The Best Hotels Closest to Exploratorium in San Francisco for 2026

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Marines Memorial Club & Hotel

Theater District, 1.7 km from Exploratorium

Marcel

￥32,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 22 - Jul 23

Orchard Hotel

Union Square, 1.5 km from Exploratorium

VICTORINO DLG.

￥25,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Financial District, 0.9 km from Exploratorium

Razan

￥87,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 13 - Aug 14

Omni San Francisco Hotel

Financial District, 0.9 km from Exploratorium

David

￥40,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 1 - Aug 2

Galleria Park Hotel

Financial District, 1.3 km from Exploratorium

IAN R

￥30,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 19 - Jul 20

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

South of Market, 1.6 km from Exploratorium

Sumitra

￥39,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 15 - Aug 16

White Swan Inn

Lower Nob Hill, 1.7 km from Exploratorium

Mohamed

￥29,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 19 - Jul 20

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Union Square, 1.9 km from Exploratorium

David

￥41,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 31 - Aug 1

citizenM San Francisco Union Square

Union Square, 1.8 km from Exploratorium

Vinay

￥23,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 19 - Jul 20

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Lower Nob Hill, 1.6 km from Exploratorium

Devin

￥18,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 28 - Jul 29

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Financial District, 0.8 km from Exploratorium

Saul

￥57,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 15 - Aug 16

Orchard Garden Hotel

Chinatown, 1.2 km from Exploratorium

john

￥28,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 18 - Jul 19

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Columbus Motor Inn

Russian Hill, 1.6 km from Exploratorium

julia

￥35,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 17 - Jul 18

Hotel Emblem San Francisco

Lower Nob Hill, 1.6 km from Exploratorium

Matthew

￥32,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 17 - Jul 18

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 1.5 km from Exploratorium

Robert

￥35,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

Chinatown, 1.2 km from Exploratorium

Shristi

￥76,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

The St. Regis San Francisco

South of Market, 1.7 km from Exploratorium

John

￥93,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 31 - Aug 1

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

South of Market, 1.7 km from Exploratorium

Klaus

￥90,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Hotel G San Francisco

Lower Nob Hill, 1.8 km from Exploratorium

Andrew

￥27,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 19 - Jul 20

The Jay, Autograph Collection

Financial District, 0.7 km from Exploratorium

Paul

￥61,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 15 - Aug 16

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Compare popular hotels close to Exploratorium

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Marines Memorial Club & Hotel	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 139 reviews	View
Orchard Hotel	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,010 reviews	View
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero	5.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Omni San Francisco Hotel	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,269 reviews	View
Galleria Park Hotel	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View

Top Exploratorium Hotel Reviews

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were clean, Staff was wonderful, Parking not too out of place, employees at parking garage was just as kind. My dislike was, the refrigerator wobbled, unstable. I would love to revisit your site and stay a couple more days. I loved it."

The Pickwick Hotel

8/10 Good

"Stayed twice at the beginning and end of 3 weeks in California. Great location 2 minutes from Powell BART so very easy for the airport. Big room so no problem with cases, Even a walk in wardrobe. Good links for the city (cable car, trolley and buses) and we also walked to a lot of places. Would certainly stay again. The only 'drawback' was an extremely rude night receptionist who made life VERY difficult on one night. Considering putting in a formal complaint he was so bad."

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Family staying in SF - 3 rooms for 3 nights and overall Hotel Zoe was excellent. All the staff couldn’t do enough to help especially reception team and huge thanks to Ryan from the restaurant who went above and beyond for his help with the Waymo experience 😁 Very well located hotel for Fisherman’s Wharf and the vintage Cable Car to Union Square. A long way out to Golden Gate Park but still well worth the journey. Parking at the hotel very expensive but plenty of other options nearby and only other negative was the bathroom design - door for sink area into bathroom a bit awkward and floor getting wet from shower through the ‘tap hole’ in the shower screen. Everything was always clean and tidy, nice area to sit out by the fires in the evening and tea/coffee station at nice touch in the mornings."

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"although the room was clean, one of the water glasses in the bathroom was chipped and i cut my lip on it. the signage about taking stuff and having it billed to us later was unexpected and strange. i thought breakfast was included but we were charged for it. the staff was polite and professional and union square designer shops were just a block away. it was overall, a good stay. thank you."

Hotels near other Exploratorium attractions

America's Cup Pavilion

You can get tickets for a performance at America's Cup Pavilion during your trip to San Francisco. Take in the fascinating museums and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Exploratorium?

Exploratorium is located in a vibrant area of San Francisco known for its top museums and stunning architecture. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 342 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Exploratorium?

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Exploratorium. Other good choices within a short distance include Hyatt Regency San Francisco and Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco.

How many hotels will I find close to Exploratorium?

Expedia has 342 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Exploratorium.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Exploratorium, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Exploratorium.

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What can I see and do near Exploratorium?

Study the collections at Market Street Railway Museum, North Beach Museum, or Cable Car Museum. Sights like Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and Coit Tower are landmarks to visit in the area. You can catch a show at SF Masonic Auditorium, Marines Memorial Theater, and SHN Curran Theatre.

How can I get to Exploratorium?

Take advantage of metro transit at Columbus Ave & Lombard St Stop, Columbus Ave & Chestnut St Stop, and Taylor St & Columbus Ave Stop. If you'd like to explore farther outside of the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for Exploratorium hotels

Marines Memorial Club & Hotel

Orchard Hotel

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Omni San Francisco Hotel

Galleria Park Hotel

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

White Swan Inn

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

citizenM San Francisco Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Orchard Garden Hotel

Columbus Motor Inn

Hotel Emblem San Francisco

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Hotel G San Francisco

The Jay, Autograph Collection

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Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

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America's Cup Pavilion

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