Other areas to stay in San Francisco
San Francisco has hotels and well known standard issue hotel chains all across the city and the surrounding area. If you can’t stay near Union Street, there are plenty of other options available. Public transport makes San Francisco a well-connected city so all surrounding areas have access to the best sights of San Francisco. Each area of San Francisco has activities and sights to please all sorts of circumstances. Whether on a vacation with friends, family holiday or traveling for business or pleasure, all areas of San Francisco will be able to cater for you. Staying as close to the city and to Union Street is recommended, but these following areas may also appeal.
This is an excellent tourist area where there are an abundance of souvenirs and gift shops. For this reason there are many hotels available and other styles of accommodation to suit all needs. Hotels are generally reasonably prices because of the high competition. Most rooms will have spectacular views of the waterfront. There are many options for restaurants and places to eat that are generally tourist oriented. Entertainment includes a wax museum, Ripley’s Believe it or Not, as well as close proximity to the cable cars and within walking distance to the North Beach.
Directly on the waterfront, here is perfect access to the cable cars and public transport to get into the city centre. Very close to the bay and the Ferry building, it is recommended to take a ferry ride around the harbour while staying in this area. Hotels are within walking distance to the main sights of the Embarcadero and within walking access to public transport. Paved pathways along the waterfront make for perfect walking, jogging or cycling tracks. This is a very family friendly area and there is plenty to see and do.
This area offers cheaper and simpler hotels but is still close to the city centre and Union Street via public transport. A good benefit of accommodation in this area is that there is free car parking at most motels. There is a fantastic café culture and outdoor eating scene along the main street. It is about a half an hour walk to the Wharf and the cable car can be easily accessed.
This area is filled with multiculturalism and a vibrant atmosphere as it where Little Italy meets Chinatown. There are many boutique hotels and family-run restaurants which creates a neighbourhood and local vibe. There is also a lively nightlife scene at the many bars and clubs. Hotels in this area offer scenic water front views and unbeatable scenes of the harbour.
A bit further out of the main tourist sights of San Francisco, this is a historic neighbourhood with well-connected public transport. Accommodation and hotels tend to be a bit cheap in this area. There are many undiscovered delights along the streets of Japantown and can be a great place to stay for quite a unique experience.
This lively neighbourhood is located away from the main tourist sights but has plenty to see and do in the area. There is also excellent public transport meaning you can get the best of both worlds. The Mission and Hayes Valley are local favourite hot spots for Castro. Accommodation is reasonably priced and there are many hotels available.
This area offers hotels which are excellent value for money. It is also a thriving cultural scene with multiculturalism adding lots of character to it. The Museum, Asian Art Gallery, the opera and ballet, symphony performances and multiple jazz venues make it a very interesting and exciting place to stay.
Another spectacular spot to stay for scenic water front harbour views, Pacific Heights is located near the Marina. There are many old-money mansions that have been converted into luxury hotels and comfortable accommodation options. It is a little more expensive for this reason, but would make for a fantastic experience of San Francisco.
Rather close and central to Union Square, this area has an eclectic mix of vibrant hotels and accommodation options to choose from. There is something to cater for all budgets, from upmarket hotels to budget style hostels. There are many things to see and do here, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Yerba Bueno Centre for the Arts and the AT&T Park.
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