| a 10-minute walk from the civic center, this relaxed downtown hotel is 3 miles from the restaurants and shops at pier 39, and 6 miles from the golden gate bridge. parking is available for a fee, and there's a business center. . straightforward rooms with unfussy decor offer 32-inch flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi and coffeemakers, plus microwaves and minifridges
San Francisco International Airport 16 min
The Palace Of Fine Arts (13 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Golden Gate Park (12 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Exploratorium (13 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. PIER 39 (16 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Alcatraz Island (16 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Twin Peaks (18 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Golden Gate Bridge (15 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (5 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Coit Tower (15 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (7 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Ferry Building (12 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Haight-Ashbury (12 min)
This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. California Academy of Sciences (14 min)
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. Union Square (9 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. The Painted Ladies (7 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. | 
