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 Pub Crawl & Clubbing Experience
Top hotels in The East Side
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
"Wonderful and quick staff, very clean rooms and an excellent stay overall!"
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
"Room stunk carpet was ripped checked in and right back out found another hotel."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Hotel Focus SFO
"The man working at the reception desk is very rude and harassing."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Best location. Second time there. Excellent breakfast. Really really nice"
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Staff is helpful and very pleasant. Location was great- walking distance to Union Square."
Reviewed on 19 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 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.
