. off a commercial street, this humble budget hotel is 2 miles from both san francisco 4th and king street train station and the san francisco museum of modern art. the functional, simply furnished rooms (no air-conditioning) share bathrooms, and come with soundproof windows, complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges, microwaves and fans San Francisco International Airport 18 min
California Academy of Sciences (15 min) Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. Golden Gate Bridge (18 min) Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Haight-Ashbury (11 min) This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. Union Square (9 min) Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Golden Gate Park (11 min) The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Exploratorium (15 min) Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Ferry Building (13 min) Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. The Palace Of Fine Arts (16 min) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. PIER 39 (20 min) Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Coit Tower (19 min) Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Twin Peaks (14 min) Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (9 min) Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. The Painted Ladies (8 min) Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Japanese Tea Garden (15 min) Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge. Alcatraz Island (19 min) Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. |