The East Side Travel Guide
San Francisco
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Top hotels in The East Side
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
"We completely enjoyed our stay here. The staff was excellent. The amenities were to die for."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
"The lobby’s nice, breakfast was good, excellent service. Big rooms, however their outdated esp the bathrooms. Very close to airport."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Staff"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"A bit odd you need all the family member to present in able for us to be served at breakfast"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Had a great few days here! It was easy for us to get around from this location, plus lots of food/shops near by if needed. We didn’t really get to use the pool but we used the sauna and that was nice! The hot/cold water readily available was great as well. One note, it was really dark in the hallways ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Where to stay in The East Side
Fisherman's Wharf
Travellers love Fisherman's Wharf for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Jones St and Beach St Stop or Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.
Union Square
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Union Square. Check out top attractions like Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators and Union Square, and jump on the metro at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop or Powell St & Post St Stop to see more of the city.
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 San Francisco Bay 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
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to San Francisco Bay – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Nob Hill
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.
