Piedmont Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Piedmont Sports Field

Explore the great outdoors at Piedmont Sports Field, a lovely green space in Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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Activities

Golden Gate Bay Cruise Service: sail around Alcatraz!

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

AU$57
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

AU$70
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

AU$77
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
San Francisco City Lights Cruise

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

AU$84
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour

AU$101
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self Led Exploration

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

AU$20
per adult
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
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Our pick of the best Piedmont Hotel Deals

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 AU$339 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$339
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (7,536 reviews)
"The hotel was very clean but a little dated or maybe it looked old to me. Breakfast buffet was the best part of our stay. Everything was close to the property at walking distance."

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
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 AU$240 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$240
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (6,047 reviews)
"The hotel is decent for the cost. Room was mostly clean. Hotel staff was helpful but not very friendly. Pool furniture looked very tired. The pros: excellent location & amazing views! Would stay again but understand the reality of staying in a budget hotel. Overall a good economic value"

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
The price is AU$402 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$402
30 July - 31 July
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 ...
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
425 North Point San Francisco CA
The price is AU$395 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$395
27 July - 28 July
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 restaurant and the helpful ...
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

5 out of 5
950 Mason Street Atop Nob Hill San Francisco CA
The price is AU$507 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$507
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,546 reviews)
"Staff is fabulous, very helpful and polite.. hotel is in impeccable condition"

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Fairmont San Francisco
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$309 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$309
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,350 reviews)
"Convenient location, tweens loved the pool. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Piedmont

Find the best Piedmont areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Oakland

Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Old Oakland 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 Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. 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.

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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, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina 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.

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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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