Portola Travel Guide
San Francisco
Stay near popular Portola attractions
Things to do
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco SkyStar Wheel - Private Gondolas
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Portola
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Very clean room, easy parking and walking distance to what we wanted"
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Nona"
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
The Pickwick Hotel
"my room is near the elevator, so it is not quite at night."
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Decent hotel and a short walk to the Piers and Chinatown.Also close by to the BART rail system to and from the airport.Room was clean with basic amenities such as coffee & tea making facilities,fridge and a safe.bathroom/shower was ok size too. The staff on the front desk were ok when I checked in,but ..."
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Portola
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.
