| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking and morning coffee are complimentary. set amid warehouses and nightclubs in the south of market neighborhood, this unfussy budget hotel is a minute's walk from the nearest bus stop, and a 12-minute walk from both the yerba buena gardens and the moscone center convention hall. accessed via exterior corridors, the snug, contemporary rooms offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus microwaves, minifridges, and sleek, tiled bathrooms with granite counters
San Francisco International Airport 16 min
PIER 39 (16 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Exploratorium (12 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Twin Peaks (19 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Union Square (17 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Coit Tower (15 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Golden Gate Park (14 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (4 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (11 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (14 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Haight-Ashbury (13 min)
This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. Ferry Building (10 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. The Painted Ladies (9 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Alcatraz Island (15 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. The Palace Of Fine Arts (18 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Golden Gate Bridge (20 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. | 
