| the cozy rooms are individually decorated with boldly painted accent walls, colorful framed prints, and a mix of modern and classic furnishings. the f-line streetcar stops in front of the hotel, and runs along market street to waterfront attractions such as fisherman's wharf, pier 39 and the embarcadero. all rooms have free wi-fi, private bathrooms, and flat-screen tvs with cable channels. housed in an edwardian redbrick building downtown, this bright, budget hotel is 1. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. amenities include an airport shuttle (fee) and an adjacent wine bar. 2 miles from the castro area
San Francisco International Airport 16 min
The Palace Of Fine Arts (14 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. The Painted Ladies (13 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (8 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Golden Gate Bridge (16 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Alcatraz Island (17 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Exploratorium (14 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Union Square (11 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Twin Peaks (15 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. Ferry Building (11 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Coit Tower (16 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Haight-Ashbury (9 min)
This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. California Academy of Sciences (12 min)
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. Golden Gate Park (10 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Japanese Tea Garden (12 min)
Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge. | 
