| most share bathrooms; upgraded rooms have private facilities. unpretentious, simply furnished rooms come with complimentary wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, minifridges and microwaves. some sleep up to 4 people. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. set in a dynamic district, this unfussy hotel is a 14-minute walk from the san francisco museum of modern art and 4 minutes' walk from the nearest cable car stop
San Francisco International Airport 20 min
Coit Tower (12 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Haight-Ashbury (16 min)
This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. The Palace Of Fine Arts (14 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (11 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Golden Gate Bridge (16 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (8 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Union Square (8 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (6 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. PIER 39 (13 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Alcatraz Island (13 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Ferry Building (12 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Golden Gate Park (16 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Twin Peaks (23 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. The Painted Ladies (11 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Exploratorium (10 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. | 
