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

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

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a television, and a refrigerator.

The exterior of the Chancellor Hotel with a glass entrance, a signboard, and an ATM on the right.

A restaurant with round tables, cushioned seating, a bar area, and a ceiling fan.

1. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

2.2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Paul

￥13,960

￥16,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A marble-floored hallway leading to a living area with a sofa and a fireplace.

A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, patterned chairs, a small table with a candle, and a decorative railing.

A bar cart with gin bottles and glasses on a carpeted floor.

A spacious, elegantly furnished living area with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and a large abstract painting.

2. Galleria Park Hotel

Financial District, 2.1 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Oleg

￥21,373

￥31,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A hotel lobby with yellow seating, a bar area, and a large mirror on the wall.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A marble table with a champagne bottle, glasses, and chocolate-covered strawberries.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork.

3. Orchard Hotel

Union Square, 2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Ann

￥23,412

￥27,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A rooftop terrace with tables and potted plants, overlooking a cityscape with a prominent tower and a bridge.

A modern room with a large window offering a city view, a red chair, a white table, and a bowl of apples.

A hotel room with a large bed, a round table with a bowl of greenery, a desk with books, a framed artwork, and a view of a bridge and cityscape.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a cityscape and bridge.

4. 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

￥71,440

￥84,081 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A grand lobby with a marble floor, a staircase, and a chandelier.

A hotel with a classic facade, large arched windows, and a prominent entrance with a canopy.

A grand lobby with a marble floor, a grand staircase, and a chandelier.

A restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating options including booths and tables, and large windows providing views of the street.

5. Omni San Francisco Hotel

Financial District, 1.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Tracey

￥26,737

￥38,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

The exterior of an Orchard Hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A restaurant with multiple tables, each set with white tablecloths, plates, and cutlery.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a receptionist, a statue, and a potted plant.

A round metal table with four chairs, a bottle of wine, and a glass on the table.

6. Orchard Garden Hotel

Chinatown, 2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Ashley

￥23,388

￥27,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A rooftop lounge with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a view of a cinema in the background.

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating arrangements, and a wooden ceiling design.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a decorative wooden panel.

A modern lobby with a mix of seating areas, a bar, and a large plant.

7. The Jay, Autograph Collection

Financial District, 1.7 km from Aquarium of the Bay

David

￥54,271

￥63,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A modern bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A bar area with a bartender, wooden shelves with bottles, and bar stools.

A cozy reading nook with a stack of books, a teal sofa, and a floor lamp.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table, a bookshelf, and a large abstract painting.

8. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

2.1 km from Aquarium of the Bay

cynthia lee

￥21,772

￥32,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A balcony with a view of a tall building, a tree, and a table with chairs.

A gym with weight benches, dumbbells, and exercise machines.

A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, framed artwork on the walls, and hanging pendant lights.

9. The Huntington Hotel

Nob Hill, 1.9 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Steven

￥115,121

￥143,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wooden dresser, and a door leading to another room.

A Columbus Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and balconies.

Two single beds with matching headboards and footboards, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small nightstand with a phone.

A hotel bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, hairdryer, and coffee maker.

10. Columbus Motor Inn

Russian Hill, 0.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

julia

￥28,767

￥33,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

An outdoor cafe with brick walls, outdoor seating, and a tree in the foreground.

A bar area with three black barstools, a wooden counter, and a shelf stocked with liquor bottles.

A spacious bar area with high wooden beams, a brick wall, and a variety of seating options including bar stools and tables.

A room with a large window overlooking a harbor, featuring a sailboat and a building with multiple stories.

11. Argonaut Hotel

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

Behrooz

￥30,609

￥42,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

An outdoor patio area with modern furniture, a fire feature, and a decorative metal sculpture.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the city through the window.

A dining area with a long table set for multiple guests, surrounded by wicker chairs, with a wooden ceiling and framed artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV on a wooden cabinet, a small stool, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

12. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

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

Kirstyn

￥25,225

￥37,514 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A grand building with classical architecture, featuring columns and detailed carvings.

A dining room with a marble table, blue chairs, and a chandelier.

A luxurious room with a marble fireplace, elegant seating, and a large mirror reflecting the room's decor.

A pathway lined with benches, flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and a tree.

13. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

Chinatown, 1.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Simona

￥62,310

￥81,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and booths, a tiled pillar, and a unique ceiling design.

A bar area with stools, a red door, and a wall with a fruit pattern.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a large mirror.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a potted plant, a tablet, and a TV on the wall.

14. Hotel G San Francisco

2.3 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Jason

￥19,091

￥28,875 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a compact kitchen area, and a mirror.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator.

A corner room with a grey sofa, two pillows, a small round wooden table, a radiator, and a wooden cabinet with a hanger.

A Star Motel with a prominent sign, a balcony, and a tall chimney.

15. Star Motel

Cow Hollow, 2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Katie

￥16,836

￥19,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A spacious lobby with modern seating, a large abstract sculpture, and a high ceiling with linear lighting.

A high-rise building with a view of a waterfront promenade, a clock tower, and a bridge in the distance.

A spacious lobby with a large abstract sculpture, tiered seating, and modern lighting fixtures.

A modern interior with a central escalator, multiple levels, and a distinctive sculpture.

16. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Financial District, 2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Rajdeep

￥31,858

￥44,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A white car parked in a modern indoor space with a circular ceiling, large windows, and potted plants.

The exterior of a Holiday Inn Express hotel with a clear entrance, a sign indicating 'Entrance Only' and 'Clearance 9-6', and the hotel's name displayed prominently.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large screen displaying the weather.

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

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

Miren

￥22,253

￥31,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A modern hotel exterior with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern restaurant with outdoor seating and a prominent sign.

A bar area with three arched mirrors, a variety of bottles, and black chairs.

18. Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

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

Stacey

￥22,733

￥33,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A multi-story hotel with a flat facade, large windows, and a sign reading 'COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT.'

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a dark wooden wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, seating, and artwork on the walls.

A kitchen area with a microwave, two refrigerators stocked with beverages and snacks, and shelves with various packaged foods.

19. Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf

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

Amanda

￥28,048

￥33,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A reception desk with a glass display case containing potted plants, a coffee station with a coffee maker, and a wall-mounted trash can.

A white SUV parked in a multi-level parking garage.

A vending machine stocked with snacks and a water dispenser.

A bathroom with a granite countertop, a white sink, a microwave, and a cabinet with towels.

20. Castle Inn

Nob Hill, 1.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Taoufik

￥21,854

￥25,679 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Aquarium of the Bay

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square	9.4 Exceptional 3,417 reviews	View
Galleria Park Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,008 reviews	View
Orchard Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Omni San Francisco Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,230 reviews	View

Top Aquarium of the Bay Hotel Reviews

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Very close to fisherman’s wharf. Clean and comfortable."

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful location and reasonably priced for the area. Staff was super friendly!"

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was great. The location is perfect if it’s your first time to San Francisco. The hotel was clean, the bed was comfortable, the sheets stay on the bed, and the pillows were real pillows. I would stay there again in a second. It was great for our four nights in San Francisco."

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"We were blown away by the service from valet, to front desk, to housekeeping, to the bartenders. This was old-fashioned, customer-first service. Our balcony view was breathtaking and the bed and room comfortable and enormous. Bathroom upgraded. So fantastic. I am sad we only stayed one night. We cannot wait to come back."

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay. The hotel is clean and bright and comfortable. Breakfast buffet was amazing! It is situated an easy walk away from Fishermans Warf and the Pier. Travelling with kids, this made it easy. Parking is a bit expensive, but there are off site lots close by to choose from if preferred. Highly recommend!"

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Location is excellent in direct neighbourhood of pier 39. Stuff is super kind and helpfull. Hotel has very nice patio whereyou can sit by the fire in the evening. Irooms seem to be a little bit old and worn but Zephyr is probably the best hotel in this area . It has very good vibes. Our stay was very pleasant."

Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

10/10 Excellent

"The location is near Chinese market and walkable distance"

Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Faulty dead bolt. Small detail but important."

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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 180 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 180 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 Exploratorium, Cable Car Museum, or Market Street Railway Museum. Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, and Columbus Tower 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. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

2. Galleria Park Hotel

3. Orchard Hotel

4. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

5. Omni San Francisco Hotel

6. Orchard Garden Hotel

7. The Jay, Autograph Collection

8. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

9. The Huntington Hotel

10. Columbus Motor Inn

11. Argonaut Hotel

12. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

13. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

14. Hotel G San Francisco

15. Star Motel

16. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

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

18. Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

19. Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf

20. Castle Inn

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Top Aquarium of the Bay Hotel Reviews

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

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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