| accessed via exterior corridors, the colorful, simply furnished rooms feature free wi-fi and satellite tv, plus tea and coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves. a mile from interstate 880, this low-key budget hotel is a mile from the closest bart subway station, 2 miles from bustling jack london square, and 3 miles from football and baseball games at the oakland-alameda county coliseum. parking is complimentary. upgraded rooms add pull-out sofas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
San Francisco International Airport 31 min
Union Square (22 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (24 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. Alcatraz Island (26 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Ferry Building (21 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. The Palace Of Fine Arts (32 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. PIER 39 (26 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (20 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (11 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (29 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. Coit Tower (28 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Twin Peaks (34 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Aquarium of the Bay (26 min)
Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank. The Painted Ladies (24 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Exploratorium (23 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. | 
