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
San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Top hotels in The East Side
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
"We love staying here. Staff is awesome. I know that we were going to have to pay for parking but $45 is a lot. Regardless, I still pay it cause we enjoy it here."
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
"I like how clean it was, and organized."
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026
Hotel Focus SFO
"A lot of dust, ants in many places in the room."
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"The view was absolutely amazing, the room smelled like feet when we walked in, the Oder just hit you in the face the bed was uncomfortable the staff was helpful and the view was amazing just trying to stay positive"
Reviewed on 25 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.
