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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1. Civic Center Lodge

Chinatown

Ruben

HK$707 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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$1,114 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

3. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

2.4 km from Chinatown

Debbie

HK$1,218 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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$1,338 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

5. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

4.7 km from Chinatown

Tamy

HK$1,321 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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

6. Oaktown Roost

Downtown Oakland, 0.5 km from Chinatown

Davida

HK$931 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

Airport District, 10.1 km from Chinatown

Jose Manuel

HK$1,167 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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$1,308 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

9. Marina Village Inn

1.7 km from Chinatown

Chris

HK$855 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

10. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

11.2 km from Chinatown

MELISSA

HK$1,663 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

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

11. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

13.2 km from Chinatown

Johalis

HK$1,016 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

12. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

7.9 km from Chinatown

Renato

HK$1,546 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

13. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

12.9 km from Chinatown

Richard

HK$1,355 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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$2,120 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

15. Hotel VIA

11.1 km from Chinatown

Gabriela

HK$1,821 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

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

20.5 km from Chinatown

Justin

HK$1,148 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

17. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

19.8 km from Chinatown

Tonya

HK$1,276 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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$1,011 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A white car parked in a modern indoor space with a circular ceiling, large windows, and potted plants.

19. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

13.2 km from Chinatown

Angelo

HK$1,576 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

20. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

21 km from Chinatown

Mechelle

HK$1,053 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Civic Center Lodge	2.0 star property	6.6 481 reviews	View
Oaktown Roost	2.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 218 reviews	View
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,301 reviews	View
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,445 reviews	View
LUMA Hotel San Francisco	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 2,640 reviews	View

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Downtown Oakland

Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.

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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

Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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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

While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like Old Oakland and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.

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The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

8/10 Good

"The staff is very pleasant and helpful and the shuttle service/driver was good. The property is dated and the room we stayed in was small, with a very small bathroom. There was a lack of accessible and working (too loose) outlets in the room. The breakfast was fine."

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2. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

3. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

4. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

5. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

6. Oaktown Roost

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

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

9. Marina Village Inn

10. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

11. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

12. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

13. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

14. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

15. Hotel VIA

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

17. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

18. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

19. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

20. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

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