Piedmont Travel Guide
Oakland





Visit Piedmont
Stay near popular Piedmont attractions
Things to do

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)

San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Piedmont

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Poor service on check in, check out and enquiries. I stood in the queue to check out while 3 other customers were served. Check in experience was similar. Two staff then stood, chatted and ignored me. The air con in the room is noisy but is cold, which was appreciated. Well located and comfortable ..."
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"The staff were so great! I travel often and am always refreshed by kind and helpful staff! The property itself was great, some physical maintenance needed but definitely not a deal breaker!"
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"It is only missing a real coffee bar."
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
Where to stay in Piedmont

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.

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.

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.

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.

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














