Portola Travel Guide
San Francisco
Stay near popular Portola attractions
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 Portola
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Nice view"
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Excelente ubicación!"
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Needs further renovating. 1st room was clean, 2nd was ok."
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"The food at the restaurant was not very good. The sandwich was very dry it had very little mayo and mustard and the service took forever to get our food and our bill."
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
"coffee and water machines"
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026
Grand Hyatt San Francisco
"Unfortunately one extremely rude bartender ruined my entire stay - I will not be back. This happened on the night of 9/18. After dinner I stopped in the hotel bar for a nightcap. The bar was busy so I stood a foot or two away from an open area of the bar looking at the beer taps. The bartender walked ..."
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Portola
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.
