| stylish rooms with a retro vibe feature complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges, microwaves and keurig coffeemakers; some add kitchenettes. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. this laid-back hotel with a 1960s facade is 6 miles from at&t park, home of the san francisco giants, 7 miles from the san francisco zoo and 11 miles from golden gate park. free amenities include limited parking, continental breakfast, and 24/7 coffee in the lobby
San Francisco International Airport 13 min
de Young Museum (22 min)
A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park. Haight-Ashbury (19 min)
This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. Twin Peaks (21 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Golden Gate Park (19 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Alcatraz Island (20 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. PIER 39 (21 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Coit Tower (22 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Golden Gate Bridge (25 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. The Palace Of Fine Arts (23 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (12 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Ferry Building (15 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. California Academy of Sciences (21 min)
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. Japanese Tea Garden (21 min)
Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge. Union Square (15 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. The Painted Ladies (14 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. | 
