Piedmont Travel Guide

Oakland

A vibrant mural under a bridge with diverse artistic styles and a cityscape.
A busy street with cars, a Grand Lake Theatre sign, and various shops.
A cherry blossom tree with pink flowers, a wooden bench, and a green hedge.
A garden with red poppies, yellow flowers, and green shrubs along a sidewalk.
A pathway flanked by blooming cherry trees and a wooden bench.

Stay near popular Piedmont attractions

Davie Tennis Stadium

Catch an event at Davie Tennis Stadium during your trip to Oakland. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its art scene.
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Things to do

Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

£35
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

£35
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco Giants Baseball Game at Oracle Park

San Francisco Giants Baseball Game at Oracle Park

£46
per adult
San Francisco Giants Baseball Game at Oracle Park
San Francisco City Lights Cruise

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

£43
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran

San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran

£66
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran
Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket

San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket

£21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket
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Top hotels in Piedmont

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is £132 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£132
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,270 reviews)
"Family friendly hotel in a central position . Comfortable stay."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
The price is £152 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
£152
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,680 reviews)
"Clean room and nice staff"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is £157 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
£157
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,656 reviews)
"It is a lovely hotel near the busy Pier 39. Breakfast is amazing, the bed comfortable. The negative is the bathroom not having anywhere to put your stuff! And we always have stuff. The safe is in a cupboard rather than the closet so beware on leaving you don’t forget your valuables. We did and had ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St San Francisco CA
The price is £105 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£105
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is £106 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£106
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,192 reviews)
"Better amenities"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

3.5 out of 5
433 Powell St San Francisco CA
The price is £110 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£110
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
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Where to stay in Piedmont

Find the best Piedmont areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A street scene with a prominent building featuring a large marquee sign reading "OAKLAND."

Downtown Oakland

Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.

The Art Museum Pacific Film Archive building with a modern design, large windows, and a visible street with cars and a cyclist.

Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.

A sculpture made of debris by a waterfront.
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Albany

Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

A harbor with a large ship, a marina, and a cityscape in the background.

West Oakland

While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like Old Oakland and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.

A city street lined with tall buildings, including a Wells Fargo sign, and a mural on a building.

South Berkeley

While you're in South Berkeley, take in top sights like Telegraph Avenue and jump on the metro at Ashby Station to see more of the city.

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