4.5 Decent Based on 82 reviews
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"BART transit sits a 4-minute walk away, placing downtown Oakland within reach. Laney College stands directly across the street. Squarely aimed at commuters, much less at anyone needing ground-floor access."

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Check-in
26 Sept 2026
Check-out
27 Sept 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose Civic Center Lodge / Lake Merritt Bart

  • BART Station
    4-min walk
  • Parking
    Complimentary on-site
  • Express Check-in
    VIP service
  • Luggage Storage
    Complimentary
  • Oakland Chinatown
    7-min walk
  • Kitchenette
    Microwave & fridge

Overview

Offering baggage storage, the 2-star Civic Center Lodge / Lake Merritt Bart Oakland hotel lies in the Downtown Oakland district of Oakland, 1.4 miles from The New Parish Live Music Venue and about 25 minutes' walk from the unique church "Cathedral of Christ the Light". Wi-Fi is available in public areas and a car park is provided on site too.

Located 0.2 miles from Saint George Serbian Orthodox Church, this hotel is a short way from Oakland Museum of California. Yoshi's is also located around 20 minutes by foot from the Civic Center Lodge / Lake Merritt Bart Oakland. Visit Lake Merritt, 0.4 miles from the Oakland hotel, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States of America. Also, visiting Fairyland Amusement Park, which is within 30 minutes' walk of this property, can be great fun for the whole family. The Civic Center Lodge / Lake Merritt Bart is merely 800 feet from Laney College bus stop and not far from 12th St. Oakland City Center BART train station in Oakland.

Guests can use a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with hairdryers.

NIDO Kitchen & Bar is situated approximately 5 minutes by foot from the hotel.

  • Check-in
    from 15:00 until 23:59
  • Check-out
    until 11:00
  • Hotel class
    2 stars
Civic Center Lodge / Lake Merritt Bart
Our tips

Should you book Civic Center Lodge / Lake Merritt Bart?

Perfect if you
  • Need free parking - the hotel provides free on-site guest parking.
  • Want a kitchenette in your room - each room includes a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker.
  • Prefer not to deal with stairs - the hotel has no on-site restaurant for meals.
Maybe skip if you
  • Expect an on-site restaurant - meals are not served at the hotel, though Pho Hoa Lao is 0.6 miles away.
Best for
  • A 4-minute walk to Lake Merritt BART Station for easy access to San Francisco

Facilities of Civic Center Lodge / Lake Merritt Bart

General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Luggage storage
Dining
  • Dryer
Civic Center Lodge / Lake Merritt Bart Guest Services
  • Housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
Room Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • Carpeted floor

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Civic Center Lodge / Lake Merritt Bart applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out
until 11:00
Important info
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no cribs provided in a room.

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