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A marble-floored hallway leading to a living area with a sofa and a fireplace.
A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, patterned chairs, a small table with a candle, and a decorative railing.
A bar cart with gin bottles and glasses on a carpeted floor.
A hotel with a brick facade, a red awning, and a sign for 'Galleria Park Hotel'.

1. Galleria Park Hotel

Galleria Park Hotel
Financial District, 2.1 km from Aquarium of the Bay
United States
Joseph
NZ$365
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Galleria Park Hotel
A hotel lobby with yellow seating, a bar area, and a large mirror on the wall.
A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A marble table with a champagne bottle, glasses, and chocolate-covered strawberries.
A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring arched windows and a prominent entrance.

2. Orchard Hotel

Orchard Hotel
Union Square, 2 km from Aquarium of the Bay
United States
Sheryl
NZ$270
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Orchard Hotel
A hotel with a 'NO RESORT FEES' sign, a restaurant, and a cigar store.
A banquet hall with a central stage, chandeliers, and rows of tables set for a formal event.
A grand lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a bell in the center.
A swimming pool with lane dividers, a sign for the Marines' Memorial Association, and a lifeguard chair.

3. Marines Memorial Club & Hotel

Marines Memorial Club & Hotel
Theater District, 2.2 km from Aquarium of the Bay
United States
Susumu
NZ$338
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Marines Memorial Club & Hotel
The exterior of the Chancellor Hotel with a green awning, a 'No Parking' sign, and a 'Restaurant & Bar' sign.
A restaurant with round tables, cushioned seating, a bar area, and a ceiling fan.
A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a television, and a refrigerator.

4. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
2.2 km from Aquarium of the Bay
United States
Jinyu
NZ$198
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
A rooftop terrace with tables and potted plants, overlooking a cityscape with a prominent tower and a bridge.
A modern room with a large window offering a city view, a red chair, a white table, and a bowl of apples.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a cityscape and bridge.
A hotel room with a large bed, a round table with a bowl of greenery, a desk with books, a framed artwork, and a view of a bridge and cityscape.

5. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Financial District, 1.9 km from Aquarium of the Bay
United States
Seo Yong
NZ$923
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
The Omni Hotel entrance with a classic architectural design, including a large arched window and a canopy over the entrance.
A restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating options including booths and tables, and large windows providing views of the street.
A grand lobby with a marble floor, a grand staircase, and a chandelier.
A hotel with a classic facade, large arched windows, and a prominent entrance with a canopy.

6. Omni San Francisco Hotel

Omni San Francisco Hotel
Financial District, 1.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay
United States
Seann
NZ$493
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Omni San Francisco Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a compact kitchen area, and a mirror.
A corner room with a grey sofa, two pillows, a small round wooden table, a radiator, and a wooden cabinet with a hanger.
A Star Motel with a prominent sign, a balcony, and a tall chimney.
A motel sign with the name 'Star Motel' in large, bold letters.

7. Star Motel

Star Motel
Cow Hollow, 2 km from Aquarium of the Bay
United States
Margarita
NZ$266
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Star Motel
A balcony with a view of a tall building, a tree, and a table with chairs.
A modern living room with two armchairs, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, a bookshelf, and a small side table with a vase.
A gym with weight benches, dumbbells, and exercise machines.
A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, framed artwork on the walls, and hanging pendant lights.

8. The Huntington Hotel

The Huntington Hotel
Nob Hill, 1.9 km from Aquarium of the Bay
United States
Liya
NZ$1,746
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
The Huntington Hotel
A room with a large window overlooking a harbor, featuring a sailboat and a building with multiple stories.
A spacious bar area with high wooden beams, a brick wall, and a variety of seating options including bar stools and tables.
An outdoor cafe with brick walls, outdoor seating, and a tree in the foreground.
A bar area with three black barstools, a wooden counter, and a shelf stocked with liquor bottles.

9. Argonaut Hotel

Argonaut Hotel
Fisherman's Wharf, 1 km from Aquarium of the Bay
United States
Vickie
NZ$429
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Argonaut Hotel
A round metal table with four chairs, a bottle of wine, and a glass on the table.
The exterior of an Orchard Hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade.
A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden cabinets, and a chandelier.
A restaurant with multiple tables, each set with white tablecloths, plates, and cutlery.

10. Orchard Garden Hotel

Orchard Garden Hotel
Chinatown, 2 km from Aquarium of the Bay
United States
Sheri
NZ$312
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Orchard Garden Hotel
An open patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a white brick wall.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a built-in china cabinet, and a floral wallpaper design.
A cozy room with a fireplace, a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items, and a patterned floor.
A building with a striped awning labeled "WHITE SWAN Z" and a sign indicating the entrance.

11. White Swan Inn

White Swan Inn
2.1 km from Aquarium of the Bay
United States
Jean
NZ$373
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
White Swan Inn
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a wooden planter with a plant, and a view of tall buildings through large windows.
A modern lounge area with a bar, seating arrangements, and a wooden ceiling design.
A rooftop lounge with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a view of a cinema in the background.
A modern living room with a sofa set, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

12. The Jay, Autograph Collection

The Jay, Autograph Collection
Financial District, 1.7 km from Aquarium of the Bay
United States
Lindsay
NZ$604
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
The Jay, Autograph Collection
A covered outdoor dining area with a table set for two, surrounded by chairs, under a metal roof with a weather vane.
A modern dining area with a long wooden table set for six, surrounded by wooden chairs. A staircase with a metal railing is visible in the background.
A grand staircase with a modern design, flanked by two chairs and two potted plants.
A coastal marina with boats, a pier, and a lighthouse in the background.

13. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
Fisherman's Wharf, 1.2 km from Aquarium of the Bay
United States
Joy
NZ$1,849
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
A grand building with classical architecture, featuring columns, detailed carvings, and a large entrance.
A dining area with a marble table, blue chairs, and a chandelier.
A spacious lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, a bar area, and a seating area with a coffee table.
A paved pathway flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and a row of wooden benches.

14. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Chinatown, 1.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay
United States
Ahmed
NZ$977
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
A cozy reading nook with a stack of books, a teal sofa, and a floor lamp.
A bar area with a bartender, wooden shelves with bottles, and bar stools.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table, a bookshelf, and a large abstract painting.
A modern lounge area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a television screen displaying a fire.

15. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

Hotel Emblem San Francisco
2.1 km from Aquarium of the Bay
United States
John
NZ$352
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Hotel Emblem San Francisco
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature and a mural.
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a central fire feature, surrounded by buildings with large windows and string lights.
A mural with abstract human figures and a green pattern, outdoor seating with cushions, and a building facade with windows.
A modern lounge area with a long table, multiple chairs, a sofa, and a bookshelf with various items.

16. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf, 0.7 km from Aquarium of the Bay
United States
Patrick
NZ$350
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
A reception area with a wooden counter, a globe, a television, and framed pictures on the wall.
A vending machine stocked with snacks and a water dispenser.
A bathroom with a granite countertop, a white sink, a microwave, and a cabinet with towels.
A reception desk with a glass display case containing potted plants, a coffee station with a coffee maker, and a wall-mounted trash can.

17. Castle Inn

Castle Inn
Nob Hill, 1.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay
United States
Yan
NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Castle Inn
A white car parked in a modern indoor space with a circular ceiling, large windows, and potted plants.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a view of buildings through large windows.
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, bar stools, and a seating area with blue sofas.
The exterior of a Holiday Inn Express hotel with a clear entrance, a sign indicating 'Entrance Only' and 'Clearance 9-6', and the hotel's name displayed prominently.

18. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Fisherman's Wharf, 0.6 km from Aquarium of the Bay
Australia
Angelo
NZ$351
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
An outdoor patio area with modern furniture, a fire feature, and a decorative metal sculpture.
A dining area with a long table set for multiple guests, surrounded by wicker chairs, with a wooden ceiling and framed artwork on the walls.
A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV on a wooden cabinet, a small stool, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.
A modern lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

19. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf, 0.5 km from Aquarium of the Bay
United States
Matthew
NZ$333
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a large mirror.
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and booths, a tiled pillar, and a unique ceiling design.
A bar area with stools, a red door, and a wall with a fruit pattern.
A modern interior with a check-in desk, wooden flooring, and indoor plants.

20. Hotel G San Francisco

Hotel G San Francisco
2.3 km from Aquarium of the Bay
United States
matthew
NZ$322
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hotel G San Francisco
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A marble-floored hallway leading to a living area with a sofa and a fireplace.

Galleria Park Hotel

Financial District, 2.1 km from Aquarium of the Bay
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Union Square, 2 km from Aquarium of the Bay
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A hotel with a 'NO RESORT FEES' sign, a restaurant, and a cigar store.

Marines Memorial Club & Hotel

Theater District, 2.2 km from Aquarium of the Bay
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The exterior of the Chancellor Hotel with a green awning, a 'No Parking' sign, and a 'Restaurant & Bar' sign.

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

2.2 km from Aquarium of the Bay
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A rooftop terrace with tables and potted plants, overlooking a cityscape with a prominent tower and a bridge.

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Financial District, 1.9 km from Aquarium of the Bay
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Aquarium of the Bay?
Aquarium of the Bay is located in a vibrant area of San Francisco known for its top museums and stunning architecture. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 172 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near Aquarium of the Bay?
Adjacent to Aquarium of the Bay, Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include Hilton San Francisco Financial District and Hotel Zephyr San Francisco.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Aquarium of the Bay?
Expedia has 172 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Aquarium of the Bay.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Aquarium of the Bay, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Aquarium of the Bay.
What can I see and do near Aquarium of the Bay?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Exploratorium, Cable Car Museum or San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower and Fort Mason are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can check out the local talent at Club Fugazi, SF Masonic Auditorium and Bay Area Theatresports.
How can I get to Aquarium of the Bay?
You can take advantage of metro transport at Jones St and Beach St Stop, Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop and Hyde St & Beach St Stop. If you'd like to venture around the area nearby, consider renting a car to take in more sights.