The Best Hotels Closest to Aquarium of the Bay in San Francisco for 2026

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1. Orchard Hotel

Union Square, 2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

James Donald

￥22,396

￥26,713 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

2. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

2.2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Paul

￥13,883

￥16,393 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

3. Marines Memorial Club & Hotel

Theater District, 2.2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

￥26,296

￥30,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

49-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, pay movies

4. Omni San Francisco Hotel

Financial District, 1.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Tracey

￥34,206

￥46,815 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

5. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Financial District, 1.9 km from Aquarium of the Bay

"Everything about the stay was first class. We checked in early and and our room was ready. McKenzie was friendly and very helpful at check-in. Our room was clean and beautifully maintained. We frequented the bar downstairs each night of our stay and were treated like royalty by our host Bryce and by our servers Kabin and Anton. To sum up, our stay was outstanding and I'd highly recommend this property to anyone visiting San Francisco,"

William

￥74,375

￥87,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, towels

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

6. Columbus Motor Inn

Russian Hill, 0.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

julia

￥28,302

￥33,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

7. Orchard Garden Hotel

Chinatown, 2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Ashley

￥23,498

￥28,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments

8. The Huntington Hotel

Nob Hill, 1.9 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Steven

￥127,113

￥158,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

9. Argonaut Hotel

Fisherman's Wharf, 1 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Michelle

￥36,920

￥50,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

10. Star Motel

Cow Hollow, 2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Katie

￥19,627

￥22,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

11. Galleria Park Hotel

Financial District, 2.1 km from Aquarium of the Bay

LOVLEEN

￥23,754

￥34,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

12. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

2.1 km from Aquarium of the Bay

cynthia lee

￥21,009

￥31,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

13. White Swan Inn

2.1 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Mohamed

￥21,349

￥30,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

14. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.5 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Spencer

￥25,067

￥37,278 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.6 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Karen

￥23,704

￥33,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

16. Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.7 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Stacey

￥21,318

￥31,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

17. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.7 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Jessica

￥26,905

￥31,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

18. Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Amanda

￥25,327

￥29,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

19. Hotel G San Francisco

2.3 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Jason

￥20,164

￥30,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

20. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

Chinatown, 1.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Simona

￥55,999

￥73,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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Compare popular hotels close to Aquarium of the Bay

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Orchard Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,014 reviews	View
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square	9.4 Exceptional 3,425 reviews	View
Marines Memorial Club & Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 176 reviews	View
Omni San Francisco Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,257 reviews	View
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero	9.6 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View

Top Aquarium of the Bay Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was cozy and clean. The breakfast here is outstanding!"

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

8/10 Good

"So, the room was great which is the most inportant thing. It did provide free ear plugs due to the noise. We don’t need them and slept fine. Food is not available in the hotel. So, you have to eat out which is ok. The thing that let it down for me was when booking in it all seemed to be about selling us things (or trying to!). The concierge just tried to sell rather than help."

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff..loved breakfast"

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, and the staff were friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help. The location was convenient, making it easy to get around and enjoy the area. The service was excellent, and the overall atmosphere was relaxing and pleasant. Everything was well organised, and I felt comfortable throughout my stay. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable stay with great service. I would happily stay here again!"

Argonaut Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous place and location is amazing. Great view of the bay and walkable to the wharf, Pier 39, etc."

Comfort Inn by the Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Great service and ambience. Location is great as well. Definitely recommending this to others!"

Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean and the staff very helpful. Great location too"

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very spacious. Close to china town so lots of good places to eat. Definitely will come back here next time."

Fairmont San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely love this place! Gorgeous lobby, helpful staff, great views. The daily activities were fun and our bartender in the bar was a delight! The only disappointment was the coffeeshop. It needs to be updated and the quality of the coffee and pastries really needs to match the food city that it's located in. Other than that a great stay and will happily return!"

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Pier 39

9.0/10 (31,803 reviews)

This waterfront attraction offers thrilling rides, innovative street performers and colorful souvenir shops, but it’s the sea lions that win the day.

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California Welcome Center

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Francisco St Steps

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SkyStar Wheel Fisherman’s Wharf

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Aquarium of the Bay?

Aquarium of the Bay 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 178 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Aquarium of the Bay?

Adjacent to Aquarium of the Bay, 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. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel Zephyr San Francisco and Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Aquarium of the Bay?

Expedia has 178 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Aquarium of the Bay.

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

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Aquarium of the Bay.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Aquarium of the Bay?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Aquarium of the Bay, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Aquarium of the Bay?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, or Exploratorium. Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, and Fort Mason are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can check out the local talent at SF Masonic Auditorium, Marines Memorial Theater, and SHN Curran Theatre.

How can I get to Aquarium of the Bay?

You can take advantage of metro transit at Jones St and Beach St Stop, Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop, and Hyde St & Beach St Stop. If you'd like to venture around the surrounding area, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for Aquarium of the Bay hotels

1. Orchard Hotel

2. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

3. Marines Memorial Club & Hotel

4. Omni San Francisco Hotel

5. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

6. Columbus Motor Inn

7. Orchard Garden Hotel

8. The Huntington Hotel

9. Argonaut Hotel

10. Star Motel

11. Galleria Park Hotel

12. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

13. White Swan Inn

14. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

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

16. Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

17. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

18. Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf

19. Hotel G San Francisco

20. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

Compare popular hotels close to Aquarium of the Bay

Top Aquarium of the Bay Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Argonaut Hotel

Comfort Inn by the Bay

Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Fairmont San Francisco

Other attractions near Aquarium of the Bay

San Francisco Carousel

Pier 39

Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze

Boudin at the Wharf Museum

California Welcome Center

Francisco St Steps

SkyStar Wheel Fisherman’s Wharf

Jack Early Park

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