| hotel amenities include daily free continental breakfast, and discounted admission to a nearby fitness center. laundry facilities and an airport shuttle are available for a surcharge. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the basic rooms feature free wi-fi, minifridges, microwaves and flat-screen tvs with cable channels. this 3-story, low-key hotel features framed, whimsical paintings of san francisco in the hallways, and is a minute from a bus stop and 5 minutes from the california/hyde street cable-car stop. the shops, restaurants and theaters of union square are 10 minutes away by foot. some rooms share a bathroom, and family rooms add bunk beds
San Francisco International Airport 21 min
Exploratorium (9 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Haight-Ashbury (13 min)
This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. Aquarium of the Bay (12 min)
Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank. Coit Tower (12 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (13 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. Alcatraz Island (12 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Conservatory of Flowers (12 min)
Golden Gate Park's Victorian-era glass greenhouse has more than 2,000 species of plants & flowers. de Young Museum (14 min)
A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park. California Academy of Sciences (16 min)
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. The Palace Of Fine Arts (11 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Golden Gate Bridge (13 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Ferry Building (11 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Union Square (9 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (8 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (17 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. | 
