9 miles from japantown. limited complimentary parking is available. housed in an art deco building dating from 1932, this relaxed, budget hotel is a 5-minute walk from the asian art museum, a 9-minute walk from the civic center/un plaza bart station and 0. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's an on-site cafe, a bar and a restaurant, plus a barber shop. offering city views and traditional decor, the simply styled rooms come with flat-screen tvs and private bathrooms San Francisco International Airport 18 min
The Palace Of Fine Arts (11 min) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Union Square (12 min) Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Golden Gate Park (11 min) The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (7 min) Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. Ferry Building (13 min) Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. The Painted Ladies (6 min) Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Golden Gate Bridge (13 min) Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (10 min) Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. PIER 39 (14 min) Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Exploratorium (11 min) Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Twin Peaks (19 min) Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Coit Tower (13 min) Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. California Academy of Sciences (14 min) Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. Haight-Ashbury (11 min) This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. Alcatraz Island (13 min) Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. |