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A rooftop terrace with tables and potted plants, overlooking a cityscape with a prominent tower and a bridge.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a cityscape and bridge.

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent sign for "California Center" and "Porte Seasons."

A modern room with a large window offering a city view, a red chair, a white table, and a bowl of apples.

1. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Financial District, 2.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Keeshaun

฿16,472

฿19,387 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A hotel lobby with yellow seating, a bar area, and a large mirror on the wall.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork.

A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring arched windows and a prominent entrance.

2. Orchard Hotel

Union Square, 2.1 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Ann

฿5,783

฿6,878 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A grand lobby with a marble floor, a staircase, and a chandelier.

A restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating options including booths and tables, and large windows providing views of the street.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a chandelier.

A grand lobby with a marble floor, a grand staircase, and a chandelier.

3. Omni San Francisco Hotel

Financial District, 2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Christina

฿7,255

฿9,903 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A marble-floored hallway leading to a living area with a sofa and a fireplace.

A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, patterned chairs, a small table with a candle, and a decorative railing.

A spacious, elegantly furnished living area with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and a large abstract painting.

A bar cart with gin bottles and glasses on a carpeted floor.

4. Galleria Park Hotel

Financial District, 2.3 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Oleg

฿5,007

฿7,248 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A balcony with a view of a tall building, a tree, and a table with chairs.

A gym with weight benches, dumbbells, and exercise machines.

A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, framed artwork on the walls, and hanging pendant lights.

5. The Huntington Hotel

Nob Hill, 1.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Steven

฿26,468

฿32,906 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

The exterior of an Orchard Hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a receptionist, a statue, and a potted plant.

A round metal table with four chairs, a bottle of wine, and a glass on the table.

A restaurant with multiple tables, each set with white tablecloths, plates, and cutlery.

6. Orchard Garden Hotel

Chinatown, 2.1 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Ashley

฿5,447

฿6,483 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A grand building with classical architecture, featuring columns, detailed carvings, and a large entrance.

A spacious lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, a bar area, and a seating area with a coffee table.

A paved pathway flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and a row of wooden benches.

A luxurious room with a marble fireplace, elegant seating, and a large mirror reflecting the room's decor.

7. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

Chinatown, 2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Simona

฿13,669

฿17,684 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

An open patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a white brick wall.

A building with a striped awning labeled "WHITE SWAN Z" and a sign indicating the entrance.

A cozy room with a fireplace, a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items, and a patterned floor.

A traditional room with a fireplace, patterned furniture, and a bookshelf.

8. White Swan Inn

2.1 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Mohamed

฿5,038

฿7,022 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

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

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator.

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

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

9. Star Motel

Cow Hollow, 1.6 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

James

฿5,038

฿5,860 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A historic building with ornate architectural details, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a sofa, a table with a vase of flowers, a fruit bowl, and a bottle of champagne.

A grand wooden staircase with intricate balusters and a polished marble floor.

A grand entrance with a staircase leading to a door with a large glass panel, flanked by ornate railings and a well-lit interior.

10. Sutter Mansion

2.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Stewart

฿8,836

฿11,354 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A rooftop lounge with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a view of a cinema in the background.

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating arrangements, and a wooden ceiling design.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a decorative wooden panel.

11. The Jay, Autograph Collection

Financial District, 2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

David

฿12,919

฿15,205 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

A room with a large window overlooking a harbor, featuring a sailboat and a building with multiple stories.

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.

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

12. Argonaut Hotel

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Michelle

฿9,010

฿12,047 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A cozy reading nook with a stack of books, a teal sofa, and a floor lamp.

A bar area with a bartender, wooden shelves with bottles, and bar stools.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table, a bookshelf, and a large abstract painting.

13. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

2.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Keegan

฿4,505

฿6,628 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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.

14. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

2.3 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Shannon

฿3,463

฿4,035 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A covered outdoor dining area with a wooden deck, a table set for two, and a view of the sea and mountains 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 grand staircase with a modern design, flanked by two chairs and two potted plants.

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

15. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.7 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Janelle

฿34,418

฿40,441 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A white car parked in a modern indoor space with a circular ceiling, large windows, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a view of buildings through large windows.

The exterior of a Holiday Inn Express hotel with a clear entrance, a sign indicating 'Entrance Only' and 'Clearance 9-6', and the hotel's name displayed prominently.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, bar stools, and a seating area with blue sofas.

16. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Cindy Patricia

฿5,896

฿8,016 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A balcony with a view of a cityscape, including buildings and a church.

A multi-story hotel with a sign for Motor Inn and Royal Pacific.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a wooden cabinet, a chair, a table, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A narrow hallway with wooden walls, a tiled floor, and a mirror on the right.

17. Royal Pacific Motor Inn

Chinatown, 1.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Viola

฿4,119

฿4,848 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A modern hotel exterior with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern restaurant with outdoor seating and a prominent sign.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, two yellow armchairs, a coffee table, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

18. Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Jennifer

฿5,603

฿7,998 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature and a mural.

A mural with abstract human figures and a green pattern, outdoor seating with cushions, and a building facade with windows.

A Marriott Vacation Club building with a prominent illuminated sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a central fire feature, surrounded by buildings with large windows and string lights.

19. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.3 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Teresa

฿6,448

฿7,589 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A bar area with a marble countertop, leather bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

A spacious lobby with a modern interior, featuring sofas, a coffee table, and a large mirror.

The entrance to the Taj Hotel in San Francisco, featuring a prominent blue awning and a red carpet leading to the doors.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

20. Taj Campton Place

Union Square, 2.3 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Vince

฿6,095

฿8,330 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Orchard Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Omni San Francisco Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,224 reviews	View
Galleria Park Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,016 reviews	View
The Huntington Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 34 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, helpful staff, clean room, delicious breakfast!"

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent breakfast buffet. Great location. Helpful staff."

Stanford Court San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Clean & spacious rooms! Great bar area and breakfast! Excellent location."

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very pleasant stay within walking distance of Fishermans Wharf, cable cars and food."

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Location was awesome. Very clean."

San Remo Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was clean and the staff was friendly!"

Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Short walk from Fisherman’s Wharf and Ghirardelli Square."

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

8/10 Good

"Hotel worked out fine a lil on the older style but our needs were met, staff were professional and friendly"

Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"very centered between everything... food and travel..."

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum?

Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum is located in a vibrant area of San Francisco known for its top museums and stunning architecture. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 196 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum?

Adjacent to Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum, Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco and Hotel Zephyr San Francisco.

How many hotels will I find close to Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum?

Expedia has 196 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum.

What can I see and do near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum?

Study the collections at Cable Car Museum, Exploratorium or Market Street Railway Museum. Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower and Fort Mason are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can catch a show at SF Masonic Auditorium, Marines Memorial Theater and SHN Curran Theatre.

How can I get to Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum?

You can walk to nearby metro stations including Jones St and Beach St Stop, Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop and Hyde St & Beach St Stop. If you'd like to venture around the surrounding area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum hotels

1. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

2. Orchard Hotel

3. Omni San Francisco Hotel

4. Galleria Park Hotel

5. The Huntington Hotel

6. Orchard Garden Hotel

7. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

8. White Swan Inn

9. Star Motel

10. Sutter Mansion

11. The Jay, Autograph Collection

12. Argonaut Hotel

13. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

14. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

15. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

16. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

17. Royal Pacific Motor Inn

18. Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

19. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

20. Taj Campton Place

Compare popular hotels close to Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Stanford Court San Francisco

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

San Remo Hotel

Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco

Other attractions near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

USS Pampanito

SS Jeremiah O'Brien

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Boudin Bakery

Musée Mécanique

SkyStar Wheel Fisherman’s Wharf

The Cannery at Del Monte Square

Winery Collective

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