| parking is complimentary. set on a bustling commercial street, this down-to-earth budget hotel is 4 miles from the golden gate bridge and 5 miles from golden gate park. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also a relaxed cafe serving classic american fare. modest rooms with wood furnishings offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus desks, tea and coffeemakers, microwaves and minifridges
San Francisco International Airport 24 min
The Palace Of Fine Arts (7 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Ferry Building (9 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Golden Gate Park (13 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (10 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Twin Peaks (21 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. The Painted Ladies (9 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Golden Gate Bridge (8 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. PIER 39 (9 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Coit Tower (8 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Union Square (8 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (15 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. Alcatraz Island (9 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Exploratorium (6 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (8 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. Aquarium of the Bay (9 min)
Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank. | 
