Avalon Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Avalon
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"We were very excited for this hotel. The only thing going for it is the location & breakfast. To start we booked a 1 king room and got 2 doubles. The plugs were very loose, a safety concern, and we struggled to charge any of our devices. There was essentially no water pressure and we asked to use ..."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"The location was perfect for the event we were attending. The room was clean, except for some hair in the bathtub. The amenities were great and the staff were helpful. The parking is crazy expensive per night so buyer beware."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"Awesome hotel. I only had an issue with the mini fridge and the ice machine on my floor that was not working, but they took care of it within a couple of hours."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"The hotel is magnificent. The room is clean and spacious, easy to accommodate my family of 4 with 2 queue beds. Off site parking is available for half the price and is only a few mins walk away"
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Clean and ideally located. The room faced the pool and so it was occasionally noisy. We did not use the pool or fitness centre or spa or parking. The fitness centre equipment, however, looked rudimentary. Likewise the breakfast box- there is no bar or meal activity here but the area is replete with ..."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"Clean"
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Avalon
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 San Francisco Bay 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 San Francisco Bay – 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.
