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

A compact bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower curtain.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ocean Inn" sign, featuring a modern design with balconies and a garage entrance.

A multi-story building with a central staircase, balconies, and a parking area with cars and traffic cones.

1. Ocean Inn

Outer Sunset, 1.3 mi from Camera Obscura

Karen

£118

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A beach with waves crashing onto the shore, a clear sky, and a distant cityscape.

A modern hotel room with a wooden headboard bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Three tacos on a plate with a blue background.

A row of single-story buildings with a uniform facade, featuring a series of windows and doors, and a parking lot in front.

2. Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway

Outer Sunset, 1.1 mi from Camera Obscura

Sabrina

£74

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a green accent wall, and a large window with blinds.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and toilet.

A reception area with a counter, a water dispenser, a security camera, and a door marked "Employees Only".

A tram at a station with a mural on the building behind it.

3. The SeaScape Inn

Outer Sunset, 1.3 mi from Camera Obscura

Melissa

£137

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A building with a sign that reads "MIRAGE INN & SUITES".

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a built-in heater.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a sink.

4. Mirage Inn and Suites

3 mi from Camera Obscura

Henry

£119

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern room with two dark wooden chairs, a gold-framed side table, and a large window offering a view of buildings and greenery.

The exterior of Twin Peaks Hotel with large windows, a red facade, and a classic entrance with a black door and white trim.

A modern bathroom with a vanity, mirror, and a built-in TV.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

5. Twin Peaks Hotel

4.6 mi from Camera Obscura

Elizabeth

£57

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A spacious living area with a round seating arrangement, a wooden reception desk, and a staircase.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a black countertop.

A Tilden Hotel with a sign for Tails & Kitchen, a white car parked in front, and a yellow taxi with passengers.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a large potted plant.

6. Tilden Hotel

Union Square, 5.6 mi from Camera Obscura

Michelle

£86

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A carpeted staircase with a patterned design, a handrail, and a white balustrade.

A narrow hallway with patterned carpet, white walls, and a light fixture on the ceiling.

A hotel room with a red office chair, a small wooden table with towels and toiletries, a radiator, and a patterned carpet.

7. Perramont Hotel

4.6 mi from Camera Obscura

Sydney

£59

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a bedside table with a lamp, a TV stand, and a window with curtains.

A brick building with three arched windows and a sign reading "HOTEL CARLTON".

A spacious lobby with a green sofa, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

8. FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

5.3 mi from Camera Obscura

MARGARITA

£76

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a glass display case, and a sign reading "espresso, sweet coffee".

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Embassy' sign, large windows, and a modern facade.

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, a balcony with chairs, and a view of the street through large windows.

A hotel dining area with a balcony, dining tables, chairs, and a view of the street.

9. Embassy Hotel

5.2 mi from Camera Obscura

Ho Yin

£65

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

A hallway with a tram model, a hairdryer, and a kitchen area.

A multi-story residential building with balconies and a parking area.

A coffee machine with a digital display and a coffee dispenser, a shelf with coffee pods, and a display of bakery items.

10. Presidio Parkway Inn

Cow Hollow, 4.2 mi from Camera Obscura

Kurla

£80

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A rooftop patio with a table and chairs, a trash bin, a potted plant, and a view of the city skyline.

A hotel lobby with a curved carpet, seating area with tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows offering views.

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

A hallway with a curved wall displaying travel brochures and a door with an 'L' sign indicating a left turn.

11. Buena Vista Motor Inn

Cow Hollow, 4.9 mi from Camera Obscura

John

£120

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a sink. There is a window with a view of a car and a plant on the right.

A reception area with a wooden counter, marble-topped sinks, a clock, and a mirror.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a TV on a wooden cabinet. There is a dining table with four chairs and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden table, and a chair.

12. SOMA Park Inn – Civic Center

South of Market, 5.4 mi from Camera Obscura

Jay

£79

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an archway.

A multi-story building with a prominent sign for 'Alexis Parker' and 'Vacancy' indicating available rooms.

A hotel with a covered outdoor area, a parking garage, and high-rise buildings in the background.

A hotel reception area with a wooden counter, a clock, and a door leading outside.

13. Alexis Park Hotel

5.1 mi from Camera Obscura

Anonymous traveller

£71

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A dining area with a round table, white chairs, a bench, and a vase with flowers.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table.

A hotel entrance with a glass door displaying the name "Hayes Valley Inn" and a phone number. There are outdoor tables and stools outside the entrance.

A living room with a blue sofa, grey curtains, a mirror, and a small table with a lamp.

14. Hayes Valley Inn

4.9 mi from Camera Obscura

Mary

£73

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A corner with a white bench, a large potted plant, and a coffee machine on a shelf.

The Edwardian Hotel entrance with a classic facade, large glass doors, and a prominent awning.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a large mirror.

A hotel lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a large arched window.

15. Edwardian Hotel

5 mi from Camera Obscura

Paloma

£63

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A lobby with a mural of the Golden Gate Bridge, two black chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and a green floral bedspread. There is a nightstand with a lamp between the beds, and a window with blinds on the right side.

A multi-story building with a fire escape, a ground-floor entrance labeled "Hotel Jayne," and multiple windows.

A reception area with a mural of a coastal scene, a clock on the wall, and a book display.

16. Layne Hotel

5.5 mi from Camera Obscura

£71

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A reception area with a striped floor, a reception desk, a counter, a chandelier, and a wall-mounted TV.

A coffee shop with a tiled backsplash, a coffee machine, and a variety of packaged goods on the counter.

A multi-story motel with a sign reading "Motel Capri".

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, and a vase with flowers.

17. Motel Capri

Cow Hollow, 4.6 mi from Camera Obscura

Marcos

£91

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom.

A parking lot with a sign for Greenwich Inn, a multi-story building with balconies, and parked cars.

A parking lot with two white cars parked in front of a building with a Coca-Cola vending machine.

A modern bathroom with a vanity, sink, mirror, and a walk-in closet.

18. Greenwich Inn

Cow Hollow, 4.4 mi from Camera Obscura

Jenine Louise

£84

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A single bed with a white pillow and a mustard-colored blanket.

A narrow hallway with a door leading to a bright outdoor area.

A building with a green banner advertising a hotel.

A staircase with dark carpeting and a pink handrail.

19. Union Hotel

5.2 mi from Camera Obscura

Mike

£56

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A bar area with a checkered floor, bar stools, and a bar counter with bottles.

A hotel entrance with a black awning, brick facade, and a fire escape.

A reception area with a mosaic wall, a blue counter, and a tiled floor.

20. Hotel Julian

5.4 mi from Camera Obscura

Igor

£82

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Camera Obscura

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ocean Inn	7.8 Good 264 reviews	View
Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway	6.8 783 reviews	View
The SeaScape Inn	7.8 Good 992 reviews	View
Mirage Inn and Suites	7.2 Good 1,003 reviews	View
Twin Peaks Hotel	7.2 Good 247 reviews	View

Top Camera Obscura Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was very very good."

Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway

10/10 Excellent

"It was a bare bone room, and TV didn't work, but its so close to the ocean, to golden gate park, great quite location and easy parking. I would stay here again."

Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality

8/10 Good

"If you are driving through San Francisco, this well-located motel is very convenient. Clean & simple. Ample room. Walk to Clement St. for great food options."

CASABLANCA- Grand Edwardian View Home

10/10 Excellent

"This exquisite home was every bit as special as it looks in the photos. Our son was getting married at the Academy of Science and this was the perfect place for our family to spend the weekend. My husband set up a workstation in the dining room and happily worked all weekend. The beds were comfortable and the showers were a spa-like treat. The host was responsive to our questions and we had no issues during our stay. To note, it is difficult to find parking in the area, but there were 2 spots with the house. The house and host deserve all the 5-star ratings!"

BRAND NEW - ENTIRE FLOOR w/ OCEAN Beach View and PARKING!

10/10 Excellent

"Very well maintained and had complementary teas!"

The SeaScape Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The room was exceptionally clean! Our room faced the street, and the end of the train turn around. Although we were facing the street, the noise was minimal. A few steps to the right of the hotel there is a coffee shop with excellent coffee/pastries (very clean). It is facing the beach. The atmosphere is great. To the left of the hotel, there is Judy's restaurant. Great tacos!! Very tasty. We walked on the beach and bike/ped. area and felt very safe. Will definitely book hotel again in the future. Parking is included, which was great!!"

Gorgeous 3br/1ba home near Ocean Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, responsive hosts!"

Spacious SF Haven: Cozy Bedrooms & Modern Kitchen - Safest neighborhood in SF

10/10 Excellent

"LOVED it!! We had a great time, the house is lovely, spacious, and comfortable. Amazing temperature control, water pressure, dishwasher, wifi, closet space and hangers, everything The neighborhood is completely walkable, safe, quiet, and a short/reasonable car to any neighborhood. I had no issues but the host is super nice and communicative. Unlike other share homes, they provide a ton of towels and liquid hand soap in each bathroom! It was such a treat to not have to buy things like hand soap, dish soap and cups. Also great coffee machine and a fancy breville espresso machine I was too timid to attempt to use without barista skills. We didn’t end up bringing my dog, but the house and outdoor space (plus the park) would have been perfect.I’m also a huge germaphobe and the house was clean! And the water is really nice - I often have trouble washing my hair when traveling but the showers are great and the water is not hard or chlorine-y."

Gorgeous 3-Bedroom Home, San Francisco, Short Walk GG Park, Museums and UCSF Med

10/10 Excellent

"This was such a great place to stay. Clean, quiet and communication was quick.Can’t wait to be back!"

Other attractions near Camera Obscura

The Golden Gate Bridge spanning a body of water with mountains in the background and green trees in the foreground.

Lands End Lookout

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A windmill surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.

Dutch Windmill

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Cliff House

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Find out about the history of San Francisco with a stop at Cliff House. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

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Sutro Baths Ruins

After visiting Sutro Baths Ruins, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco.

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Sutro Heights Park

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Sutro Heights Park, a lovely green space in San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.

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Seal Rocks Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seal Rocks Beach during your trip to San Francisco?

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Queen Wilhelmina Garden

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Queen Wilhelmina Garden, a lovely green space in San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.

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Lands End Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lands End Beach during your trip to San Francisco?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Camera Obscura?

Camera Obscura is located in a scenic area of San Francisco known for its beautiful ocean views and popular art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 9 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Camera Obscura?

Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Camera Obscura. Other good options within 5 miles include The SeaScape Inn and Ocean Inn.

How many hotels will I find close to Camera Obscura?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Camera Obscura.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Camera Obscura, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Camera Obscura.

What can I see and do near Camera Obscura?

Legion of Honor, De Young Museum and California Academy of Sciences feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Golden Gate Bridge, Point Bonita Lighthouse and Fort Point National Historical Site are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at The Fillmore, Castro Theatre and Bay Area Theatresports.

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Our top choices for Camera Obscura hotels

1. Ocean Inn

2. Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway

3. The SeaScape Inn

4. Mirage Inn and Suites

5. Twin Peaks Hotel

6. Tilden Hotel

7. Perramont Hotel

8. FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

9. Embassy Hotel

10. Presidio Parkway Inn

11. Buena Vista Motor Inn

12. SOMA Park Inn – Civic Center

13. Alexis Park Hotel

14. Hayes Valley Inn

15. Edwardian Hotel

16. Layne Hotel

17. Motel Capri

18. Greenwich Inn

19. Union Hotel

20. Hotel Julian

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Top Camera Obscura Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway

Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality

CASABLANCA- Grand Edwardian View Home

BRAND NEW - ENTIRE FLOOR w/ OCEAN Beach View and PARKING!

The SeaScape Inn

Gorgeous 3br/1ba home near Ocean Beach

Spacious SF Haven: Cozy Bedrooms & Modern Kitchen - Safest neighborhood in SF

Gorgeous 3-Bedroom Home, San Francisco, Short Walk GG Park, Museums and UCSF Med

Other attractions near Camera Obscura

Lands End Lookout

Dutch Windmill

Cliff House

Sutro Baths Ruins

Sutro Heights Park

Seal Rocks Beach

Queen Wilhelmina Garden

Lands End Beach

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