Western Danville Sycamore Inn

12. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

13. Oaktown Roost

14. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

15. Holiday Inn Express Walnut Creek by IHG

16. Holiday Inn & Suites Oakland Airport by IHG

17. Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

19. Diablo Mountain Inn - Walnut Creek

20. Residence Inn by Marriott Walnut Creek

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Top Chabot Space and Science Center Hotel Reviews

Highlander Motel

Treetop Refuge in Oakland Hills

Spacious and spotless 2B/1BR sanctuary with parking

A peaceful, comfortable Oakland retreat with panoramic San Francisco Bay views

1 King Bed|Non-Smoking, Micfridge

Beautiful Canyon View Suite, 1100 sq. ft., private deck, full kitchen

True View - Oakland/Berkeley/San Francisco Retreat

At the Merriewood Retreat you are in a private, serene, garden setting.

2 Full Beds|Nsmk, Micfridge

Other attractions near Chabot Space and Science Center

Joaquin Miller Park

Redwood Regional Park

Woodminster Amphitheatre

Piedmont Sports Field

Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve

Mazzariello Labyrinth

Labyrinth

Davie Tennis Stadium

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