Mount Eden Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Jack London Square
Enjoy shopping, dining, scenic waterfront walks and a slice of American literary history at this portside square where Jack London spent his childhood.
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
Catch an exciting train through the Australian outback, watch giraffes eat their dinner and see majestic African elephants at this family-friendly zoo.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Activities
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)
San Francisco: Lombard St Best City Highlights Open Air Van Tour
Our pick of the best Mount Eden Hotel Deals
Handlery Union Square Hotel
The property is in a great location in downtown San Francisco. However it is an older hotel so some the rooms and bathrooms are very small.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Great location and overall great value for the price, but the room could have been cleaner.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Good location. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
I can handle bad luck items. If, for example, The neighbors were noisy, or the ac wasn't working that day, that might not apply to the next guest. No, my problems are more ongoing. The premium room pictures clearly showed a chair under a small side table built into the bed that could be be considered ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
The Marker Union Square San Francisco
This was a great stay in a convenient location. It’s cute and the rooms have a nice flair compared to the bigger chain branded hotels nearby, but still is very comfortable. Staff was super friendly. If you’re OneKeg platinum just don’t expect those benefits to be honored. I’ve found Expedia isn’t ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Very poor quality furniture and interior, Bathroom door was broken and even suiet doesn’t carry Microwave that’s first time i experienced, Really don’t recommend this to anyone or use it again.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mount Eden
West Alameda
If you're spending some time in West Alameda, Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum 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.
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.
Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Chapel of the Chimes and Grand Lake Theater.
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.
