| theres no air-conditioning. . featuring bright accent walls, the functional rooms have private bathrooms, as well as flat-screen tvs and minifridges. surrounded by bars and restaurants, this no-frills budget hotel is a 3-minute walk from the nearest bart station, and 4 miles from waterfront shopping and dining at fishermans wharf. some come with microwaves and/or street views
San Francisco International Airport 18 min
Japanese Tea Garden (15 min)
Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge. Ferry Building (13 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. PIER 39 (19 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Golden Gate Park (11 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Haight-Ashbury (11 min)
This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. Exploratorium (16 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (9 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Union Square (11 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. The Painted Ladies (8 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. California Academy of Sciences (15 min)
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. Twin Peaks (14 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Coit Tower (18 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. The Palace Of Fine Arts (16 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Alcatraz Island (19 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Golden Gate Bridge (18 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. | 
