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

Kelcie

￥22,703 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

ming

￥30,787 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

￥24,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

Lori

￥19,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

5. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

8 km from Portola

Carolyn Jeane

￥25,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

6. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

6 km from Portola

Morgan

￥33,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

7. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

5.6 km from Portola

Farukh

￥45,905 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

8. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Nob Hill, 7.1 km from Portola

John

￥24,393 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

9. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

6.9 km from Portola

Sheila Marie

￥22,558 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

10. Hotel Skye SFO

11.7 km from Portola

Laurie

￥21,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

11. Comfort Inn by the Bay

Cow Hollow, 8.3 km from Portola

Diane

￥20,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

12. Hotel Nova SFO

9.4 km from Portola

Anne

￥23,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

13. The Westin San Francisco Airport

14.1 km from Portola

Matthew

￥27,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

14. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

7.8 km from Portola

kathrina

￥18,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

15. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Union Square, 6.6 km from Portola

Isaac

￥39,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'PARC 55' sign, a 'Barbary Coach' restaurant, and a view of the street with light trails from moving vehicles.

16. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Union Square, 6.5 km from Portola

Janet

￥25,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

17. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

14.1 km from Portola

Scott

￥24,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

18. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

16 km from Portola

Karen

￥24,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel with a sleek exterior and a parked sports car in front.

19. Hotel VIA

6.1 km from Portola

Murtaza

￥36,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

20. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

6.9 km from Portola

eric

￥22,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Where to stay in Portola

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

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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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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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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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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 cityscape with a prominent skyscraper, a bridge, and a mix of modern and historic buildings.

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 Portola Hotel Reviews

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Property was very clean overall. Room was nice and quiet very cozy. The hotel restaurant and bar had very excellent food options and everything in the area is within walking distance from shopping to restaurants and a ton of public transportation."

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

10/10 Excellent

"The best part of our stay was the interactions with Robbie at the front desk. From the time we checked in to check out, he went out of his way to be helpful, attentive and kind—even remembered our names! Always smiling and engaging, he represents the property well in his attention to quality customer experience."

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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. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

6. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

7. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

8. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

9. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

10. Hotel Skye SFO

11. Comfort Inn by the Bay

12. Hotel Nova SFO

13. The Westin San Francisco Airport

14. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

15. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

16. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

17. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

18. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

19. Hotel VIA

20. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Where to stay in Portola

Union Square

Fisherman's Wharf

Downtown San Francisco

South of Market

Nob Hill

Top Portola Hotel Reviews

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

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