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-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices 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.
Things to do
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Bay Area (East)
San Francisco Grand City Tour AM & Aquarium of the Bay
Ultimate San Francisco Tour Pass with All Major Sites Package
Downtown San Francisco: Must-See Attraction with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Piedmont
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
All good
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The breakfast was great. The room was cool, clean and comfortable. The housekeeping service was exceptional. Great area with easy access to many options. Safe area.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Good comfortable stay
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Don't waste my time asking for feedback if you want a plug and not a review.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Great location and friendly staff!
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
We stayed here twice on our trip. It’s an older hotel but it’s clean and good service. Beds are very hard. But easy to get to the airport. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
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 Mountain View Cemetery and Paramount Theatre.
Temescal
If you're spending some time in Temescal, Temescal Alley and Oakland Floats are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Uptown Oakland
Well liked for its live music and architecture, Uptown Oakland is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Paramount Theatre and Fox Theater, and jump on the metro at 19th St Station to get around the city.
Upper Telegraph
While Upper Telegraph isn't home to many top sights, Telegraph Avenue and Historic Berkeley are some notable places to visit nearby.
