The East Side Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit The East Side
Stay near popular The East Side attractions
Things to do
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
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San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
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San Francisco Pub Crawl & Clubbing Experience
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Top hotels in The East Side
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
"No thanks I don’t want to answer"
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
"Rooms are very clean and spacious. Good layout and breakfast"
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"I always stay at this hotel when I visit San Francisco. The location is central to public Transportation and there is a near by grocery store and many great restaurants. What really brings me back for multiple visits is the reliability of the cleanliness of the rooms. Every style of room I have stayed ..."
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Staff at the breakfast buffet were extremely rude and unhelpful."
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
Where to stay in The East Side
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 Chase Center are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.
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.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to Chase Center – 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.
