Title: Avalon Travel Guide: Best of Avalon, San Francisco Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Avalon](https://expedia.co.uk/Avalon-San-Francisco-Hotels.0-n553248635976479280-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to San Francisco](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Francisco.d178305.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in San Francisco](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-San-Francisco.d178305.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Avalon Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Avalon.d553248635976479280.Car-Hire-Guide)[Avalon Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Avalon.d553248635976479280.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Avalon Travel Guide ## San Francisco ## Visit Avalon Things to do Hotels Where to stay [San Francisco travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco.dx178305) --- ### Popular places to visit ![yerba buena gardens complex](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502553/b8bd040b-086b-4e6e-963b-c1bf398cf87f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Moscone Convention Center During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Moscone-Convention-Center-Downtown-San-Francisco.d502553.Attraction) ![Golden Gate Bridge featuring a suspension bridge or treetop walkway, night scenes and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508803/7f3a8683-169a-4f91-9706-80b0485198d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Golden Gate Bridge Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Golden-Gate-Bridge-San-Francisco.d508803.Attraction) ![Pier 39 featuring street scenes, a city and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502576/0539d24a-33b1-4635-8e45-7397bf716773.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pier 39 This waterfront attraction offers thrilling rides, innovative street performers and colorful souvenir shops, but it’s the sea lions that win the day. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pier-39-Fishermans-Wharf.d502576.Attraction) ![Oracle Park featuring a bay or harbor and street scenes as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063199/e9ded285-60f9-45a6-bde5-7fd5c5f20eea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oracle Park Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oracle-Park-Downtown-San-Francisco.d6063199.Attraction) ![Alcatraz Island which includes a coastal town and island views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502554/4d59a35c-ed7e-4b54-b5f7-09ac7df7975b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alcatraz Island Escape to “The Rock,” home of the infamous and abandoned island prison, and discover how it earned a reputation as a cold and unforgiving place. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alcatraz-Island-San-Francisco.d502554.Attraction) ![Golden Gate Park featuring a garden and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507464/52822685-2982-4242-a264-5feb076f1b64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Golden Gate Park This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Golden-Gate-Park-Golden-Gate.d507464.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Golden Gate Bay Cruise Service: sail around Alcatraz! ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219796/d51f338a-6a93-4ad8-ab9b-06f7a1ddbe6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour) £28 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/golden-gate-bay-cruise-sail-around-alcatraz-1-hour.a219796.activity-details) ![Inside the cell block at Alcatraz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/671502/07d315e0-8bb1-4ae9-9236-1bb35e12946d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alcatraz Island Tour Package £100 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/alcatraz-island-tour-package.a671502.activity-details) ![California Academy of Sciences General Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219652/f0bca80b-682f-4287-bac0-eccb47dd5591.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission £36 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/california-academy-of-sciences-daytime-admission.a219652.activity-details) ![San Francisco City Lights Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219776/95f2a2ad-387b-435e-99b1-49a9d049006c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours) £42 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-city-lights-cruise-2-hours.a219776.activity-details) ![Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219896/8f48853e-8b87-4e6b-85c2-057f6b4e921c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions £76 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/go-city-san-francisco-all-inclusive-pass-with-30-attractions.a219896.activity-details) ![San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/249490/828bcf12-0cb6-425c-9852-d5ed6cb7390e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour £144 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-one-day-yosemite-and-giant-sequoias-tour.a249490.activity-details) [See all activities in San Francisco](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-San-Francisco.d178305.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Avalon ![Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10538/9ba9bb1f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG 1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA £106 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (5,251 reviews) Clean room Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=10538&PinnedHotelID=10538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479280) ![Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24700/24625/6fb55356_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf 2500 Mason St San Francisco CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £136 3 Mar - 4 Mar 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (7,302 reviews) Clean, friendly staff, great breakfast. Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=24625&PinnedHotelID=24625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479280) ![Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31420000/31419900/31419890/fc76649d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown 701 3rd St San Francisco CA £155 13 Feb - 14 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,982 reviews) Rumor's clean and comfortable. This part of SF is desamp without much homelessness Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=31419890&PinnedHotelID=31419890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479280) ![Hilton San Francisco Financial District](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4400/4302/77af977e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton San Francisco Financial District 750 Kearny St San Francisco CA £107 19 Feb - 20 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,382 reviews) Room was clean and staff was nice! They answered all questions I had and were really helpful overall! Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=4302&PinnedHotelID=4302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479280) ![Comfort Inn by the Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6000/5984/d439a184_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort Inn by the Bay 2775 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA £96 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,320 reviews) Great location and decent parking price. Parking lot very tight. Good breakfast spread. Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=5984&PinnedHotelID=5984&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479280) ![Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/913000/912982/5ee1ba27_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco 424 Clay St San Francisco CA £99 15 Mar - 16 Mar 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,956 reviews) Large spot on floor, wall dirty or scuffed up, very far from elevator for being an accessible room. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco-Excelsior.dx553248635976470979) ![Aerial View Of Urban Neighborhood ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6155705/000d8af2-94e1-4af8-bbaf-91af84845baa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Noe Valley Appreciated for its churches and architecture, you might consider exploring Noe Valley. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 22nd St Hill, and jump on the metro at Church St & Clipper St Stop or Church St & 24th St Stop to get around the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco-Noe-Valley.dx6155705) ![Mission District which includes outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/134035/1fb7195b-23e3-4a0f-a5ef-22b484069f64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mission District 3.5/5(11 area reviews) You might enjoy the bars while in Mission District. SF Armory is a notable sight, and you can get around town at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco-Mission-District.dx134035) ![Conservatory of Flowers featuring outdoor art, flowers and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069419/784003c6-5709-451d-8851-8d21984f9669.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Golden Gate If you're spending time in Golden Gate, check out sights like San Francisco Botanical Garden or Japanese Tea Garden and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Irving St & 9th Ave Stop or Irving St & 8th Ave Stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco-Golden-Gate.dx553248635976481407) ![Alamo Square showing heritage architecture, a house and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507476/fa501f80-0e96-489f-8954-4d991a4502b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Western Addition 4/5(24 area reviews) Alamo Square and Painted Ladies are top sights in Western Addition, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Duboce Avenue & Noe Street Station or Duboce Ave & Church St Stop to see more sights in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco-Western-Addition.dx173536) ![South of Market which includes skyline, a park and cbd](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/160166/f4a16719-d8ac-4494-aeaa-4bbf3b1bebfc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South of Market 3.5/5(113 area reviews) Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to SOMA Pilipinas – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping. 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