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
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San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
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Top hotels in The East Side
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
Hotel Focus SFO
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"The young Mexican lady arranged a room on the 7th floor next to the fridge to us, the fridge generates huge noises and kept me awaking till 3am. I reported this to her and she said she can’t do nothing about it. On 3am I went to the front desk again and met the manager Sam and explained the situation ..."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Very nice hotel. Breakfast was great and staff were very helpful and kind. Great location too!"
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"This is no 4 stars hotel. The rooms are microscopic with nonexistent closet. Two people can't even unpack there. Much to expensive for a room with twin beds. I didn't like it at all and that was my Birthday trip So happy Birthday to me Ha ha ha"
Reviewed on 7 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.
