What is Central Waterfront like?

Travelers to San Francisco's Central Waterfront neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Central Waterfront? Consider a visit to San Francisco Bay while you're in the neighborhood.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central Waterfront, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in Central Waterfront.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Central Waterfront?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Central Waterfront, head over to our customer service page .

What are the top things to see and do in Central Waterfront?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Craft & Design or Letterform Archive during your visit to Central Waterfront. A visit to San Francisco Bay is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighborhood. Oracle Park and Chase Center are some favorite places to visit in the area around Central Waterfront. While you're out sightseeing in San Francisco, be sure to visit other sights like The Midway or Pier 80.

How can I get around Central Waterfront and the greater San Francisco area?

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at 23rd Street Station, 20th Street Station, or UCSF Medical Center Station. To venture out of town, take a train from 22nd Street Station.

Top Central Waterfront Hotels

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

Next weekend

In two weeks

Our top choices for Central Waterfront hotels

1. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

2.4 km from Central Waterfront

Xiaolei

￥39,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

2. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

1.9 km from Central Waterfront

Fernando

￥43,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

3. Hotel VIA

2.4 km from Central Waterfront

Michael

￥36,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

4. Grand Hyatt San Francisco

Union Square, 3.9 km from Central Waterfront

Maria Amor

￥33,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

5. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Nob Hill, 4.7 km from Central Waterfront

Sampada

￥28,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

6. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Financial District, 4.1 km from Central Waterfront

Saul

￥49,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 13 - Aug 14

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

13.9 km from Central Waterfront

Blythe

￥22,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 13 - Aug 14

8. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

17.2 km from Central Waterfront

Jeffrey

￥21,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

9. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Union Square, 3.7 km from Central Waterfront

Vicki

￥40,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

10. Galleria Park Hotel

Financial District, 3.9 km from Central Waterfront

LOVLEEN

￥31,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

11. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd

12.4 km from Central Waterfront

Ashley

￥22,694 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

12. Hotel Aura SFO

15.7 km from Central Waterfront

Stanley

￥21,418 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

13. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Financial District, 4.3 km from Central Waterfront

Goutam

￥26,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 13 - Aug 14

14. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

18.7 km from Central Waterfront

Fred

￥17,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

15. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

12.8 km from Central Waterfront

Luz

￥18,976 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

16. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

11.4 km from Central Waterfront

Alain

￥27,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

17. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Union Square, 3.6 km from Central Waterfront

Michael Aaron

￥28,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

18. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Union Square, 3.8 km from Central Waterfront

Mario

￥30,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

19. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Lower Nob Hill, 4 km from Central Waterfront

Padre

￥19,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

20. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Fisherman's Wharf, 6 km from Central Waterfront

Scott Eugene

￥33,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

View all properties

Where to stay in Central Waterfront

Find the best Central Waterfront areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

A street with shops, including a crystal shop and a crepes cafe.

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.

See properties

A cityscape with tall buildings, a central plaza with palm trees, and a flag on one of the buildings.

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.

See properties

A trolley on a street with buildings and a clock tower.

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.

See properties

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a central park with pathways, and a few people walking.

South of Market

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

See properties

A street lined with historic buildings, parked cars, and a clear blue sky.

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.

See properties

Top Central Waterfront Hotel Reviews

The Pickwick Hotel

8/10 Good

"Staff super friendly, positive energy. Great location to walk around. Only disappointment was the refrigerator didn't work and had a smell to it."

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Very, very nice hotel!. What we noticed is how pleasant and how everyone worked hard. We didn’t see any unhappy people anywhere. With that, they had a lot of pride in their jobs and where they worked. The Bell hop worked especially hard and he was the only one on duty. It was a crazy crossover time with people checking out and people arriving early, like us. He seemed to manage it all without looking frustrated. Property was a perfect location to Fisherman’s Wharf and the waterfront. I would highly recommend staying at this location."

Find hotels in Central Waterfront, San Francisco

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Property class

Guest rating

Our top choices for Central Waterfront hotels

1. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

2. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

3. Hotel VIA

4. Grand Hyatt San Francisco

5. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

6. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

8. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

9. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

10. Galleria Park Hotel

11. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd

12. Hotel Aura SFO

13. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

14. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

15. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

16. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

17. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

18. Handlery Union Square Hotel

19. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

20. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Where to stay in Central Waterfront

Fisherman's Wharf

Union Square

Downtown San Francisco

South of Market

Nob Hill

Top Central Waterfront Hotel Reviews

The Pickwick Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Explore a world of travel with Expedia