What is Embarcadero like?

Embarcadero is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its shopping, restaurants and waterfront. Experience the best of Embarcadero with a visit to Pier 39, Oracle Park and San Francisco Bay.

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

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Embarcadero.

What is there to do in this San Francisco neighbourhood?

Create some family memories with a visit to Exploratorium or Aquarium of the Bay while you're in Embarcadero. Pier 39 and Oracle Park are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Embarcadero include Ferry Building, Embarcadero Plaza and Justin Herman Plaza. When you're sightseeing in San Francisco, Market Street Railway Museum and San Francisco Railway Museum are also worth a stop.

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

If you want to see more of the city, Ferry Building Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include The Embarcadero & Washington St Stop and The Embarcadero & Broadway Stop. You can travel across the water to another shore by taking a ferry.

The Best Hotels in Embarcadero, San Francisco - 2026 Updated Prices

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1. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Financial District, 0.6 km from Embarcadero

Supriya

4.220.623 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

2. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 2.1 km from Embarcadero

Thorsten

5.280.503 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

3. Stanford Court San Francisco

Nob Hill, 1.5 km from Embarcadero

janice

6.809.196 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

4. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Union Square, 1.8 km from Embarcadero

Amber

7.148.229 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

5. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Union Square, 1.7 km from Embarcadero

John

4.648.817 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

6. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

South of Market, 1.3 km from Embarcadero

Ariel

6.205.574 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers

7. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Nob Hill, 2.6 km from Embarcadero

Maria

4.913.173 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

8. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

1.6 km from Embarcadero

Paul

3.652.592 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

9. Hotel Triton Union Square San Francisco

Union Square, 1.2 km from Embarcadero

Maria

4.645.130 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

10. Executive Hotel Vintage Court

Chinatown, 1.4 km from Embarcadero

Alberto

4.305.230 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, lobby lounge

11. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Union Square, 1.9 km from Embarcadero

Pedro

5.291.682 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

12. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

1.9 km from Embarcadero

Todd

5.963.923 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

13. Grant Plaza Hotel

Chinatown, 1.2 km from Embarcadero

Rajkumar

2.729.643 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

14. The Marker Union Square San Francisco

1.9 km from Embarcadero

Andrea-Liis

4.780.671 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

15. Hotel 32One

Union Square, 1.3 km from Embarcadero

Silong

4.104.671 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

16. Hotel Zelos San Francisco

South of Market, 1.6 km from Embarcadero

Gary

7.142.859 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

17. Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Union Square, 1.5 km from Embarcadero

Amanda

8.878.573 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

18. The Pickwick Hotel

South of Market, 1.8 km from Embarcadero

Jesus

3.151.062 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

19. Hotel G San Francisco

1.7 km from Embarcadero

Tracy

4.916.552 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

20. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf, 2.1 km from Embarcadero

Jenn

6.243.685 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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Where to stay in Embarcadero

Find the best Embarcadero areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Top Embarcadero Hotel Reviews

Stanford Court San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"This was our first time staying at this hotel, and we definitely were not disappointed! All the staff were friendly from the moment we arrived. Our room was perfect; clean, great size, and had everything we needed. There is a bar and restaurant on the 1st floor and they also offer a great breakfast! The hotel is close to the wharf as well, which was great."

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

8/10 Good

"The hotel is in an excellent location just a few steps from Union Square, the cable car stop, and the BART train station, not to mention all the clothing stores and food options around it. The room was clean and very comfortable with a refrigerator inside, and I really liked the free cookies, apples, and water in the lobby. However, the service from the lobby staff could be improved, as they misplaced my small suitcase and only found it after checking three times. Management should improve staff training so they follow protocols and do not affect customers. I would stay at the hotel again, but I would be careful with the lobby staff."

Grand Hyatt San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel! Right in Union Square. Beds were very hard and pillows kind of sucked. But overall the rooms were nice and very clean. We were on the 29th floor which was a cool view Parking is horrible and because we have a bigger truck they couldn’t valet it and had no idea how to help us and just kind of left us to figure it out, Thankfully we found ONE garage down the street that took bigger vehicles (thanks ChatGPT for finding it)."

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Our top choices for Embarcadero hotels

1. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

2. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

3. Stanford Court San Francisco

4. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

5. Handlery Union Square Hotel

6. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

7. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

8. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

9. Hotel Triton Union Square San Francisco

10. Executive Hotel Vintage Court

11. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

12. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

13. Grant Plaza Hotel

14. The Marker Union Square San Francisco

15. Hotel 32One

16. Hotel Zelos San Francisco

17. Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

18. The Pickwick Hotel

19. Hotel G San Francisco

20. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Where to stay in Embarcadero

Fisherman's Wharf

Union Square

Downtown San Francisco

South of Market

Nob Hill

Top Embarcadero Hotel Reviews

Stanford Court San Francisco

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