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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story building with a central staircase, balconies, and a parking area with cars and traffic cones.

A reception area with a window, a counter, and a fire alarm on the wall.

A compact bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower curtain.

1. Ocean Inn

Outer Sunset, 2.1 km from Camera Obscura

Wen

฿3,866

฿4,497 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a green accent wall, and a large window with blinds.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, a built-in microwave, and a small dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and toilet.

2. The SeaScape Inn

Outer Sunset, 2.1 km from Camera Obscura

Sally

฿4,088

฿4,763 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A beach with waves crashing onto the shore, a clear sky, and a distant cityscape.

A row of single-story buildings with a uniform facade, featuring a series of windows and doors, and a parking lot in front.

A modern hotel room with a wooden headboard bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Three tacos on a plate with a blue background.

3. Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway

Outer Sunset, 1.8 km from Camera Obscura

Chris

฿3,101

฿3,613 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a TV, and a shower area.

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple floors, and a covered walkway.

A walk-in closet with wooden shelves and a mirrored door.

A staircase with colorful steps, a blue door with the number 101, and a coffee bar area.

4. Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality

3.8 km from Camera Obscura

Anastasia

฿3,652

฿6,948 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A kitchenette with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a plant. There is a door leading to another room.

A historic building with a corner entrance, large windows, and a fire escape.

A hallway with a carpeted floor, a black door with a circular design, and an exit sign above a door in the distance.

5. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

8 km from Camera Obscura

Frankie

฿1,967

฿2,291 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A wooden deck with a table set for two, featuring a plate of food and a cup of coffee.

A wooden desk with a chair, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of greenery outside.

A bedroom with a large bed, a round table, and a chair, with a view of trees through the window.

A room with a grand piano, two striped armchairs, a fireplace, and a large painting.

6. Noe's Nest Bed and Breakfast

8.6 km from Camera Obscura

Alicia

฿9,084

฿10,566 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern lounge area with a large window, a blackboard with a map, and a seating arrangement with orange cushions.

A hallway with a wall-mounted bulletin board and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a kettle, and a small refrigerator. There is a wooden shelf with books and a potted plant. A colorful welcome sign is on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a glass table, orange and white chairs, a grey sofa with orange cushions, and a map on the wall.

7. Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Cow Hollow, 8.1 km from Camera Obscura

Casey

฿3,119

฿3,628 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor cafe with brick walls, outdoor seating, and a tree in the foreground.

A bar area with three black barstools, a wooden counter, and a shelf stocked with liquor bottles.

A spacious bar area with high wooden beams, a brick wall, and a variety of seating options including bar stools and tables.

A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with a tray of food, a lamp, and a view of the city through a window.

8. Argonaut Hotel

Fisherman's Wharf, 8.8 km from Camera Obscura

Richard

฿7,839

฿10,692 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a compact kitchen area, and a mirror.

A motel sign with the name 'Star Motel' in large, bold letters.

A corner room with a grey sofa, two pillows, a small round wooden table, a radiator, and a wooden cabinet with a hanger.

A Star Motel with a prominent sign, a balcony, and a tall chimney.

9. Star Motel

Cow Hollow, 7.7 km from Camera Obscura

John

฿5,117

฿5,952 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern, compact room with a desk, chair, and a blue sofa.

A modern bathroom with a patterned floor, a sink with a mirror, and a ceiling light fixture.

A street with cars parked on the side, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

10. La Casa Inn

Marina District, 8 km from Camera Obscura

Kim

฿4,815

฿5,600 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A reception desk with a glass display case containing potted plants, a coffee station with a coffee maker, and a wall-mounted trash can.

A white SUV parked in a multi-level parking garage.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a globe, a television, and framed pictures on the wall.

A bathroom with a granite countertop, a white sink, a microwave, and a cabinet with towels.

11. Castle Inn

Nob Hill, 8.2 km from Camera Obscura

Yan

฿3,370

฿3,960 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A grand entrance with a staircase leading to a lobby, flanked by ornate columns and potted plants.

A formal dining room with long tables, chandeliers, and classic decor.

A grand lobby with a staircase, a chandelier, and a seating area with striped sofas.

A hotel entrance with an American flag, a marquee sign, and well-manicured landscaping.

12. Hotel Majestic

7.8 km from Camera Obscura

Nathan

฿4,542

฿5,292 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A set of stone steps leading up to a wooden bench, surrounded by lush greenery and a lattice fence.

The exterior of the Metro Hotel with a red door, a neon sign, and a visible room number 319.

A hotel room with two beds, a large abstract painting on the wall, a window with blinds, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

A room with a dark door, a potted plant, framed artwork, and a small shelf with a lamp.

13. The Metro Hotel

6.7 km from Camera Obscura

Alan

฿6,292

฿7,330 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A wooden outdoor bar set with a variety of snacks, wine glasses, and bottles in a bucket.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a decorative tray with a glass jar and flowers.

A spacious living room with a grand piano, a staircase, and a cozy seating area.

A traditional interior with a wooden floor, a round table with a blue vase, and a stained glass door.

14. Parker Guest House San Francisco

7.7 km from Camera Obscura

Tom

฿7,698

฿8,969 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A covered outdoor dining area with a table set for two, surrounded by chairs, under a metal roof with a weather vane.

A coastal marina with boats, a pier, and a lighthouse in the background.

A modern dining area with a long wooden table set for six, surrounded by wooden chairs. A staircase with a metal railing is visible in the background.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a coastal area, a bed, and a bedside lamp.

15. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fisherman's Wharf, 8.5 km from Camera Obscura

Janelle

฿30,112

฿35,382 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

A modern hotel lobby with teal chairs, a large TV screen, and a decorative wall with shelves.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern lobby with a grey sofa, teal chairs, a wooden floor, a bookshelf, and a reception area.

16. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Nob Hill, 8.2 km from Camera Obscura

John

฿4,833

฿5,688 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a bar counter, and multiple bar stools.

A fire feature in a planter, outdoor seating area, and a building with red accents in the background.

A cozy library with bookshelves, a sofa, and a bar area.

A hotel with a pool, numbered rooms, and lounge chairs.

17. The Phoenix Hotel

8.4 km from Camera Obscura

Tatiana

฿5,113

฿6,018 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A potted succulent plant on a balcony with a metal railing and a chair in the background.

A closed elevator with a metallic finish, a fire safety sign, and a control panel with a red emergency button.

A woman walking on a covered outdoor area with a sign for 'Becks Motor Lodge'.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of buildings.

18. Becks Motor Lodge

7.3 km from Camera Obscura

Kaelen

฿5,350

฿6,233 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A grand room with a staircase, ornate furniture, and a chandelier.

A room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a table, and a stove.

A formal dining room with round tables, red upholstered chairs, and ornate chandeliers.

A room with two upholstered chairs, a small table, and a patterned rug.

19. Queen Anne Hotel

7.7 km from Camera Obscura

Thomas

฿6,561

฿7,644 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A cobblestone street lined with flower-covered buildings, a welcoming archway, and a sign reading "Office."

A person sitting on a red staircase with a dog.

A kitchen with a window, a vase with flowers, and a bowl of oranges on a table.

A building with a red door, a staircase, and a palm tree in the background.

20. Marina Motel

Marina District, 6.5 km from Camera Obscura

Natasha

฿5,563

฿6,481 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Camera Obscura

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ocean Inn	7.8 Good 270 reviews	View
The SeaScape Inn	7.8 Good 996 reviews	View
Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway	6.8 796 reviews	View
Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality	9.8 Exceptional 86 reviews	View
Chapter San Francisco - Hostel	9.2 Wonderful 479 reviews	View

Top Camera Obscura Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Its a grate place and location are very good for the diferent activity"

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

8/10 Good

"Prime location. Trolly stops nearby. Awesome views of the city and lots of food places to eat and Whole Foods across the street."

Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality

10/10 Excellent

"if you want a nice place to stay close to golden gate park, and if you don't mind never being able to reach anyone at the motel by phone, then this is a nice place - the caretaker was awesome - super nice and helpful - but forget about ever getting anyone to answer the phone if you try calling them - otherwise, nice budget motel with comfy beds, relative quiet, excellent onsite service and zero remote (phone) service"

Mirage Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Good Service, Good Hotel Next To Beach & Cafes"

Signature Inn San Francisco Marina District

8/10 Good

"The room was a bit dated and run down, but it was clean, quiet, and the bed was comfortable. No issues. I'd stay here again."

Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway

8/10 Good

"Rooms are clean basic and what one would expect from a good budget hotel. We will stay again here Rooms and area are very quiet and close to restaurants, the ocean and Golden Gate Park"

Ocean Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and nice Highly recommend"

Travelodge by Wyndham Presidio San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"This Travelodge was very convenient to walk to Palace of fine arts. There were great restaurants options nearby"

My Rosegarden Guest Rooms

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing breakfast and great staff"

Other attractions near Camera Obscura

The Golden Gate Bridge spanning a body of water with mountains in the background and green trees in the foreground.

Lands End Lookout

From shipwrecks to the Sutro Baths, find adventure and plenty of photo opportunities around every corner in San Francisco’s stunning coastal park.

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A windmill surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.

Dutch Windmill

After visiting Dutch Windmill, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.

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Cliff House

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Find out about the history of San Francisco with a stop at Cliff House. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

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Sutro Baths Ruins

After visiting Sutro Baths Ruins, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco.

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Sutro Heights Park

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Sutro Heights Park, a lovely green space in San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.

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Seal Rocks Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seal Rocks Beach during your trip to San Francisco?

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Queen Wilhelmina Garden

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Queen Wilhelmina Garden, a lovely green space in San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.

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Lands End Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lands End Beach during your trip to San Francisco?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Camera Obscura?

Camera Obscura is located in a scenic area of San Francisco known for its beautiful ocean views and popular art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 7 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Camera Obscura?

Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Camera Obscura. Other good options within 5 miles include The SeaScape Inn and Ocean Inn.

How many hotels will I find close to Camera Obscura?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Camera Obscura.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Camera Obscura, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Camera Obscura.

What can I see and do near Camera Obscura?

Legion of Honor, De Young Museum and California Academy of Sciences feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Golden Gate Bridge, Point Bonita Lighthouse and Fort Point National Historical Site are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at The Fillmore, Castro Theatre and Bay Area Theatresports.

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Our top choices for Camera Obscura hotels

1. Ocean Inn

2. The SeaScape Inn

3. Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway

4. Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality

5. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

6. Noe's Nest Bed and Breakfast

7. Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

8. Argonaut Hotel

9. Star Motel

10. La Casa Inn

11. Castle Inn

12. Hotel Majestic

13. The Metro Hotel

14. Parker Guest House San Francisco

15. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

16. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

17. The Phoenix Hotel

18. Becks Motor Lodge

19. Queen Anne Hotel

20. Marina Motel

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Top Camera Obscura Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality

Mirage Inn and Suites

Signature Inn San Francisco Marina District

Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway

Ocean Inn

Travelodge by Wyndham Presidio San Francisco

My Rosegarden Guest Rooms

Other attractions near Camera Obscura

Lands End Lookout

Dutch Windmill

Cliff House

Sutro Baths Ruins

Sutro Heights Park

Seal Rocks Beach

Queen Wilhelmina Garden

Lands End Beach

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