The East Side Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit The East Side
Stay near popular The East Side attractions
Things to do
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 Pub Crawl & Clubbing Experience
1 day Hop-on Hop-off in San Francisco 20 stops 8 hours
Top hotels in The East Side
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
"Was a great time with my family"
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
"Very close to airport, no airport shuttle. No free breakfast, 25$ for parking on property. Staff was helpful. Safe."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"I loved that the location, in a nice part of town. The hotel was always clean, the staff friendly and helpful, and the room set up met our need as a family of 5. Many thanks,"
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"The person who helped us to check out (Abdullah) was very professional, great personality and charismatic."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
The Pickwick Hotel
"What I did like was the classic feel of the hotel, also the location (near the Moscone Center) was perfect. A few problems: the parking was hard to get to and getting to the hotel lobby was a little tricky (and cramped). You can hear the plumbing issues plus metal clanking all day and night. The ..."
Reviewed on 30 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.
