Balboa Park Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Balboa Park
Things to do
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Top hotels in Balboa Park
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"For a first time visitor to San Francisco this hotel is very well located with convenient access to the major tourist sites. This of course makes it a touristy area. The rooms are comfortable and clean. The bathrooms are nice and in good shape. Breakfast is really quite good except for the powdered ..."
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"Clean room, helpful staff."
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Super close to the ferry building and public transportation."
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026
The Pickwick Hotel
Where to stay in Balboa Park
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 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.
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.
