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Top 10 Hotels in Central Waterfront

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3353)
"Place was comfortable. Staff was friendly. Pool was nice, of course they can't control the weather in SF! Area around the hotel was decent. Lots of restaurants on Polk St. Short bus ride to Chinatown."
The price is S$184
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Terrace/patio

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2076)
"The staff at the front desk and restaurant were extremely friendly and helpful!! "
The price is S$162
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Front of property – evening/night

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (704)
"Perfectly located"
The price is S$173
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Exterior

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2206)
"Great place for the price and good location!"
The price is S$187
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Handlery Union Square Hotel
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
Lobby sitting area

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (421)
"This hotel is amazing for the price!"
The price is S$121
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
Restaurant

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1009)
"It’s a great property and will continue to book it for future trips."
The price is S$305
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
Fairmont San Francisco
Terrace/patio

Fairmont San Francisco

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1140)
"Gingerbread house and tree made it very festive. Our 14th floor corner suite had incredible views! Everyone was friend, courteous, and professional . "
The price is S$379
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
Fairmont San Francisco
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Exterior

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1501)
"Near parks, safe and quiet."
The price is S$227
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
Front of property – evening/night

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

4.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2112)
"Overall experience was great! Though I thought I had paid for my hotel stay in full prior to visiting however there were additional charges from a daily perspective what was additional cost that I wasn’t expecting when I checked in. "
The price is S$276
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Lobby sitting area

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (6311)
"Good Location"
The price is S$307
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Lobby sitting area

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2398)
"I would recommend this hotel for its location, cleanliness and affordability. It is located in Union Square in San Francisco. It was clean and the beds were very comfortable. It was also very affordable and the staff was friendly and accommodating. "
The price is S$164
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center
City view

Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center

3.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1030)
"The front desk person, night shift, was rude, everything else was fine. "
The price is S$195
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
Exterior

The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square

4.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2935)
"Good location that's not as stellar as it used to be, including the hotel."
The price is S$305
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
Soma House
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers

Soma House

3.5 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (404)
"Clean, surrounding area was not bad, we were able to walk to the civic auditorium. "
The price is S$155
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Soma House
King George Hotel
Exterior

King George Hotel

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1939)
"Excellent hotel. Would stay there again. "
The price is S$152
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
King George Hotel
FOUND Hotel, San Francisco
Exterior

FOUND Hotel, San Francisco

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (237)
"Price was great given the perfect location "
The price is S$126
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
FOUND Hotel, San Francisco
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
Lobby lounge

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (937)
"This was a great stay! All staff were extremely kind, the front desk is amazing. I was worried after booking and reading the reviews but it was the absolute opposite of the reviews. I would definitely stay again. I left my coat at the property and they are mailing it back to me they were also so very helpful in finding it. "
The price is S$214
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf, an IHG Hotel
Exterior

Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf, an IHG Hotel

4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1206)
"The property was close to the pier 39. If you love walking as a part of your vacation, this location is great as you can just walk alongside the water and see some great sights! "
The price is S$257
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf, an IHG Hotel
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Restaurant

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (2568)
"Great staff!"
The price is S$150
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
citizenM San Francisco Union Square
City view

citizenM San Francisco Union Square

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1010)
"Love the cleanliness and the updated rooms"
The price is S$138
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
citizenM San Francisco Union Square
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Frequently asked questions

What is Central Waterfront like?

Travellers to San Francisco's Central Waterfront neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Central Waterfront? Consider a visit to San Francisco Bay while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Central Waterfront area?

A stay at one of Expedia's 10 hotels and other accommodation options in Central Waterfront makes it easy to venture out into the larger area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central Waterfront, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Central Waterfront.

What are the top things to see and do in Central Waterfront?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Craft & Design or Letterform Archive during your visit to Central Waterfront. A visit to San Francisco Bay is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. Chase Center and Oracle Park are some popular places to visit in the area around Central Waterfront. While you're out sightseeing in San Francisco, make sure that you visit other sights such as Anchor Brewing Company or California College of the Arts.

How can I get around Central Waterfront and the greater San Francisco area?

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at 23rd Street Station, 20th Street Station or UCSF Medical Center Station. To venture out of town, take a train from 22nd Street Station.