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

฿3,612
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

฿1,622
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

฿1,754
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

฿2,316
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

฿2,316
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
#1 San Francisco Pub Crawl & Clubbing Experience

San Francisco Pub Crawl & Clubbing Experience

฿900
per adult
San Francisco Pub Crawl & Clubbing Experience
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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 ฿4,825 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,825
฿5,665 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,712 reviews)
"Coffee was so hot it spilled on me in the elevator and caused a bad burn that left a scar I contacted the property and they never responded also found a needle on the ground out side and a cigar in our room and metal sticking out of one of the outlets"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

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 ฿3,231 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
฿3,231
฿3,797 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
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)
"Great location! 15 min walk to the train station."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
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 ฿4,799 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,799
฿5,649 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
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 ฿4,821 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,821
฿7,029 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,652 reviews)
"I already did this. Bartender was awful. Took her forever to acknowledge us at all.?receptionist was wonderful."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿5,293 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿5,293
฿6,229 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,478 reviews)
"Spacious room with excellent and well planned layout. Bathroom"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
Fully refundable
The price is ฿5,634 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
฿5,634
฿6,631 total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
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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 Chase Center – 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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