What is Balboa Park like?

Travelers to the Balboa Park neighborhood in San Francisco will be sure to enjoy their stay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Balboa Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Balboa Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Balboa Park?

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What is there to do in this San Francisco neighborhood?

A few places to visit in the area around Balboa Park include Cayuga Park, Mt. Davidson Park, and Harry Steps. While you're out sightseeing, San Bruno Mountain State Park and Cow Palace Arena and Festival Grounds are a couple of additional sights to visit in San Francisco.

How can I get around Balboa Park and the greater San Francisco area?

Looking for a quick way to explore more of the city? Catch a ride on metro transit at San Jose Ave & Ocean Ave Stop and San Jose Ave & Santa Ynez Ave Stop.

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1. Alpine Inn And Suites

2.2 km from Balboa Park

Arthur

￥18,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A multi-level hotel atrium with outdoor seating areas, a pool, and a central lounge.

2. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

8.3 km from Balboa Park

Christian

￥27,150 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A La Quinta hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

8.5 km from Balboa Park

Andree

￥21,794 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern interior with a wooden partition, a stone accent wall, and a bar area.

4. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

7.3 km from Balboa Park

Luis Alberto

￥18,141 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

5. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Nob Hill, 7.7 km from Balboa Park

Mawel

￥22,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A buffet counter with coffee machines, a TV, and various food items.

6. Stanyan Park Hotel

5.2 km from Balboa Park

Kimberly

￥42,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 2 - Dec 3

An outdoor patio with modern seating, a fire feature, and string lights.

7. Home2 Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North

8.2 km from Balboa Park

Jeoffrey

￥22,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

A restaurant setting with round tables, chairs, and empty wine glasses.

8. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

9.4 km from Balboa Park

Mechelle

￥21,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature, adjacent to a bar and dining area with modern decor.

9. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

7.6 km from Balboa Park

Jamaya

￥35,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a counter with a coffee station.

10. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

7.4 km from Balboa Park

Heather

￥39,870 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A tall hotel with a modern design, a prominent entrance, and a view of the city skyline.

11. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Financial District, 8.7 km from Balboa Park

Huy

￥17,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

12. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 9.8 km from Balboa Park

Richard

￥28,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

13. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

7.5 km from Balboa Park

Rebecca

￥19,534 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 28 - Nov 29

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, television, and a microwave.

14. Hotel Nova SFO

9.5 km from Balboa Park

Nathanael

￥23,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

15. Comfort Inn by the Bay

Cow Hollow, 8.8 km from Balboa Park

Crystal

￥19,284 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A hotel lobby with a central reception desk, large columns, and hanging pendant lights.

16. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

8.2 km from Balboa Park

Riley

￥16,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A modern lobby with a cityscape mural, a reception desk, seating area, and a door with blinds.

17. Hotel Skye SFO

11.5 km from Balboa Park

Terry

￥20,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and a high ceiling with skylights.

18. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Union Square, 7.6 km from Balboa Park

Jessica

￥36,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 30 - Dec 1

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'PARC 55' sign, multiple floors, and a corner location with a visible street view.

19. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Union Square, 7.5 km from Balboa Park

Elizabeth

￥27,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A spacious lobby with modern seating, a large abstract sculpture, and a high ceiling with linear lighting.

20. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Financial District, 9 km from Balboa Park

Sina

￥44,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Stanyan Park Hotel	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Alpine Inn And Suites	2.0 star property	8.0 Very good 1,005 reviews	View
LUMA Hotel San Francisco	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 2,661 reviews	View
Marina Motel	2.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,290 reviews	View

Where to stay in Balboa Park

Find the best Balboa Park areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Balboa Park

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Union Square

Major tourist destination in downtown San Francisco, Union Square boasts shopping, hotels, and theaters. Explore department stores, boutiques, and galleries, or catch a performance at various theaters. Enjoy the Dewey Monument and stunning views from nearby hotels. Easily accessible via cable car lines, buses, and subway systems.

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Downtown San Francisco

Serving as San Francisco's central business district, this area boasts Northern California's two tallest buildings, the Salesforce Tower and Transamerica Pyramid. Explore shopping malls like the Embarcadero Center and enjoy parks such as Sue Biermann Park, all easily accessible via Muni bus and rail lines.

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Fisherman's Wharf

Discover Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square, and the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park in this bustling tourist hotspot. Savor seafood at family-owned restaurants and explore the sea lion colony, while enjoying convenient cable car access.

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South of Market

From baseball games to top-notch art exhibits, find endless entertainment in one of San Francisco’s fastest-growing neighborhoods.

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Nob Hill

Luxury hotels, historic mansions, and Michelin-starred restaurants abound in this upscale area. Explore Union Square shopping district, Grace Cathedral, and the SF Masonic Auditorium for a taste of culture and history.

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Top Balboa Park Hotel Reviews

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was spacious and clean. The breakfast was pretty good and had a waffle maker. The free airport shuttle is convenient too and worked well. I'd stay here again if I needed to for an airport layover."

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

8/10 Good

"Thank you , Holiday Inn San Francisco!! The view from my room was BREATH TAKING ! The Hotel was clean ! Staff were all polite and extremely helpful ! And I loved all of the amenities like the pool and the gym ! I truly enjoyed all of the surrounding restaurants and nightlife just outside of the hotel ! Definitely going to book again !"

Hotel Julian

8/10 Good

"We have two rooms, when we get there, one room the sink clogged and the other room smells bad. We ask the staff to fix it, the room with clogged sink they cannot fix they change the room for us right away but the room with bad smells the staff keep telling us they didn’t smell anything and don’t want to change the room for us, we insisted and finally the staff ask the manager and the manager agree to change the room for us. And to mention here, the staff’s (a guy working after 5pm) attitude is not good, being rude to my friend. To be fair, the hotel overall is clean and other staff is nice."

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

8/10 Good

"Very minimalistic features. A stool, instead of a chair. Our room was a handicap access room, and 3 times during our stay, we had to go down to the front desk to get help because the automatic door would not open. They were very helpful, but the issue was never completely addressed. In spite of this, we were comfortable here."

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Our top choices for Balboa Park hotels

1. Alpine Inn And Suites

2. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

4. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

5. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

6. Stanyan Park Hotel

7. Home2 Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North

8. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

9. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

10. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

11. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

12. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

13. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

14. Hotel Nova SFO

15. Comfort Inn by the Bay

16. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

17. Hotel Skye SFO

18. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

19. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

20. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

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