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Significant historical sites in Oakland are probably a big part of your travel plans. And while you’re here, you can check out the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene. You can also relish a trip to the charming cafes.

Oakland is home to 1366 hotels bookable on Expedia, including 5 hotels designated as historic or close to historic sites.

Oakland is notable for landmarks like Fox Theater, Kaiser Convention Center and USS Hornet Museum. Known for its theatres and live music, cultural venues include Paramount Theatre, Oakland Museum of California and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. San Francisco Bay is another popular sight to explore.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can stay someplace that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Oakland, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel is generally the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value along with how it shaped the community.

Yes, every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions, but hotel interiors are fitted with modern conveniences and safety features. Visitors can expect the amenities you’d get from a hotel such as WiFi, heating and air conditioning, and updated bathroom facilities. When you book a historic hotel in Oakland, it doesn’t mean you’re choosing a place that’s rundown.