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
"Everything"
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
"My check in was disappointing. The staff was not welcoming and difficult to understand. I told her a couple of times that I didn’t understand what she was saying and she really didn’t try to speak up or speak directly to me. They charged a deposit, but didn’t tell me how much until after I gave them ..."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Nice hltel. Well located. Safe area. Very clean."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
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Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
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 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.
