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Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
25.4 km from Central Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (895 reviews)
"Breakfast served every morning and staff was extremely friendly."
United States
Richard
The price is ฿3,353
฿3,854 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
2.5 star property
20.5 km from Central Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,313 reviews)
"The staff is friendly, the room was clean, and the breakfast was wonderful. Would stay there again."
United States
Steven
The price is ฿2,958
฿3,400 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
17.2 km from Central Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,245 reviews)
"Great place! "
United States
Jon
The price is ฿3,554
฿4,085 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Aloft San Francisco Airport

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
3.0 star property
16.7 km from Central Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (3,051 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
John Aldrane
The price is ฿2,963
฿3,428 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
3.0 star property
17.8 km from Central Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,828 reviews)
"great hotel, well designed, comfortable beds, easy access to the bart and aiport"
United States
Alan
The Dylan at SFO

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
3.0 star property
16.4 km from Central Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,571 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly front desk employees, a great affordable place to stay "
United States
Joel
The price is ฿3,885
฿4,466 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa

Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property
29.4 km from Central Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"Very nice, enjoyed my time here"
United States
David
The price is ฿6,892
฿7,560 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa

Stanyan Park Hotel

Stanyan Park Hotel
3.0 star property
6 km from Central Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Perfect locatuon, cute clean hotel"
United States
Lori
The price is ฿7,832
฿9,109 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Stanyan Park Hotel

The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
16.5 km from Central Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"room clean was really clean/large, helpful and welcoming staff"
United States
Laurel
The price is ฿3,732
฿4,470 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

Royal Pacific Motor Inn

Royal Pacific Motor Inn
2.0 star property
Chinatown, 4.8 km from Central Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location and big rooms"
United States
Bonnie
The price is ฿3,183
฿3,747 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Royal Pacific Motor Inn

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
3.5 star property
18.7 km from Central Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,328 reviews)
"staff was amazing hotel could use a renovation but was still perfect for what we needed"
United States
ethan
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
3.5 star property
18.8 km from Central Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,953 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
William
The price is ฿3,810
฿4,332 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport

Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport
2.0 star property
15 km from Central Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean rooms and friendly staff"
United States
Edward
Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport

Hotel Aluxor SFO

Hotel Aluxor SFO
2.5 star property
15.1 km from Central Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,787 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Stephanie
Hotel Aluxor SFO

Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Aura SFO
3.0 star property
15.7 km from Central Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,582 reviews)
"We’ve stayed here many times and the rooms are clean, staff courteous and helpful, and location great! "
United States
Karen
The price is ฿3,071
฿3,681 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO
3.0 star property
15.3 km from Central Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,653 reviews)
"Staff was so nice, clean rooms "
United States
Samantha
The price is ฿3,071
฿3,704 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Hotel Skye SFO

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
4.0 star property
18.8 km from Central Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,463 reviews)
"Great hotel "
United States
Jill
The price is ฿3,495
฿3,974 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
3.5 star property
18.8 km from Central Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2,635 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff"
United States
Maximo Guillermo
The price is ฿2,554
฿2,904 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Villa Montes Hotel

Villa Montes Hotel
3.0 star property
14.8 km from Central Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Very comfortable stay here! Front desk staff was very kind and professional. Would definitely stay here again in the future. "
United States
Patrick
The price is ฿2,935
฿3,524 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
Villa Montes Hotel

Marin Lodge

Marin Lodge
2.0 star property
28.1 km from Central Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,008 reviews)
"Friendly staff, easy check in, spacious clean room, comfortable bed, quiet, great value for the area. Lots of good dining options nearby. Highly recommend, will be back."
United States
Brad
The price is ฿3,412
฿3,822 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Marin Lodge
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Where to stay in Central Waterfront

Find the best Central Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Union Square

Fashion puts on its finest face in one of the country’s largest shopping plazas.

Fisherman's Wharf

This waterfront neighborhood dates back to the gold rush era and is a hub for tourist activities, sea lions and seafood restaurants.

Downtown San Francisco

Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Francisco. Top attractions like Oracle Park and Warfield Theatre are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.

South of Market

From baseball games to top-notch art exhibits, find endless entertainment in one of San Francisco’s fastest-growing neighborhoods.

Nob Hill

Examine architecturally significant buildings, visit the Cable Car Museum and enjoy magnificent views of greater San Francisco in this affluent district.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Central Waterfront like?
Travellers to San Francisco's Central Waterfront neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Make sure that you visit San Francisco Bay and Museum of Craft & Design as part of your Central Waterfront travel plans.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central Waterfront, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Central Waterfront.
What are the top things to see and do in Central Waterfront?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Craft & Design or Letterform Archive during your visit to Central Waterfront. A visit to San Francisco Bay is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Central Waterfront include Oracle Park, The Midway and Chase Center. While you're out sightseeing in San Francisco, make sure that you visit other sights such as Anchor Brewing Company or California College of the Arts.
How can I get around Central Waterfront and the greater San Francisco area?
For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at 23rd Street Station, 20th Street Station or UCSF Medical Center Station. To venture out of town, take a train from 22nd Street Station.