| the straightforward rooms come with complimentary wi-fi and satellite tv (some flat-screens), as well as city views and shared bathrooms. upgraded rooms add en suite facilities. set in the castro district, this modest, adults-only budget hotel is a minute's walk from a tram stop, 14 minutes' walk from mission dolores park and 2 miles from union square. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's a basic lobby sitting area
San Francisco International Airport 21 min
Golden Gate Bridge (17 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. PIER 39 (21 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. de Young Museum (12 min)
A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park. The Painted Ladies (12 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Japanese Tea Garden (12 min)
Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge. California Academy of Sciences (12 min)
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. Alcatraz Island (21 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Coit Tower (20 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Twin Peaks (11 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Union Square (14 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. The Palace Of Fine Arts (17 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Haight-Ashbury (7 min)
This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. Golden Gate Park (8 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Ferry Building (16 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (12 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. | 
