set in the soma neighborhood, this straightforward hotel with an annex is 1 mile from union square's shopping, 1. suites with microwaves, fridges and multiple bedrooms are also available. 5 miles from fisherman's wharf's seafood restaurants. 5 miles from chinatown and 2. unfussy rooms, some with exterior entrances, have free wi-fi, coffeemakers, and cable tv. freebies include continental breakfast and off-street parking. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm San Francisco International Airport 17 min
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (12 min) Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (13 min) Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. The Palace Of Fine Arts (15 min) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Golden Gate Park (14 min) The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Golden Gate Bridge (17 min) Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Union Square (16 min) Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. The Painted Ladies (9 min) Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (5 min) Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Japanese Tea Garden (17 min) Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge. Haight-Ashbury (14 min) This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. Coit Tower (16 min) Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Twin Peaks (21 min) Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. PIER 39 (17 min) Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Alcatraz Island (16 min) Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (9 min) Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. |