Melrose
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
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of California, Berkeley, during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Oakland Zoo
Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Greek Theater
You can enjoy a show at Greek Theater during your trip to Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant 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.
Things to do
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
Top hotels in Melrose
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The hotel location is fantastic and the stash are generally very helpful and courteous. My reason for a three star rating was based on personal issues like bed and pillow comfort and noise levels between rooms. The mattress being too soft for my back; and the pillows being too thick for my comfort ...
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Very good for business trips
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Excellent location, quiet rooms
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean room but noisy. Safe parking.
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Clean and quiet
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
Im a local and love to stay at parc 55 and the intercontinental.. end cap high rise rooms are the best
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Melrose
San Antonio
While visiting San Antonio, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center.
West Alameda
While visiting West Alameda, you might make a stop by sights like Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Downtown Oakland
Theaters, art galleries, and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
Piedmont Avenue
When in Piedmont Avenue, you can plan a visit to Mountain View Cemetery and Children's Fairyland, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
