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

1. Civic Center Lodge

Chinatown

Ruben

HK$706 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

2. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Downtown Oakland, 0.5 km from Chinatown

Joanna

HK$1,113 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

3. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

2.4 km from Chinatown

Susan

HK$1,349 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

4. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

4.9 km from Chinatown

Maggie

HK$1,628 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

5.1 km from Chinatown

Deogracias

HK$1,487 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda

8.5 km from Chinatown

Tiana

HK$1,059 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

7. Marina Village Inn

1.7 km from Chinatown

Benjamin

HK$972 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

8. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

4.7 km from Chinatown

richard

HK$1,337 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

9. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

5.2 km from Chinatown

Arkansas

HK$1,292 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

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

Airport District, 10.1 km from Chinatown

Lisa

HK$925 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

11. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

8.8 km from Chinatown

Blythe

HK$1,193 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

12. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

13.2 km from Chinatown

Alondra

HK$1,015 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

13. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

7.9 km from Chinatown

Shannon

HK$1,545 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

11.2 km from Chinatown

Xiaolei

HK$1,837 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jul - 31 Jul

15. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

11.1 km from Chinatown

Fernando

HK$2,077 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Aug - 2 Aug

16. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

12.9 km from Chinatown

Saba

HK$1,853 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

17. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

11.3 km from Chinatown

Saul

HK$2,197 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jul - 31 Jul

18. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

19.8 km from Chinatown

Courtney

HK$1,277 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Aug - 2 Aug

19. Grand Hyatt San Francisco

12.4 km from Chinatown

Maryann

HK$1,902 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

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

13.2 km from Chinatown

Robin

HK$1,556 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

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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 Old Oakland 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 Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. 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, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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