What is Portola like?

You'll be sure to have fun visiting San Francisco's Portola neighborhood. Consider a visit to El Toro San Francisco as part of your Portola travel plans.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Portola area?

Book one of Expedia's 7 hotels and other accommodations in Portola and start exploring everything San Francisco has to offer.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Portola.

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

For more information about updating your trip to Portola or cancelling it, click here .

What are the top things to see and do in Portola?

El Toro San Francisco is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Portola. While you're out sightseeing in San Francisco, be sure to visit other sights like Space 550 or Esmeralda Slide Park.

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

1. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

6.3 km from Portola

Luis Alberto

￥19,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

2. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 9 km from Portola

Richard

￥27,298 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

8.4 km from Portola

Justin

￥23,141 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bar area with a curved wooden counter, bar stools, and a glass display case filled with bottles.

4. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

9.3 km from Portola

Mechelle

￥21,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

5. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Nob Hill, 7.1 km from Portola

Sebastian Pablo

￥22,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

6. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

8 km from Portola

Tonya

￥27,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

7. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

6 km from Portola

MELISSA

￥33,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

8. Hotel Nova SFO

9.4 km from Portola

Daniel

￥21,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

9. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

5.6 km from Portola

Heather

￥42,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

10. Comfort Inn by the Bay

Cow Hollow, 8.3 km from Portola

Diane

￥19,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

11. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

6.9 km from Portola

Jose

￥21,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.

12. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

6.9 km from Portola

Jinyu

￥19,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

13. Hotel Skye SFO

11.7 km from Portola

Terry

￥20,304 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight machines.

14. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

15.9 km from Portola

Marilyn

￥19,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, glass doors, and a clear sky.

15. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

14.1 km from Portola

Scott

￥21,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

16. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

7.8 km from Portola

kathrina

￥16,644 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A street leading to a building with a sign reading "Cow Palace".

17. Alpine Inn And Suites

2.4 km from Portola

Randy

￥18,104 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of a cityscape at sunset.

18. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Union Square, 6.5 km from Portola

Janet

￥27,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A modern outdoor lounge area with seating, fire pits, and large umbrellas.

19. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

16 km from Portola

Suan

￥24,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

20. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Union Square, 6.6 km from Portola

Jessica

￥40,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront 4.0 star property 6.3 km from Portola View	Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf 4.0 star property Fisherman's Wharf, 9 km from Portola View	La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N 3.0 star property 8.4 km from Portola View	Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel 3.0 star property 9.3 km from Portola View	Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG 3.5 star property Nob Hill, 7.1 km from Portola View
8.2 Very good 1,790 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 7,718 reviews	8.2 Very good 2,146 reviews	8.4 Very good 1,920 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 6,430 reviews
The price is ￥16,940 ￥19,942 total includes taxes & fees Nov 8 - Nov 9	The price is ￥17,657 ￥27,298 total includes taxes & fees Nov 8 - Nov 9	The price is ￥19,787 ￥23,141 total includes taxes & fees Oct 25 - Oct 26	The price is ￥18,025 ￥21,079 total includes taxes & fees Nov 6 - Nov 7	The price is ￥18,835 ￥22,168 total includes taxes & fees Nov 22 - Nov 23
No Breakfast included Yes, Pool No Spa Yes, Pet friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	Yes, Breakfast included Yes, Pool No Spa No Pet friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	Yes, Breakfast included Yes, Pool No Spa Yes, Pet friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	Yes, Breakfast included No Pool No Spa No Pet friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	No Breakfast included Yes, Pool No Spa No Pet friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking

Where to stay in Portola

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

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.

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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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A pier with a large number of sea lions resting on floating platforms.

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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A vibrant mural on a building, depicting a large figure with a heart-shaped halo, surrounded by various characters in colorful attire.

Mission District

Mission District is a destination travelers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to explore sights like SOMA Pilipinas.

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Top Portola Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Just basic, old & musty smell in room, minimal linen, no coffee in room"

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1. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

2. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

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

4. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

5. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

6. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

7. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

8. Hotel Nova SFO

9. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

10. Comfort Inn by the Bay

11. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

12. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

13. Hotel Skye SFO

14. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

15. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

16. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

17. Alpine Inn And Suites

18. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

19. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

20. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

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DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Where to stay in Portola

Union Square

Downtown San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf

South of Market

Mission District

Top Portola Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

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