| a 9-minute walk from the nearest subway station, this modest downtown hotel is 2 miles from both the san francisco cable car museum and pier 39, a lively bayside area with sea lions, shopping and entertainment. featuring colorful accent walls and floor-to-ceiling windows, the straightforward rooms come with desks, complimentary wi-fi access and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. some offer sitting areas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
San Francisco International Airport 21 min
Exploratorium (10 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Ferry Building (12 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Union Square (6 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (10 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. Golden Gate Bridge (14 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Golden Gate Park (15 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (9 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Coit Tower (12 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (6 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. PIER 39 (13 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. The Painted Ladies (10 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Alcatraz Island (13 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Twin Peaks (22 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. The Palace Of Fine Arts (12 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (12 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. | 
