| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. freebies include hot breakfast in the breakfast lounge, an airport shuttle and parking; coffee and tea are also regularly available in the lobby. minutes from the san francisco airport, this straightforward hotel is 2 miles from a metro and a bart station, both of which provide direct access to san francisco and the bay area. the low-key rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screens tvs and keurig coffeemakers. hotel staff can assist with tour tickets
San Francisco International Airport 7 min
Golden Gate Park (22 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. The Painted Ladies (17 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. de Young Museum (24 min)
A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park. The Palace Of Fine Arts (26 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Haight-Ashbury (22 min)
This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. Alcatraz Island (23 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Coit Tower (24 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. California Academy of Sciences (24 min)
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (15 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. PIER 39 (23 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Union Square (17 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Twin Peaks (24 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Ferry Building (18 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Japanese Tea Garden (23 min)
Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (12 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. | 
