The East Side Travel Guide
San Francisco


Visit The East Side
Stay near popular The East Side attractions
Things to do

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

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

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

San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
Top hotels in The East Side

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

Hotel Focus SFO

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Great location. Surprisingly quiet hotel for the number of rooms. Breakfast buffet was very good with lots of options. Short wait at times"
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"Great hotel amazing staff. And the self serve water with water bottles is a great touch."
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026
Where to stay in The East Side

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.





















