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 Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art 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 acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Greek Theater
You can enjoy a show at Greek Theater during your trip to Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)
Top hotels in Melrose
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
the toilet was leaking on floor, no room safe, the hot tub was out of order
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Excellent place to stay excellent breakfast in the morning, the only thing I didn’t like is having to pay for parking $60 a night and across the street was a parking ramp for $40 a night.
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Excellent
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
breakfast food was ok, but selection was limited (no bacon, no sausage)
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
I enjoyed the checkin process
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
My mom loved her stay she got confused in your hallways a couple of times.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Melrose
Fruitvale
While you're in Fruitvale, take in top sights like Côte West and jump on the metro at Fruitvale Station to see more of the city.
San Antonio
While visiting San Antonio, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu.
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 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.
Piedmont Avenue
When in Piedmont Avenue, you can plan a visit to Mountain View Cemetery and Grand Lake Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
