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

California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

฿1,607
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

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

฿4,989
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

฿1,564
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

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

฿2,296
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 1-Day and 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tours + Night Tour

฿2,296
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
San Francisco 1-Day and 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tours + Night Tour
#1 San Francisco Pub Crawl & Clubbing Experience

San Francisco Pub Crawl & Clubbing Experience

฿1,050
per adult
San Francisco Pub Crawl & Clubbing Experience
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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 ฿4,858 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿4,858
฿5,703 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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! (1,749 reviews)
"Nice room, staff, clean, room as pictured.. good continental breakfast."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 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 ฿3,601 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
฿3,601
฿4,221 total
12 Sept - 13 Sept
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
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 ฿5,000 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿5,000
฿5,884 total
20 Sept - 21 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! (6,257 reviews)
"Cleaning staff were very good. Overall standard very good"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
The price is ฿5,745 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
฿5,745
฿6,761 total
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,689 reviews)
"Clean room and nice staff"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
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 ฿5,448 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿5,448
฿7,767 total
18 Sept - 19 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 ...
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿3,884 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,884
฿4,571 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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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 San Francisco Bay 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 San Francisco Bay – 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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