| straightforward, compact rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and in-room sinks, in addition to shared bathrooms; some have bunk beds. there's also a communal tv lounge with a microwave. set among restaurants and stores in the union square shopping area, this unfussy budget hotel is 3 minutes' walk from the nearest trolley stop, and a mile from the bayside pier 39 entertainment district. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. coffee and tea are available in the lobby
San Francisco International Airport 20 min
Coit Tower (8 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Golden Gate Bridge (14 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Union Square (4 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Twin Peaks (23 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (11 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. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (5 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Exploratorium (6 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Alcatraz Island (8 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (10 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Golden Gate Park (15 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. The Palace Of Fine Arts (12 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (9 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. The Painted Ladies (11 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. PIER 39 (9 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. | 
