The East Side Travel Guide

San Francisco

The Golden Gate Bridge with its distinctive red towers and cables, spanning across the San Francisco Bay.
A large, modern bridge with a unique design against a clear blue sky.

Stay near popular The East Side attractions

San Bruno Point Park

7.8/10 (451 reviews)
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore San Bruno Point Park, a lovely green space in South San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
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Things to do

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

฿3,648
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

฿1,841
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

฿1,769
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
1 day Hop-on Hop-off in San Francisco

1 day Hop-on Hop-off in San Francisco 20 stops 8 hours

฿1,607
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
1 day Hop-on Hop-off in San Francisco 20 stops 8 hours
1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

฿2,343
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour

฿2,343
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
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Top hotels in The East Side

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

3.5 out of 5
250 Gateway Blvd South San Francisco CA
The price is ฿4,863 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿4,863
฿5,709 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,673 reviews)
"Justin the manager is amazing"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

3 out of 5
670 Gateway Blvd South San Francisco CA
The price is ฿3,229 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,229
฿3,794 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
Hotel Focus SFO

Hotel Focus SFO

3 out of 5
111 Mitchell Ave South San Francisco CA
The price is ฿2,922 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿2,922
฿3,441 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,632 reviews)
"Got a room here based on the reviews for a good breakfast.. it’s nice to have your first meal the day covered… only hot thing was dry waffles in a warmer, not very impressed. Room was fine. Beds were comfy. Tv options were limited, no streaming available. Airport shuttle was nice. Adequate for a ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Hotel Focus SFO
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is ฿5,036 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿5,036
฿5,927 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,128 reviews)
"The views. The in room Keurig wouldn’t work unfortunately. It would be really nice to have hot coffee and hot water machines as a complimentary amenity in the lobby. Certainly wouldn’t be much of an expense for IHG."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿4,134 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,134
฿6,229 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,601 reviews)
"Great breakfast and great location!"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿5,157 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
฿5,157
฿6,070 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
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Where to stay in The East Side

Find the best The East Side areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A street with shops, including a crystal shop and a crepes cafe.

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.

A cityscape with tall buildings, a central plaza with palm trees, and a flag on one of the buildings.

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.

A trolley on a street with buildings and a clock tower.

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.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a central park with pathways, and a few people walking.

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.

A street lined with historic buildings, parked cars, and a clear blue sky.

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.

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