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Where to stay in Golden Gate

Find the best Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate Hotel Reviews

Stanford Court San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location, staff so nice and accommodating. The food at the bar and the drinks delicious. And the bar tender was the nicest guy"

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"This is a huge, busy hotel. Our room was large, clean and properly equipped, if unexciting. Plastic and paper cups were a cheap touch but the towels were wonderful. There was no view. Our bar experience was disappointing, with only one working bartender and no table service for a rather large crowd. The breakfast was impressive with fresh fruit, eggs, sausage, pancakes and pastries. Even at 7 am it was crowded, although there was plenty of seating, by the time we left, all the tables looked to be taken. Great location for walking the Fisherman's Wharf area and walking distance to our cruise dock."

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd

2/10 Terrible

"Staff was very unhelpful. I waited 1.5 hrs for the airport shuttle. Other DT shuttle drivers told me it was not unusual for this specific doubletree to have customers waiting long periods of time. Check-in not easy - wrong room etc. worst of all the front desk never answered the phone when I called ever! I’m a flight attendant so I needed a wake up call. Finally I went down at 10:30pm to ask for a call. I did - they took my request and I DID NOT RECEIVE a call. Upon checking out at 3:15am I was told I could not check out, nor receive my discount (restaurant) due to being too early and they no longer offer airline discounts. I moved to another doubletree that treats customers/ airline employees with respect ~ and they answer the phones!!!"

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

10/10 Excellent

"Here’s a polished version for a hotel review: We really enjoyed our stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina. We were in town for a graduation and were glad we chose something a little removed from campus. The waterfront setting made it feel like a relaxing retreat, and César Chávez Park right next door was a wonderful spot for a morning jog. In the evenings, we enjoyed the fire pits, and the indoor pool was a nice bonus. Our room was simple, clean, and comfortable. While the furnishings felt a bit dated, everything was very well maintained and spotless. My only complaint is the parking fee. At $45 per night plus taxes and fees, it ended up costing nearly $50 per night, which felt excessive. Other than that, I highly recommend this hotel and would happily stay here again."

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This is the best hotel in SF. CLASSIC - thick solid walls, staircases, casement windows yet all the modern conveniences - wifi, smart tv, mini-fridge, etc. Family-owned since 1920’s and you can tell it’s lovingly-maintained. Friendly, efficient staff and enough of them! “Old-fashioned” service like bellpersons to fetch bags. Prime location 600 ft from Union Square and 250 feet from theatres. Easy valet parking and access to O’Farrell St without walking around the block. (I recommend Cafe Mason, around the corner, for breakfast or lunch). And it has an outdoor swimming pool!! Booking through Expedia, we not only got a much lower price, we got to-go breakfast boxes AND 20% off parking. The Handlery is my go-to spot for fun in SF!"

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Golden Gate?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in San Francisco's Golden Gate neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Japanese Tea Garden and De Young Museum as part of your Golden Gate travel plans.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Golden Gate area?

Expedia has 36 hotels and other accommodation options in Golden Gate to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater San Francisco area.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Golden Gate.

What can I see and do in this San Francisco neighbourhood?

Golden Gate's sights and attractions like Spreckels Temple of Music, De Young Museum and Kimball Natural History Museum offer insight into the local culture. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Japanese Tea Garden and California Academy of Sciences are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around Golden Gate include Arch of Colonial Trees, Blue Heron Lake and San Francisco Botanical Garden. While you're out sightseeing in San Francisco, make sure that you visit other sights such as Steinhart Aquarium or Morrison Planetarium.

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

If you want to see more of the city, Irving St & 9th Ave Stop is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Irving St & 8th Ave Stop and Irving St & 7th Ave Stop.

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Where to stay in Golden Gate

Fisherman's Wharf

Union Square

Downtown San Francisco

South of Market

Nob Hill

Top Golden Gate Hotel Reviews

Stanford Court San Francisco

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