Bakersfield, CA

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Bakersfield
Bakersfield
Bakersfield
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Where to stay in Bakersfield

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Downtown Bakersfield

3.5/5(122 area reviews)

This central business district is hone to theaters, sports complex, museums, and historical landmarks. Enjoy shopping, dining, Arts District, Civic Center, and Mill Creek. Easily accessible via State Routes and public transit.

Downtown Bakersfield
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Wheeler Ridge

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Wheeler Ridge. You might consider a stop by Outlets at Tejon while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Wheeler Ridge
Driving through Shafter I saw this impressive set of horns!

Rosedale

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

Rosedale
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West Park Community

3/5(158 area reviews)

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

West Park Community
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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.

East Bakersfield
Best ice cream shop in Bakersfield!

Oleander - Sunset

3.5/5(89 area reviews)

While Oleander - Sunset isn't home to many top sights, McMurtrey Aquatic Center and Mechanics Bank Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.

Oleander - Sunset
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
2 out of 5
6501 Colony Rd, Bakersfield, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 214 per night from May 12 to May 13
SAR 214
SAR 254 total
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,315 reviews)
BEST IN ALL OF BAKERSFIELD
"Okay so. I am pretty much living out of motels so i have been all in bakersfield and this studio six is by far the best. Motel ive ever stayed at. They are very kind and understanding the rooms are huge and modern. They treat my 74 year old mother like she is there own mother. I truly WISH WE COULD ..."

Reviewed on 2 May 2025

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
Hourglass Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Hourglass Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
3 out of 5
2400 Camino Del Rio Court, Bakersfield, CA
The price is SAR 363 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
SAR 363
SAR 433 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,376 reviews)
"Stayed here with my family for a staycation. The kids loved it. We didn’t get to enjoy the pool but it looked like it would’ve been great. Everything was clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 2 May 2025

Hourglass Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
The Padre Hotel
The Padre Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1702 18th St, Bakersfield, CA
The price is SAR 507 per night from May 11 to May 12
SAR 507
SAR 569 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

The Padre Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beautiful spacious home  +Pool
Beautiful spacious home +Pool
Bakersfield
Stay at this vacation home in Bakersfield. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and patios. Popular attractions Bowlero Bakersfield and Valley Plaza Mall are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (7 reviews)
Beautiful House
"Enjoyed it and Host was very good to us"

Reviewed on 4 November 2024

Beautiful spacious home +Pool
Charming Hideaway
Charming Hideaway
Bakersfield
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Bakersfield. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Camelot Park and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
Clean and comfy.
"Good!"

Reviewed on 29 April 2025

Charming Hideaway
This is a 4 bed room house with 2 bathroom. Parking space. security cameras .
This is a 4 bed room house with 2 bathroom. Parking space. security cameras .
Bakersfield
Stay at this vacation home in Bakersfield. Enjoy a garden, housekeeping, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Bowlero Bakersfield and Kern County Fairgrounds ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Great!
"Bakersfield was a midway point for our trip from San Francisco to Las Vegas so we were looking for a place to rest and spend the night. We didn’t see any of the city accept for a Walmart where I picked up an order. It was conveniently located. About half way to Bakersfield I realized I booked the ..."

Reviewed on 25 April 2025

This is a 4 bed room house with 2 bathroom. Parking space. security cameras .
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Bakersfield

3.6
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
315
5 - Excellent 16%
4 - Good
789
4 - Good 39%
3 - Okay
688
3 - Okay 34%
2 - Disappointing
131
2 - Disappointing 7%
1 - Terrible
76
1 - Terrible 4%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice city

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love Bakersfield.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Used to live here and it has gone drastically down hill

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Best place i have been in

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Crab shack, Jamaica restaurant was excellent

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Bakersfield will always be home