| amid the italian restaurants and shops of north beach, this family-owned budget hotel in a 1906 building is 3 minutes' walk from cable cars and 10 minutes walk from pier 39. a penthouse furnished with antiques offers a claw-foot tub, stained-glass windows and a private rooftop area, plus a tv. some rooms have sinks, and bathrooms are shared. cozy, individually decorated rooms without phones or tvs feature victorian accents, free wi-fi and ceiling fans. theres a storied restaurant with a lounge bar, and laundry facilities are available. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
San Francisco International Airport 28 min
Alcatraz Island (4 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Union Square (10 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Golden Gate Park (16 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Golden Gate Bridge (12 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Ferry Building (9 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (15 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. Exploratorium (6 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. PIER 39 (8 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Aquarium of the Bay (9 min)
Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank. The Painted Ladies (15 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. The Palace Of Fine Arts (10 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (7 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (12 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Coit Tower (13 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (11 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. | 
