The East Side Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit The East Side
Stay near popular The East Side attractions
Things to do
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Top hotels in The East Side
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
"Kids used the pool first thing in the morning. Found clumps of hair in the poor and got out. Staff was great. Wish there were more kid friendly food for the breakfast buffet."
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
"Whoever cleaned my room, should have seen I was a coffee drinker. I used the 1 Kerig pod they had for coffee in the room. They did not give me ANY new Kerig coffee pods. I also was not told that I would have to pay for parking until I was checking out. That was a complete surprise to me. Lastly, ..."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026
Hotel Focus SFO
"Their staff is all Latin. They have lots of issues communicating in English and understanding your needs. They are kind of hostile and bad at communicating."
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The stay at Rui was"
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"So modern clean and friendly"
Reviewed on 29 Jul 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 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.
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.
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.
