The East Side Travel Guide

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The Golden Gate Bridge with its distinctive red towers and cables, spanning across the San Francisco Bay.
A large, modern bridge with a unique design against a clear blue sky.

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Our pick of the best The East Side Hotel Deals

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

3.5 out of 5
250 Gateway Blvd South San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$313 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$313
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,547 reviews)
"Very clean, updated and very comfortable rooms, and plenty of space for our family of six to share a room. Pull out sofa bed was comfortable for kids and in great shape. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
Hotel Focus SFO

Hotel Focus SFO

3 out of 5
111 Mitchell Ave South San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$183 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$183
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,621 reviews)
"A very comfortable and decent place to spend a night close to the airport."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Hotel Focus SFO
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

3 out of 5
670 Gateway Blvd South San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$190 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$190
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel, surrounding area safe. very close to the airport"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$353 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$353
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,487 reviews)
"Everything was very clean and the staff was very nice. Breakfast was top notch!"

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$380 per night from 2 July to 3 July
NZ$380
2 July - 3 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,271 reviews)
"Great location. Staff is super helpful. Hotel is beautiful and our room was big!"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$494 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$494
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,315 reviews)
"Excellent stay!"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
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Our guide on where to stay in The East Side

Find the best The East Side areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about The East Side
Learn more about The East Side

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.

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.

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 Chase Center are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.

South of Market

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to Chase Center – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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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