| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. amenities include a computer in the lobby for guest use, plus shuttle service and a laundry room, both for a surcharge. located on the edge of vibrant chinatown, this low-key hotel in little italy is a 10-minute walk from washington square park and a 6-minute walk from the california street and kearny street cable-car stop. some also have minifridges and microwaves; bathrooms and showers are shared. children age 12 and under stay free in most rooms. the bright, unpretentious rooms come with sinks, desks, complimentary wi-fi and cable tv
San Francisco International Airport 24 min
Union Square (10 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Alcatraz Island (6 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (8 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (7 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Aquarium of the Bay (6 min)
Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank. Exploratorium (11 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Golden Gate Bridge (13 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. PIER 39 (6 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Golden Gate Park (17 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. The Painted Ladies (14 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (18 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Coit Tower (13 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Ferry Building (13 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (7 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. The Palace Of Fine Arts (11 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. | 
