What is Portola like?

You'll be sure to have fun visiting San Francisco's Portola neighborhood.

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?

A few places to visit in the area around Portola include Esmeralda Slide Park, Bayview Opera House, and Cow Palace. When you're sightseeing in San Francisco, Harry Steps and Eleanor Harwood Gallery are also worth a stop.

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Our top choices for Portola hotels

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

19.8 km from Portola

Walkiria

￥17,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 4 - Apr 5

Aloft San Francisco Airport

14.1 km from Portola

Mark

￥24,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 24 - Apr 25

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 9 km from Portola

Debra

￥32,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 12 - Apr 13

The Evergreen

23.9 km from Portola

William

￥23,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 6 - Apr 7

Hotel Aura SFO

12.1 km from Portola

Allyson

￥18,756 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 12 - Apr 13

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

5.6 km from Portola

Alexis

￥41,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 18 - Apr 19

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf, 9 km from Portola

Ramona

￥33,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 19 - Apr 20

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 8.9 km from Portola

Gina

￥34,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 5 - Apr 6

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

16 km from Portola

Fritz Lou

￥19,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 12 - Apr 13

Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda

14.8 km from Portola

Juvy V

￥20,190 total

includes taxes & fees

May 3 - May 4

Hotel Garrett

South of Market, 5.8 km from Portola

Abhinav

￥16,444 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 10 - Apr 11

Marin Lodge

30.5 km from Portola

Barbara

￥19,476 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 5 - Apr 6

Vagabond Inn Executive San Francisco Airport

14.6 km from Portola

Justina

￥17,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 18 - Apr 19

The Dylan at SFO

14.5 km from Portola

Aurora

￥22,581 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 26 - Apr 27

HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

16.2 km from Portola

James

￥27,207 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 9 - Apr 10

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 8.8 km from Portola

Clyden

￥31,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 26 - Apr 27

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

6 km from Portola

Lauren

￥37,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 5 - Apr 6

Two Queens Deluxe Room | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

29.9 km from Portola

Mourine

￥16,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 4 - Apr 5

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

17.9 km from Portola

Marisa

￥25,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 12 - Apr 13

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Hotel Skye SFO

11.7 km from Portola

Kelly

￥19,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 5 - Apr 6

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Where to stay in Portola

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

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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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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North Beach

Adjacent to Chinatown and the Financial District, this "Little Italy" boasts Italian restaurants, cafes, and bakeries along Columbus Avenue and Washington Square. Explore the National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi and City Lights Bookstore.

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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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