Piedmont
Oakland





Popular places to visit

Jack London Square
Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here.

University of California, Berkeley
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of California, Berkeley during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.

Oakland Zoo
Watch alligators being fed, ride a train through the Australian outback and see a herd of elephants on the African savannah at this animal park.

Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Things to do

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

Sunken Ships and Shady Past The Yerba Buena Waterfront Walk
Top hotels in Piedmont

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Extensive breakfast menu
Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Great convenient location , no surprises. Clean room comfortable bed, nice to be upgraded to a king bed room. Nice to have pool and sauna.
Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
We loved our stay in San Francisco! They staff was so kind, considerate and helpful. The breakfast they offer is phenomenal and it’s included in the price! If we ever are back in SF we willl stay with them again!!!
Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
Went out did not visit the restaurant
Reviewed on 3 Apr, 2026

Hotel Julian
La tensión del personal es excelente, sólo que cuando llegamos algo pasó con la calefacción del agua porque no había agua caliente para dársela la ducha, pero las repararon unas horas después este es mi segunda vez en el hotel Julián y lo mismo opine en la primera vez que lo que haría mejor, sus ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Hotel staff was friendly and accommodating from our first arrival. Hotel is in a beautiful setting right on the water. My family members enjoyed the pool and sauna immensely. Would definitely recommend and look forward to staying again.
Reviewed on 4 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Piedmont

Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grand Lake Theater and Children's Fairyland.

Rockridge
Be sure to check out the restaurants and shopping while you're strolling through Rockridge, and hop on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the surrounding area.

Shafter
While you're in Shafter, take in top sights like Temescal Farmers' Market and jump on the metro at Rockridge Station to see more of the city.

Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.

San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center are top sights worth seeing.

