The East Side Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit The East Side
Stay near popular The East Side attractions
Things to do
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group)
de Young Museum General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in The East Side
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
"This hotel is nice, kidness, very nice personal. I recommend. Thanks"
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Hotel Focus SFO
"Mold in room, cobwebs, sink falling off of wall. Will not stay here again!"
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
"Clean & safe"
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Staff very good. Room very suitable for our needs. Bathroom a bit old fashioned."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Refrigerated not cold at all, ac didnt work, complsined, instead of moving to snother room i was brought a sad little fan, i ended up checking out around midnight, waste of money super old, my friends sinuses acting up, sneezing watery eyes had to take benedryl, mold, mildew? Who knows its awful"
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"We stayed here two nights as a family of four. We went to a Giants game and the walking distance was not bad. The bar is a nice place to have a drink. Breakfast buffet was too spendy for us, so we skipped that. We have stayed at a lot of hotels in the city and this was one of the better ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Where to stay in The East Side
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 Chase Center 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 Chase Center – 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.
