| there's no air-conditioning. accessible by exterior corridors, the simply furnished rooms offer minifridges, microwaves and cable tv, plus free wi-fi and coffeemakers. on-site parking is free. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. this unfussy budget motel in the marina district is a 3-minute walk from the boutiques, gourmet eateries and art galleries on union street, and less than a mile from the gardens and cultural attractions at fort mason, a former army base and now a national historic landmark district
San Francisco International Airport 27 min
The Palace Of Fine Arts (8 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Golden Gate Bridge (5 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. California Academy of Sciences (15 min)
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. PIER 39 (12 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. The Painted Ladies (9 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (16 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (6 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. Coit Tower (12 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Ferry Building (14 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Union Square (12 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Golden Gate Park (9 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Alcatraz Island (12 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Exploratorium (11 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Haight-Ashbury (13 min)
This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. Twin Peaks (20 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. | 
