What's it like in Chinatown?

Chinatown is a welcoming neighbourhood 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, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Chinatown.

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 travel across the water to another shore by taking a ferry.

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Our top choices for Chinatown hotels

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

1. Civic Center Lodge

Chinatown

Ruben

HK$706 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

HK$889 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

3. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

2.4 km from Chinatown

Debbie

HK$1,217 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

HK$1,337 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

5. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Berkeley by IHG

8.2 km from Chinatown

Vena

HK$1,319 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

Elaine

HK$1,161 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

7. Marina Village Inn

1.7 km from Chinatown

Chris

HK$701 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

8.8 km from Chinatown

Curt

HK$1,366 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

9. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

11.2 km from Chinatown

MELISSA

HK$1,642 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

10. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

13.2 km from Chinatown

Johalis

HK$936 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

11. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

7.9 km from Chinatown

Monique

HK$1,325 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

12. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

12.9 km from Chinatown

Richard

HK$1,250 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A multi-level hotel atrium with outdoor seating areas, a pool, and a central lounge.

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

19.8 km from Chinatown

Tonya

HK$1,350 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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

14. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

11.1 km from Chinatown

Heather

HK$1,786 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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

Airport District, 10.1 km from Chinatown

Naga Mallika

HK$1,066 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

Crystal

HK$952 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A La Quinta hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

20.5 km from Chinatown

Justin

HK$1,147 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

18. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

17.6 km from Chinatown

Luis Alberto

HK$903 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

Mechelle

HK$973 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

20. Hotel VIA

11.1 km from Chinatown

Gabriela

HK$1,570 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Chinatown

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Civic Center Lodge	2.0 star property	6.6 481 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,309 reviews	View
Oaktown Roost	2.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 220 reviews	View
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,445 reviews	View

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Downtown Oakland

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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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