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Low season

December

High season

September

Average price (weeknight)

$180

Average price (weekend night)

$167
Cheapest month to stay with an average 15% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 30% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Best Oakland hotels

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Radisson Hotel Oakland Airport - Oakland - Bedroom
$150+
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Oakland Airport - Oakland - Bedroom
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
International Casa
1.7 Poor
Central East Oakland$56+
$56+
Free Wi-Fi
Laurel Inn
5.6 Fair
$130+
$130+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$159+
Airport shuttle
Pool
Pet friendly

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When to book a hotel in Oakland

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Top tips for finding Oakland hotel deals

  • If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Oakland, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper hotels in Oakland in December and November.
  • Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Oakland if you stay on a Friday. The opposite is true for, Tuesday, which is usually the most expensive day.
  • Book more than 90 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Oakland hotel.
  • The cheapest 3-star hotel room in Oakland found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $69, while the most expensive was $208.
  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their hotel in Oakland for 3 days.
  • Oakland is served by Oakland International Airport. If you’d like to stay at a hotel that’s close to this airport, you should consider staying at the Best Western Plus Airport Inn & Suites or Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Oakland Airport. Besides being close to the airport, these hotels boast spacious rooms, daily housekeeping, and friendly staff. Hence, while staying in one, you’ll have a comfortable stay.
  • If you’re in Oakland with your partner, you should consider booking a room at either Claremont Club and Spa A Fairmont Hotel or Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport. Staying at one of these hotels is in your best interest because apart from having comfort-enhancing amenities, these remarkable accommodations are close to several romantic getaways in Oakland.
  • Suppose you’re in Oakland for business. In that case, you should consider staying at a hotel close to Oakland’s city center, given that it acts as the city’s central business district. Some of the notable hotels present near Oakland’s central business district include Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center, Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center, and Oakland Marriott City Center.
  • Oakland is home to natural attractions such as: the Oakland Zoo, a wildlife habitat that boasts of having over 650 native and exotic animals on display; the University of California Botanical Garden, a well-maintained green space with a sprawling collection of diverse plants; and Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park, an expansive park with superb trails. If you’d like to visit any of these destinations, you should consider staying at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland Airport Coliseum or Comfort Inn & Suites, given their proximity to the noted destinations. As a guest at any of the hotels, you’ll have access to a soundproof room, laundry facilities, a spa bath, and a terrace.
  • If you’re on a budget, you should consider staying at the Highlander Motel, Motel 6 Oakland Embarcadero, or the Crown Lodge Motel Oakland, as they all offer affordable rooms. It’s worth stating that while staying in any of the noted accommodations, you’ll get value for your money because despite being cheap, these hotels offer clean rooms with quality mattresses, working air conditioners, and free toiletries.
  • If you consider yourself a lover of the arts, you’ll want to book a hotel downtown, preferably near a BART stop, the city’s public transportation. The Washington Inn Hotel and Marriott City Center are both 3-star hotels situated close to galleries and studios like the Oakland Museum of California and the African American Museum, and you’ll be within reach of the BART transportation system.
  • In the lively area around Lake Merritt, hotels boast glorious views of the large lake, as well as proximity to nearby upscale restaurants like Duende and Flora Restaurant and Bar. Lake Merritt Hotel offers both in-hotel and suite-side views of the lake, plus it’s just an eight-minute-walk to the aforementioned eateries.
  • Oakland’s Uptown district offers a bevy of breweries and wine tastings to explore, including Diving Dog Brewhouse and Wood’s Bar and Brewer and Bay Grape and Punchtown. The Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown and The Washington Inn Hotel offer affordable rates and proximity to many of Uptown’s bars, breweries, and tasting rooms.
  • For hiking, head east of Uptown and book near the Redwood Regional Park or Joaquin Miller Park, each of them offering miles of clear hiking trails. Highland Motel and Rodeway Inn & Suites Near the Coliseum & Arena offer close proximity to some of Oakland’s best parks and preserves.
  • Hotels with views of San Francisco Bay can be found right off the Bay Bridge. Book a stay at the Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Emeryville or the Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge to enjoy a vacation by the water.

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