| set on a street lined with shops and restaurants, this straightforward budget hotel is a 9-minute walk from a bart station, 14 miles from downtown san francisco and a 14-minute walk from the university of california, berkeley. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some also have microwaves and minifridges. accessed by exterior corridors, the down-to-earth rooms offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. kids stay at no charge with an adult. continental breakfast and parking are complimentary
San Francisco International Airport 31 min
The Painted Ladies (24 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (11 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Alcatraz Island (26 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (20 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Golden Gate Bridge (32 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (29 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. Aquarium of the Bay (26 min)
Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank. Coit Tower (28 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Angel Island (1 hr 46)
Historic bay island with ferry access, open-air trams & panoramic San Francisco city views. Ferry Building (21 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Union Square (22 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. PIER 39 (26 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. The Palace Of Fine Arts (32 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Exploratorium (22 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. | 
