| this no-frills hotel just off highway 101 is a 5-minute walk from the hyde street cable-car and bus stop, and less than a mile from the famously crooked portion of lombard street. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. amenities include complimentary parking, continental breakfast and free drinks in the lobby. the unpretentious rooms offer private bathrooms and free wifi, and come equipped with minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers, plus tvs with cable channels. family suites add pull-out sofas
San Francisco International Airport 24 min
Ferry Building (9 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Alcatraz Island (10 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Coit Tower (9 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Exploratorium (6 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Golden Gate Park (14 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. The Painted Ladies (10 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Twin Peaks (21 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. PIER 39 (10 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Union Square (7 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (10 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Golden Gate Bridge (10 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. The Palace Of Fine Arts (8 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (9 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (9 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (11 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. | 
