| no-nonsense rooms have tvs with satellite channels and coffeemaking equipment. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. the motel also has coin-operated laundry facilities. free amenities include wifi and on-site parking. this low-key motel lies within walking distance of chinatown eateries, and is a 6-minute walk from the closest powell street cable-car stop and 1 mile from the fisherman's wharf. suites add pull-out sofas, balconies and/or city views; some suites can be equipped with minifridges, microwaves and wet bars for an additional fee
San Francisco International Airport 25 min
Coit Tower (12 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Exploratorium (10 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (8 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. Ferry Building (16 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (7 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. The Palace Of Fine Arts (10 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Aquarium of the Bay (13 min)
Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (7 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. Union Square (8 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Golden Gate Bridge (12 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Golden Gate Park (16 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Alcatraz Island (6 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (8 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. The Painted Ladies (13 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. PIER 39 (14 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. | 
