The Best Hotels Closest to Oakland City Center in Oakland for 2026

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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 modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

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.

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Uptown Oakland, 0.3 km from Oakland City Center

Ramesh

￥22,212

￥25,810 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

A modern reception area with a stone wall and a wooden ceiling.

2. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

3.2 km from Oakland City Center

Chelsea

￥16,196

￥18,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A cityscape with a prominent Tribune Tower and various buildings.

A modern lounge area with a red sectional sofa, a chess table, and a large TV screen.

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

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

3. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Downtown Oakland, 0.3 km from Oakland City Center

Armondo

￥21,145

￥24,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a view of the city skyline at dusk.

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

A modern bar area with leather seating, a bar counter, and patterned wall decor.

A restaurant interior with a bar, seating, and a sign reading 'OTTO'S UPTOWN KITCHEN'.

4. Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

1.2 km from Oakland City Center

Mary

￥26,068

￥34,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A spacious living area with a chandelier, multiple seating options, and a decorative wall with letters.

5. Oaktown Roost

Downtown Oakland, 0.3 km from Oakland City Center

Earl

￥17,276

￥19,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A person sitting on a bed with a plate of fruit and holding a glass of wine.

A high-rise hotel with a grid-like facade, multiple floors, and a prominent clock tower.

A person seated at a table with a bowl of fruit and a glass of orange juice.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, two seating areas, and a view of the city.

6. Oakland Marriott City Center

Downtown Oakland, 0.2 km from Oakland City Center

Lisa

￥20,824

￥24,240 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

7. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

3 km from Oakland City Center

Raymond

￥19,766

￥22,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the reception area.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a blue sofa, a small table, and a patterned floor.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar, and decorative wall art.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, including a sink, microwave, and refrigerator.

8. Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Oakland/Alameda

3.1 km from Oakland City Center

Marilyn

￥27,611

￥31,530 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A landscaped outdoor area with a stone pathway, a large decorative urn, and various shrubs and trees.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a television screen.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "COURTYARD" sign above the entrance.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a TV mounted on the wall.

9. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

0.3 km from Oakland City Center

Esther

￥19,536

￥22,701 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a bathroom with a mirror, and a view of the outside.

A reception desk with a 'Signature' sign, a potted plant, and a black Acer monitor.

A white dresser with a flat-screen TV on top, a pink vintage-style refrigerator, and a small black appliance on the dresser.

A white dresser with a flat-screen TV on top, a pink vintage-style refrigerator, and a white desk with a framed picture on the wall.

10. Signature Inn Oakland

Piedmont Avenue, 3.2 km from Oakland City Center

￥18,356

￥20,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A two-story house with a prominent front staircase, large windows, and a decorative front porch.

A living room with a wall mural reading "BLOC," a coffee table with books and a vase, a sofa with orange pillows, and a window with plants.

A backyard with a blue patio, potted plants, and a wooden fence.

A room with a wicker shelf holding toiletries, a framed picture, and a 'Be kind' sign.

11. B-Love's Guest House

2 km from Oakland City Center

David

￥18,679

￥56,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large painting of a beach scene.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

12. Marina Village Inn

2.4 km from Oakland City Center

Chris

￥14,461

￥16,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A reception area with wooden reception desks, a check-in counter, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a metal cart.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a red and white bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a window with blinds.

A compact living space with a kitchen area featuring wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dark-colored sofa with patterned cushions and a red rug on the floor.

A historic building with a prominent clock tower and a marquee sign.

13. Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

Downtown Oakland, 0.3 km from Oakland City Center

Jeannine

￥14,948

￥17,399 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a central table with benches, and a coffee station.

A marina with numerous sailboats docked.

A hotel room with a gray sofa, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and a TV mounted on the wall.

14. Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda

1.7 km from Oakland City Center

Shalah

￥17,436

￥19,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A building with a gated entrance, a sign indicating an office, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel room with a bed, a small desk with a microwave, a sink, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a striped curtain, a chair, a small table, and a bed.

A hotel room with a wooden dresser, a television, and a microwave.

15. Bay Bridge Inn

Longfellow, 2.6 km from Oakland City Center

Justice

￥13,531

￥15,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A corner kitchen with a window, a water dispenser, and two patterned chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a phone, and a painting on the wall.

A coffee maker, a basket with cookies, a mug, and water bottles on a table.

A building with a sign reading "Continental Lodge".

16. Continental Lodge

2.9 km from Oakland City Center

Daelen

￥12,493

￥14,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A hotel entrance with a tiled ceiling, a red door, and a parking area.

A hotel reception area with a wooden counter, a glass door leading to a parking garage, and a bulletin board with flyers.

A dining area with white tables and chairs, two dark patterned wall art pieces, and a herringbone floor pattern.

17. Jack London Inn

1 km from Oakland City Center

Samantha Xiong

￥10,861

￥12,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, teal walls, and a door leading to a bathroom.

A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden desk with a chair, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A hotel room with a door, a chair, a small table, an air conditioning unit, and a telephone on a wooden side table.

A motel with a red roof, multiple balconies, and palm trees in the foreground.

18. Civic Center Lodge

1.2 km from Oakland City Center

Ruben

￥12,184

￥13,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a sink, and a mirror.

A street view with a motel sign, trees, and parked cars.

A building with a flat roof, a balcony with metal railings, and a parking area with cars.

A two-story building with a ground-floor office and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

19. Bayview Motel

Longfellow, 2.7 km from Oakland City Center

Katherine

￥13,883

￥15,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

A shower with a curved showerhead, a white bathtub, and a tiled wall with a black and white accent strip.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a telephone, and a small table.

A modern building with a sloped roof and two signs reading 'Rodeway Inn'.

20. Rodeway Inn Alameda-Oakland

2.8 km from Oakland City Center

Reggie

￥13,847

￥15,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

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Compare popular hotels close to Oakland City Center

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 573 reviews	View
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove	9.0 Wonderful 1,238 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View
Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt	9.2 Wonderful 667 reviews	View
Oaktown Roost	9.0 Wonderful 204 reviews	View

Top Oakland City Center Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable, clean and safe. A nice breakfast and very helpful staff. And excellent choice for a business trip in downtown Oakland."

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

8/10 Good

"Clean, good breakfast and nice staff."

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

10/10 Excellent

"If you parked a car, when checking out, keep your room key and turn it in after leaving the parking area so that you are able to scan yourself out."

Oakland Marriott City Center

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable and relaxing"

AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

8/10 Good

"Clean room, comfortable bed, good location close to downtown"

Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was sweet and very detailed on all things going on for the hotel, we got extra free cookies on of they initially gave us at check in, room was very spacious and overall clean, felt safe and was easy to get picked up and dropped off for ubers."

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"clean rooms, helpful staff"

Relax at a Charming West Oakland Victorian

8/10 Good

"Very nice apartment. Spacious and clean. Great value. I wouldn’t recommend walking in the neighborhood at night as it’s still gentrifying."

Dream catcher

10/10 Excellent

"Great host. Very welcoming. Aesthetic and ambiance of place was nice and zen like."

Other attractions near Oakland City Center

Old Oakland

During your trip to Oakland, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Old Oakland. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Oakland City Hall

After visiting Oakland City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Oakland. Experience the theater scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Oakland Tribune Tower

5.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Oakland with a trip to Oakland Tribune Tower. Experience the theater scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Oakland Convention Center

7.6/10 (129 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Oakland Convention Center during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Museum of Children's Art

6.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museum of Children's Art in Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Lafayette Square Park

After visiting Lafayette Square Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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African American Museum & Library

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at African American Museum & Library in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Preservation Park

You can learn about the history of Oakland with a stop at Preservation Park. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Oakland City Center?

Oakland City Center is located in a vibrant area of Oakland known for its stunning architecture and popular art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 65 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Oakland City Center?

Adjacent to Oakland City Center, Oakland Marriott City Center is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good choices within a short distance include Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center and Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown.

How many hotels will I find close to Oakland City Center?

Expedia has 65 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Oakland City Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Oakland City Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive 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 Oakland City Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Oakland City Center?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Oakland City Center, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Oakland City Center?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Oakland Museum of California, USS Hornet Museum, or Alameda Naval Air Museum. Sights like Fox Theater, Bay Bridge, and Ronald Dellums Federal Building are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at Paramount Theatre, UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, and Greek Theater.

How can I get to Oakland City Center?

With so many transportation options, seeing all of the area near Oakland City Center is simple. Take advantage of metro transit at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station, 19th St Station, and Lake Merritt Station. If you're taking a train into town, Oakland-Jack London Square Station is the closest station to Downtown Oakland.

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Our top choices for Oakland City Center hotels

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

2. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

3. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

4. Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

5. Oaktown Roost

6. Oakland Marriott City Center

7. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

8. Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Oakland/Alameda

9. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

10. Signature Inn Oakland

11. B-Love's Guest House

12. Marina Village Inn

13. Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

14. Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda

15. Bay Bridge Inn

16. Continental Lodge

17. Jack London Inn

18. Civic Center Lodge

19. Bayview Motel

20. Rodeway Inn Alameda-Oakland

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Top Oakland City Center Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Oakland Marriott City Center

AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Relax at a Charming West Oakland Victorian

Dream catcher

Other attractions near Oakland City Center

Old Oakland

Oakland City Hall

Oakland Tribune Tower

Oakland Convention Center

Museum of Children's Art

Lafayette Square Park

African American Museum & Library

Preservation Park

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