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
de Young Museum General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Portola
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Fairmont San Francisco
"I've stayed in a few different Fairmont hotels before, and my experiences have largely been positive. Fairmont hotels tend to be in older and more historic buildings, and their charm and vintage quirks, excellent service, and amenities have kept me coming back for special vacation experiences. For ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"clean room nice view good breakfast good staff"
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"i got pubes on my bed. Nice"
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"Nice hotel"
Reviewed on 21 Jul 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.
