The Best Hotels Closest to Aquarium of the Bay in San Francisco - 2026 Updated Prices

The exterior of the Aquarium of the Bay with a blue facade, a dolphin mural, and multiple American flags.

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A hotel lobby with yellow seating, a bar area, and a large mirror on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring arched windows and a prominent entrance.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork.

A marble table with a champagne bottle, glasses, and chocolate-covered strawberries.

1. Orchard Hotel

Union Square, 1.3 mi from Aquarium of the Bay

Dhara

£129

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A rooftop terrace with tables and potted plants, overlooking a cityscape with a prominent tower and a bridge.

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent sign for "California Center" and "Porte Seasons."

A modern room with a large window offering a city view, a red chair, a white table, and a bowl of apples.

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.

2. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Financial District, 1.2 mi from Aquarium of the Bay

Ariane

£419

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A marble-floored hallway leading to a living area with a sofa and a fireplace.

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'.

A spacious, elegantly furnished living area with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and a large abstract painting.

3. Galleria Park Hotel

Financial District, 1.3 mi from Aquarium of the Bay

Oleg

£164

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A grand lobby with a marble floor, a staircase, and a chandelier.

A hotel with a classic facade, large arched windows, and a prominent entrance with a canopy.

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.

4. Omni San Francisco Hotel

Financial District, 1.1 mi from Aquarium of the Bay

Luis Eduardo

£219

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

An outdoor cafe with brick walls, outdoor seating, and a tree in the foreground.

A spacious bar area with high wooden beams, a brick wall, and a variety of seating options including bar stools and tables.

A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with a tray of food, a lamp, and a view of the city through a window.

A bar area with three black barstools, a wooden counter, and a shelf stocked with liquor bottles.

5. Argonaut Hotel

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.6 mi from Aquarium of the Bay

Ann

£235

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A grand building with classical architecture, featuring columns, detailed carvings, and a large entrance.

A luxurious room with a marble fireplace, elegant seating, and a large mirror reflecting the room's decor.

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.

6. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

Chinatown, 1.1 mi from Aquarium of the Bay

Simona

£398

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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 compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator.

7. Star Motel

Cow Hollow, 1.3 mi from Aquarium of the Bay

James

£157

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a decorative wooden panel.

A modern lobby with a mix of seating areas, a bar, and a large plant.

8. The Jay, Autograph Collection

Financial District, 1 mi from Aquarium of the Bay

David

£347

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

The exterior of an Orchard Hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A round metal table with four chairs, a bottle of wine, and a glass on the table.

A restaurant with multiple tables, each set with white tablecloths, plates, and cutlery.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden cabinets, and a chandelier.

9. Orchard Garden Hotel

Chinatown, 1.2 mi from Aquarium of the Bay

John

£130

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A balcony with a view of a tall building, a tree, and a table with chairs.

A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, framed artwork on the walls, and hanging pendant lights.

A gym with weight benches, dumbbells, and exercise machines.

A modern living room with two armchairs, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, a bookshelf, and a small side table with a vase.

10. The Huntington Hotel

Nob Hill, 1.2 mi from Aquarium of the Bay

Steven

£750

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A modern bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

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.

A bar area with a bartender, wooden shelves with bottles, and bar stools.

11. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

1.3 mi from Aquarium of the Bay

Keegan

£172

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A reception desk with a glass display case containing potted plants, a coffee station with a coffee maker, and a wall-mounted trash can.

A bathroom with a granite countertop, a white sink, a microwave, and a cabinet with towels.

A vending machine stocked with snacks and a water dispenser.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a globe, a television, and framed pictures on the wall.

12. Castle Inn

Nob Hill, 1.1 mi from Aquarium of the Bay

Yan

£104

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A covered outdoor dining area with a wooden deck, a table set for two, and a view of the sea and mountains 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.

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.

13. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.8 mi from Aquarium of the Bay

Janelle

£815

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large screen displaying the weather.

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.

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

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.4 mi from Aquarium of the Bay

Marcin

£198

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 Marriott Vacation Club building with a prominent illuminated sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

15. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.5 mi from Aquarium of the Bay

Teresa

£143

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 modern lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the city through the window.

16. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.3 mi from Aquarium of the Bay

Lissa

£230

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A restaurant with wooden flooring, black chairs, white tables, hanging plants, and pendant lights.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, multiple seating options, and a ceiling fan.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of city buildings.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, a window with a view of a clock tower, and a staircase.

17. 1 Hotel San Francisco

Financial District, 1.3 mi from Aquarium of the Bay

Gloria

£441

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a flat facade, large windows, and a sign reading 'COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT.'

A kitchen area with a microwave, two refrigerators stocked with beverages and snacks, and shelves with various packaged foods.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a dark wooden wall.

18. Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.5 mi from Aquarium of the Bay

Jeremy

£183

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A rooftop terrace with a city skyline, a fountain, and outdoor seating.

A grand piano in a spacious, elegantly decorated lobby with high ceilings, ornate columns, and a chandelier.

A modern hotel room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the cityscape.

A large Christmas tree in a lobby with marble columns and ornate ceiling details.

19. Fairmont San Francisco

Nob Hill, 1.1 mi from Aquarium of the Bay

virginia

£333

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A balcony with a view of a cityscape, including buildings and a church.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a wooden cabinet, a chair, a table, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A multi-story hotel with a sign for Motor Inn and Royal Pacific.

A narrow hallway with wooden walls, a tiled floor, and a mirror on the right.

20. Royal Pacific Motor Inn

Chinatown, 0.7 mi from Aquarium of the Bay

Nancy

£118

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Aquarium of the Bay

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Orchard Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,013 reviews	View
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Galleria Park Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,032 reviews	View
Omni San Francisco Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,239 reviews	View
Argonaut Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,371 reviews	View

Top Aquarium of the Bay Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very friendly and the views were amazing"

Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

8/10 Good

"The property was great but we weren’t sure why there was such a high resort fee."

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

8/10 Good

"El desayuno abundante y variado"

Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay by Fisherman’s Wharf"

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff. Clean room. Great lobby service. Close to many sites."

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"This location is amazing for many reasons. The staff, restaurant is fantastic, in 5 minute walking distance to the fisherman’s wharf area. I would highly recommend and we will be going back for our next stay."

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone was helpful from the desk to the restaurant. We enjoyed our stay."

Comfort Inn by the Bay

8/10 Good

"Great spot ! Amazing location. Room service is limited so make sure you have towels before jumping in the shower !"

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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 173 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 173 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 Market Street Railway Museum. 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.

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Our top choices for Aquarium of the Bay hotels

1. Orchard Hotel

2. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

3. Galleria Park Hotel

4. Omni San Francisco Hotel

5. Argonaut Hotel

6. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

7. Star Motel

8. The Jay, Autograph Collection

9. Orchard Garden Hotel

10. The Huntington Hotel

11. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

12. Castle Inn

13. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

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

15. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

16. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

17. 1 Hotel San Francisco

18. Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf

19. Fairmont San Francisco

20. Royal Pacific Motor Inn

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Top Aquarium of the Bay Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Comfort Inn by the Bay

Other attractions near Aquarium of the Bay

San Francisco Carousel

Pier 39

Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze

Boudin at the Wharf Museum

California Welcome Center

Francisco St Steps

Jack Early Park

Boudin Bakery

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