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

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

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

฿3,648
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

฿1,841
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

฿1,769
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

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

฿2,343
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 Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour

฿2,343
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

฿6,898
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
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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 ฿5,239 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿5,239
฿6,145 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
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 ...
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 ฿3,327 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,327
฿3,908 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
Hotel Focus SFO

Hotel Focus SFO

3 out of 5
111 Mitchell Ave South San Francisco CA
The price is ฿2,975 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
฿2,975
฿3,504 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,644 reviews)
"Parking is bad. Not sure why they have a parking fee and not enough parking spots! Also why do they ask if I'd like room clean the next day and they don't show up to clean."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Hotel Focus SFO
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 ฿5,585 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿5,585
฿7,961 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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
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 ฿4,780 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿4,780
฿5,626 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (6,076 reviews)
"Clean room, staff made checkin feel rushed, parking too expensive"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,705 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿6,705
฿9,440 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
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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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