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

includes taxes & fees

12 Aug - 13 Aug

2. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Downtown Oakland, 0.5 km from Chinatown

Donald

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

3. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

2.4 km from Chinatown

Susan

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

4. Marina Village Inn

1.7 km from Chinatown

Caterina

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

5.1 km from Chinatown

Daniel

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

6. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

4.9 km from Chinatown

Maggie

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

Airport District, 10.1 km from Chinatown

Nathan

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

8.8 km from Chinatown

Blythe

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

9. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

5.2 km from Chinatown

Aryan

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

10. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

4.7 km from Chinatown

richard

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

11. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

13.2 km from Chinatown

Fred

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

12. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

7.9 km from Chinatown

Celeste

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

13. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

12.9 km from Chinatown

Saba

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

14. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

11.1 km from Chinatown

Fernando

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

15. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

13.3 km from Chinatown

Lina

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

16. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

11.2 km from Chinatown

Xiaolei

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

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

13.2 km from Chinatown

Scott Eugene

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

18. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

13 km from Chinatown

Rhonda

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

19. Hotel Fiona

12.8 km from Chinatown

Richard

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

20. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

11.3 km from Chinatown

Saul

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

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Where to stay in Chinatown

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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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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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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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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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Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Que dire du déjeuner! WOW!!"

Handlery Union Square Hotel

8/10 Good

"You can't beat the location of this hotel, it was very central and easy to take public transport around it. The pool is a nice added bonus, it was warmed though unfortunately SF was too cold for us to truly enjoy the pool, though there was plenty of other people who seemed to be enjoying it. The staff was very professional and helpful. The lobby was very nice as well. Now the hotel itself is definitely run down. Our room was over in the "premium" section which was not at all premium. Perhaps in the main building the rooms are nicer but our area it was definitely run down and in great need of some basic upgrading. This extended into our rooms as well. The beds were not that comfortable, the bathroom had some traces of leftover hair and the water in the shower would stop for 1 second, not enough to make it uncomfortable but definitely strange. Hair is tricky and I'm sure they cleaned so it didn't bother me but its just an extra level of detail they are not checking. I never mentioned this to the staff as in the end I was able to live with it but I'm certain they would have made it right if I had asked. Though I'd definitely look around for options first I wouldn't exclude this hotel from future stays. It is definitely good enough and definitely the location and pool are really great to have so I would stay again if the price was right."

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"This is a hidden gem! We were somewhat leery booking this property because the price was $150 for the night. What we experienced was a great boutique style hotel. The room was smaller but had a large walk in closet, which you don’t see in hotels. This allowed us to put luggage in there and made the room feel bigger. Highly recommend staying here!"

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Our top choices for Chinatown hotels

1. Civic Center Lodge

2. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

3. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

4. Marina Village Inn

5. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

6. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

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

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

9. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

10. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

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 Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

16. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

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

18. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

19. Hotel Fiona

20. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Where to stay in Chinatown

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Piedmont

Albany

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Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

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