| amenities include business center and discounts on meals at a nearby delicatessen. children under 10 stay with a parent for no charge. casual, hip rooms with colorful accents sleep 1-3 people and have flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. set in the bustling theater district, this laid-back hotel is a 5-minute walk from union square, 2 miles from alcatraz island and 6 miles from the golden gate bridge. check-in time: 4:00 pm. off-site valet parking is available for a fee
San Francisco International Airport 21 min
Twin Peaks (23 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (10 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. Alcatraz Island (11 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Union Square (3 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (8 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Golden Gate Bridge (14 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Golden Gate Park (15 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (12 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. PIER 39 (11 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (16 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. Coit Tower (11 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. The Palace Of Fine Arts (12 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Ferry Building (10 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Exploratorium (9 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. The Painted Ladies (11 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. | 
