Albany
Oakland
Popular places to visit
Jack London Square
Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here.
University of California, Berkeley
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of California, Berkeley during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Things to do
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco Uncovered Self-Guided Adventure
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
Ultimate San Francisco Tour Pass with All Major Sites Package
Top hotels in Albany
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Service was great!! Might be a bit noisy walls are thin but it's good.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Clean room in a very nice hotel. Hotel itself outside of the rooms was quite cool in temperature.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
Wonderful
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
One of the washcloths in my room had long strands of hair. Very disappointed and rather creepy
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Room was small (hey, it's the city) but clean and well-appointed. Staff was great. Nice location close to the water.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
The staff was very helpful and attentive. The room was very clean and the mattress/linens were more comfortable than most hotels I’ve stayed at.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Albany
North Berkeley
While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.
Berkeley Hills
If you're spending some time in Berkeley Hills, Tilden Regional Park and Indian Rock Park are top sights worth seeing.
Central Berkeley
Central Berkeley might not have many top sights, but Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Southwest Berkeley
While visiting Southwest Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Berkeley Iron Works and Takara Sake.
South Berkeley
While you're in South Berkeley, take in top sights like Telegraph Avenue and jump on the metro at Ashby Station to see more of the city.
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.
