Portola Travel Guide
San Francisco
Stay near popular Portola attractions
Things to do
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
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
"Nice for short stay. Sunroof pool was nice. Not many local shops or stores around. Be prepared to take Uber/Lyft to attractions."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Would not hesitate to stay here again, very conveniently located to fisherman’s wharf."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Amazing room. Nearby everything and had parking specifically for hotel guests (mines came out to $77 but overall reasonable pricing)"
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026
The Pickwick Hotel
"Shower should have guard rails/handles"
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
"Nice, clean place to stay. They did a great job cleaning and updating it Hate that there is only a 3rd party parking garage that's no cheap but I guess that's what you get staying closer to the Wharf."
Reviewed on 10 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.
