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.

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. A few places to visit in the area around Central Waterfront include Oracle Park, The Midway and Chase Center. While you're out sightseeing in San Francisco, make sure that you visit other sights such as Bottom of the Hill or Mission Bay Conference Center.

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.

The Best Hotels in Central Waterfront, San Francisco - 2026 Updated Prices

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1. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

18.8 km from Central Waterfront

Ghazi

4.071.518 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, iron/ironing board

2. Marina Village Inn

11.1 km from Central Waterfront

Gabriela

3.596.335 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

3. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

17.8 km from Central Waterfront

Benjamin

4.718.823 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

4. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

18.7 km from Central Waterfront

Maria

2.915.976 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

5. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

17.2 km from Central Waterfront

George

3.837.673 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

6. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

19 km from Central Waterfront

Satish

3.272.455 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

7. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

18.8 km from Central Waterfront

marion

4.880.919 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jul - 16 Jul

8. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

2.4 km from Central Waterfront

Kama

5.538.410 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jul - 3 Jul

9. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

12.8 km from Central Waterfront

Mustapha

3.709.115 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

10. Hotel Aura SFO

15.7 km from Central Waterfront

Byron

3.633.791 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

11. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 6 km from Central Waterfront

julian

5.669.033 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

12. Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

25.4 km from Central Waterfront

Gregory

3.466.898 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Jul - 4 Jul

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

13.9 km from Central Waterfront

Pauline

3.677.642 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

16.4 km from Central Waterfront

Roberto

4.074.960 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

15. Hotel Aluxor SFO

15.1 km from Central Waterfront

Ketan

3.365.517 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Jul - 4 Jul

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda

13.2 km from Central Waterfront

Shukura

3.768.441 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Jul - 11 Jul

17. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

11.4 km from Central Waterfront

Martha

4.177.839 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Jul - 5 Jul

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

18. Hotel Focus SFO

12.1 km from Central Waterfront

DYLAN

2.288.721 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

19. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

18.3 km from Central Waterfront

Ralph

4.775.627 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Jul - 4 Jul

20. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

12.1 km from Central Waterfront

Suye

4.671.999 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Jul - 4 Jul

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Where to stay in Central Waterfront

Find the best Central Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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 Central Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Centrally located on all the major transportation lines. Spotlessly clean. Awesome views. Fair rates. I always stay here."

Fairmont San Francisco

8/10 Good

"Room was clean! We only had one robe! Concierge was excellent! Jun was very helpful! We went to the restaurant to have breakfast! The sign clearly stated that breakfast was served until 11am. We got there at 10:30 and were told they were not letting anybody else in unless you had prepaid when you made your hotel reservation. For the amount of money we paid to stay in the hotel this was very disappointing! We were told to go to the concierge and they would be able to recommend a restaurant near by! We explained to Jun what happened and he did recommend a place to go to but said it was 5 blocks away! He then got a manger for us and after 30 minutes was able to get us into the restaurant! We had dinner in the Congo Room! Very good dinner and ambiance! Probably won’t stay there again!"

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"The far above average friendliness of the staff (including the front desk support and bell boy/concierge), cleanliness, availability of in-room TV, USB/aAC and WiFi connectivity, availability of filtered water, coffee drinks, other snacks in the lobby, friendly lady at the bar, all made this an exceptional stay for me."

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Our top choices for Central Waterfront hotels

1. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

2. Marina Village Inn

3. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

4. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

5. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

6. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

7. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

8. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

9. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

10. Hotel Aura SFO

11. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

12. Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

15. Hotel Aluxor SFO

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda

17. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

18. Hotel Focus SFO

19. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

20. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Where to stay in Central Waterfront

Fisherman's Wharf

Union Square

Downtown San Francisco

South of Market

Nob Hill

Top Central Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

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