Uptown Oakland
Oakland
Visit Uptown Oakland
Popular places to visit
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Paramount Theatre
Come and see the ballet, a concert or a stand-up comedy performance at this spectacular art deco theater in the heart of Oakland.
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.
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.
Things to do
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour
Top hotels in Uptown Oakland
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
The property was very clean. It is located right next to a cable car stop.
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
This hotel is central to everywhere we want to go in SF! Plus, we feel safe in this neighbourhood. We love the atmosphere at Union Square, and BART is close by for our trips out to the suburbs. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Our room was nice and clean, and our room requests were met ...
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
la ubicacion y el servicio al cliente, son excelentes!!!!
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Self check in. The area is a bit sketch but that’s most of downtown. I’d stay here again as a solo traveler.
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Convenient location, central enough to walk around Chinatown, towards Embarcadero, water front
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Hotel Julian
Hotel was conveniently located about 10-15 min walking to nearest bus stop or cable car. 1 king bed room we stayed had a good size bedroom and bathroom for two people. Location of the AC in the bedroom bothered us since it was installed above the bed with fans pointing towards the bed and it was ...
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown Oakland
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.
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.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Piedmont Avenue
When in Piedmont Avenue, you can plan a visit to Grand Lake Theater and Children's Fairyland, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Temescal
While visiting Temescal, you might make a stop by sights like Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats.
San Antonio
While visiting San Antonio, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu.
