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Hayward
Diverse dining, BART access & East Bay hills hiking
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Hayward Inn
$177.65/night
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hayward, an IHG Hotel
$148/night
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Oakland Hayward
$110/night
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Vagabond Inn Executive Hayward
$107/night
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Days Inn by Wyndham Hayward Airport
$104.49/night
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Holiday Inn Express And Suites Hayward
$103.2/night
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Super 8 by Wyndham Hayward Downtown
$85.98/night
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Days Inn by Wyndham Hayward Airport
$84.56/night
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About Hayward
Hayward is the Bay Area's affordable heart with BART access, diverse international cuisine, and East Bay hills hiking.
Hayward by the Numbers
Based on data from 148 verified local businesses on Recommended.app:
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4.7
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5
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Frequently asked questions about Hayward
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Recommended.app has 148 verified local businesses in Hayward, California across 66 categories. Each listing includes verified contact info, hours, and customer reviews.
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