| a 15-minute walk from colma bart station, this relaxed hostel on a residential street is 5 miles from the san francisco zoo and 10 miles from the san francisco museum of modern art. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. communal amenities include a kitchen, and a living room with a flat-screen tv and a conference table. functional mixed-gender and female-only dorms with metal bunk beds and wi-fi access can accommodate up to 8 guests. bathrooms are shared or en suite
San Francisco International Airport 12 min
Twin Peaks (21 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. The Palace Of Fine Arts (23 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Japanese Tea Garden (16 min)
Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge. Alcatraz Island (22 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. The Painted Ladies (16 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Union Square (17 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. San Francisco Zoo (10 min)
Families come for the nearly 1,000 animals, kids' zoo, steam train, carousel & special exhibits. California Academy of Sciences (18 min)
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. Ferry Building (17 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. PIER 39 (23 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Haight-Ashbury (19 min)
This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. Golden Gate Park (15 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Coit Tower (24 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Golden Gate Bridge (21 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. de Young Museum (17 min)
A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park. | 
