| no-frills, functional rooms with quilted bedspreads and papered walls have minifridges, microwaves and tvs with cable channels. the front desk can also arrange tours of area attractions (surcharge). freebies for guests include continental breakfast each morning and covered, on-site parking. . just off highway 101, this cozy inn located in residential but visitor-friendly russian hill is a 3-minute drive from the wildly crooked stretch of lombard street and 3 blocks from a powell-hyde cable-car stop. free wifi, desks and breakfast tables with coffeemakers are among the other in-room amenities; suites add separate bedrooms and walk-in closets
San Francisco International Airport 24 min
Union Square (7 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. PIER 39 (9 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Golden Gate Bridge (9 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. The Painted Ladies (10 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Ferry Building (8 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (8 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (10 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. The Palace Of Fine Arts (7 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Golden Gate Park (13 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Coit Tower (8 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (10 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Twin Peaks (22 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Alcatraz Island (8 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (14 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. Exploratorium (6 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. | 
