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, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
Top hotels in The East Side
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
"Room was still dirty when we got there at 9 pm, breakfast had long lines, could barely see out the windows they were so dirty, asked for a blanket and towels and they never came. Parking is $50 a night. Parking lot is full and small parking spaces. Broken elevator"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Hotel Focus SFO
"Train better employees to hand emergencies. Day we arrived the power was off and the front desk employee told us to come back in few hours because she was not able to check in and she did not now how to do it with out a computer."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
"Everything okay is good"
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The staff was friendly and helpful, the rooms were clean, parking was convenient, and breakfast was wonderful."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Update the shower heads would be great"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"We stay hotel 4 days and overall our experience was excellent the staff were friendly and welcoming room was clean and comfortable and we truly enjoy our stay especially enjoyed time spending time at the bar while watching soccer There was just on unfortunate incident while enjoying my cocktails ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 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.
