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

￥14,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

2. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

2.4 km from Chinatown

Wesley

￥24,567 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

3. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

4.9 km from Chinatown

Hugh

￥31,438 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

4. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

5.1 km from Chinatown

Elianna

￥31,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

5. Oaktown Roost

Downtown Oakland, 0.5 km from Chinatown

Davida

￥18,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

￥26,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

Airport District, 9.4 km from Chinatown

Adam

￥25,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

8. Marina Village Inn

1.7 km from Chinatown

Chris

￥18,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

9. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

12.9 km from Chinatown

ming

￥30,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

10. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

8.8 km from Chinatown

Brenda

￥26,227 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

￥46,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

12. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

7.9 km from Chinatown

Erica

￥31,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

13. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

11.2 km from Chinatown

Morgan

￥36,409 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

14. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

13.2 km from Chinatown

Johalis

￥20,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

15. Hotel VIA

11.1 km from Chinatown

Gabriela

￥36,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

￥20,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

17. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

21 km from Chinatown

Lori

￥19,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

18. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

13.6 km from Chinatown

Sebastian Pablo

￥24,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of a cityscape at sunset.

19. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

12.6 km from Chinatown

Janet

￥25,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and a high ceiling with skylights.

20. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

12.6 km from Chinatown

Isaac

￥39,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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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 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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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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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

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

10/10 Excellent

"The property and the view are beautiful! The parking garage is tight but on site and spaces are readily available. There are sadly only two EV trickle chargers and on a floor that is not for hotel guests. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful."

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

8/10 Good

"The hotel is in the absolute perfect area with multiple entries! It has great views, a peaceful courtyard with tons of games for families! It offers places on every floor to refill your water bottles for free. The room was clean and a good size. They even have a little breakfast trailer for the morning that was convenient. My only complaints is the staff didn’t tell me any of this I had to figure everything out on my own, and the trailer had new people I guess so they double charged me and then gave me the wrong order. They also messed up the order of the people in front of us. So it was a good experience not excellent because the staff wasn’t informative about anything in the hotel all they said was here is your room key and we need a card to charge the amenity fees and the “breakfast staff” didn’t know what that we’re doing."

Grand Hyatt San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"The Hyatt was amazing. I love the location in San Francisco and the staff was very professional and nice. We had a wonderful room that was super clean and the buffet breakfast was fantastic. We also enjoyed the bar for happy hour and the food was delicious. Thanks for such a wonderful weekend. We will definitely stay here again when we’re in the city."

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Our top choices for Chinatown hotels

1. Civic Center Lodge

2. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

3. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

4. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

5. Oaktown Roost

6. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

8. Marina Village Inn

9. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

11. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

12. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

13. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

14. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

15. Hotel VIA

16. Comfort Inn by the Bay

17. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

18. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

19. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

20. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

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