What's it like in Downtown Bakersfield?

Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Bakersfield's Downtown Bakersfield neighborhood. Be sure to check out Dignity Health Arena and Fox Theater as part of your Downtown Bakersfield travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Bakersfield?

Based on our traveler data, The Padre Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Bakersfield. This hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Best Western Plus Hill House and Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center .

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Downtown Bakersfield area?

Expedia has 6 Downtown Bakersfield hotels and other accommodations, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Bakersfield area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Bakersfield, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Downtown Bakersfield.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Bakersfield?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Downtown Bakersfield, head over to our customer service page .

What can I see and do in this Bakersfield neighborhood?

Sights like Fox Theater, Bakersfield Museum of Art, and Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown Bakersfield. Dignity Health Arena and Kern County Veterans Memorial are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. McMurtrey Aquatic Center, Kern County Museum, and Sam Lynn Ballpark are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Bakersfield. While you're out sightseeing, Buck Owens Crystal Palace and Golden West Casino are a couple of additional sights to visit in Bakersfield.

How can I get around Downtown Bakersfield and the greater Bakersfield area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Bakersfield Station.

Top Downtown Bakersfield Hotels

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Our top choices for Downtown Bakersfield hotels

A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a reception desk, a pharmacy sign, and a staircase.

1. The Padre Hotel

Downtown Bakersfield

Christian

₩253,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a glass facade.

2. Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

Downtown Bakersfield

Blake

₩227,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, a chandelier, and a telephone booth.

3. Best Western Plus Hill House

Downtown Bakersfield

Jennifer

₩151,276 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small round table, and a balcony with a pool view.

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

donna

₩164,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a small round table.

5. Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

West Park Community, 2.7 km from Downtown Bakersfield

omar

₩88,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

6. Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Juanita

₩136,607 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large screen.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield Central

3.1 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Erica

₩163,989 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel entrance with a covered walkway, outdoor seating area, and a landscaped garden.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Linda

₩169,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with two yellow armchairs, a central staircase, and a glass entrance.

9. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

2.9 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Vernice

₩145,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a phone, and a window with a geometric pattern.

10. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South

2.7 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Travis

₩92,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted lamp.

11. Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

2.3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Coynda

₩75,119 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern conference room with glass walls, a wooden table with benches, and a green carpet.

12. Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

Oleander - Sunset, 2.4 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Joseph

₩138,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

13. Comfort Suites Bakersfield

3.1 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Cheryl

₩146,766 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a red accent wall.

14. Holiday Inn & Suites Bakersfield by IHG

3.4 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Joey

₩157,279 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A Springhill Suites Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bakersfield

3.2 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Loni

₩160,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

16. Four Points by Sheraton Bakersfield

West Park Community, 4.4 km from Downtown Bakersfield

leyda

₩170,278 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, green walls, and a framed picture on the wall.

17. Extended Stay America Suites Bakersfield Chester Lane

West Park Community, 3.1 km from Downtown Bakersfield

FELIX

₩97,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, red chairs, and a tiled floor.

18. Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield

3.1 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Darian

₩149,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating areas, and a bar.

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

West Park Community, 3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Genoa

₩163,924 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern lounge area with two armchairs, a small round table, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace.

20. Residence Inn by Marriott Bakersfield

West Park Community, 3.1 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Robert

₩234,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Where to stay in Downtown Bakersfield

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Wheeler Ridge

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Rosedale

You might make a stop by Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall while you're exploring Rosedale.

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Bakersfield's entrance arch with a bicycle lane.

West Park Community

Though West Park Community might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Buck Owens Crystal Palace and Fox Theater.

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A calm river reflecting tall palm trees and a clear sky.

Oleander - Sunset

While Oleander - Sunset isn't home to many top sights, Dignity Health Arena and Kern County Fairgrounds are some notable places to visit nearby.

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East Bakersfield

Primarily a mix of residential and commercial spaces, East Bakersfield is home to Old Town Kern, the former central business district of Sumner. Discover the area's Basque-cuisine restaurants for a unique dining experience.

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