What's it like in Downtown Bakersfield?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Bakersfield's Downtown Bakersfield neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Dignity Health Arena and Fox Theater as part of your Downtown Bakersfield travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Bakersfield?

Based on our traveller data, The Padre Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Bakersfield. This hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Best Western Plus Hill House and Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center .

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Downtown Bakersfield area?

Expedia has 6 Downtown Bakersfield hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Bakersfield area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Bakersfield, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Downtown Bakersfield.

What can I see and do in this Bakersfield neighbourhood?

Sights like Fox Theater, Bakersfield Museum of Art and Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown Bakersfield. Dignity Health Arena and Kern County Veterans Memorial are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. McMurtrey Aquatic Center, Kern County Museum and Sam Lynn Ballpark are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Bakersfield. While you're out sightseeing, Buck Owens Crystal Palace and Golden West Casino are a couple of additional sights to visit in Bakersfield.

How can I get around Downtown Bakersfield and the greater Bakersfield area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Bakersfield Station.

Top 10 Downtown Bakersfield Hotels of 2026

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1. The Padre Hotel

Downtown Bakersfield

Julie

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, a chandelier, and a telephone booth.

2. Best Western Plus Hill House

Downtown Bakersfield

Cameron

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a glass facade.

3. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

Downtown Bakersfield

Blake

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern conference room with glass walls, a wooden table with benches, and a green carpet.

4. Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

Oleander - Sunset, 2.4 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Joseph

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a multi-story building.

5. Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

2.3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Coynda

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with two yellow armchairs, a central staircase, and a glass entrance.

6. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

2.9 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Daniel

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield/Hwy 58, CA

9.3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Luis

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a small round table.

8. Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

West Park Community, 2.9 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Delbert

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel entrance with a covered walkway, outdoor seating area, and a landscaped garden.

9. Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Doron

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large screen.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Erica

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating areas, and a bar.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

West Park Community, 3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Genoa

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small round table, and a balcony with a pool view.

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

donna

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

13. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

3.1 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Cheryl

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

14. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

miguel

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a phone, and a window with a geometric pattern.

15. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

2.7 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Travis

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A Springhill Suites Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

3.2 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Matthew

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Woodspring Suites' sign, featuring a modern architectural design with a mix of brick and stucco exteriors.

17. WoodSpring Suites Bakersfield East

9.7 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Judith

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a TV.

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Bakersfield CA Near Airport

3.8 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Samael

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a red accent wall.

19. Holiday Inn & Suites Bakersfield by IHG

3.4 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Joey

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A reception area with a wooden counter, a glass door leading outside, and a staircase with a yellow railing.

20. Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Bakersfield E

9.4 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Leah

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Where to stay in Downtown Bakersfield

Find the best Downtown Bakersfield areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Wheeler Ridge

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Wheeler Ridge. You might consider stopping by Outlets at Tejon while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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Bakersfield's entrance arch with a bicycle lane.

West Park Community

West Park Community might not have many top sights, but Buck Owens Crystal Palace and Fox Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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A vast desert landscape with numerous oil rigs and pipelines.

Rosedale

You might make a stop by Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall while you're exploring Rosedale.

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A calm river reflecting tall palm trees and a clear sky.

Oleander - Sunset

Though Oleander - Sunset may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dignity Health Arena and Kern County Fairgrounds.

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A calm lake with reflections of trees and a small building.

Riviera - Westchester

While Riviera - Westchester may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fox Theater and Buck Owens Crystal Palace.

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Top Downtown Bakersfield Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

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Our top choices for Downtown Bakersfield hotels

1. The Padre Hotel

2. Best Western Plus Hill House

3. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

4. Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

5. Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

6. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield/Hwy 58, CA

8. Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

9. Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

13. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

14. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

15. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

17. WoodSpring Suites Bakersfield East

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Bakersfield CA Near Airport

19. Holiday Inn & Suites Bakersfield by IHG

20. Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Bakersfield E

Where to stay in Downtown Bakersfield

Wheeler Ridge

West Park Community

Rosedale

Oleander - Sunset

Riviera - Westchester

Top Downtown Bakersfield Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

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