A local guide to gay and gay-friendly hotels in Oakland, California â 14 spots for the LGBTQ+ community and friends, curated by Out x Out.

Uptown

Uptown (Arts District)

Downtown
Boutique Castro hotel with LGBTQ+ hero murals and rooftop terrace
Castro · $$$

Jack London Square
Historic Castro motel since 1958 with a rooftop sundeck and LGBTQ+ legacy.
Castro · $$
Design-forward hotel with smart compact rooms steps from Union Square.
Union Square · $$$
Boutique hotel at the edge of Chinatown, steps from Union Square shopping.
Union Square / Chinatown · $$$
Zen-inspired Kimpton retreat in Japantown, welcoming to LGBTQ+ travelers.
Japantown · $$$
LGBTQ+-welcoming Hilton boutique near Union Square with 190 rooms
Union Square · $$$
LGBTQ+-certified Kimpton hotel at Fisherman's Wharf with bay views.
Fisherman's Wharf · $$$
Literary-themed boutique hotel in the Theater District welcoming to all identities.
Union Square / Theater District · $$$
World Rainbow Hotels member in Union Square with a bold counterculture edge.
Union Square · $$$
Artsy Hilton Curio near Warfield Theatre with skyline-view rooftop bar
Tenderloin · $$$
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