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

VICTORINO DLG.

￥22,567

￥26,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

2. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Financial District, 1.9 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Razan

￥72,412

￥85,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

3. Omni San Francisco Hotel

Financial District, 1.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Josh

￥33,920

￥46,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 14 - Aug 15

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

4. Star Motel

Cow Hollow, 2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Luke

￥22,591

￥26,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

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

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

5. Columbus Motor Inn

Russian Hill, 0.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

julia

￥26,931

￥31,644 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

6. Galleria Park Hotel

Financial District, 2.1 km from Aquarium of the Bay

LOVLEEN

￥20,925

￥31,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

7. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Lower Nob Hill, 2.2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Padre

￥16,281

￥19,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

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

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

8. Argonaut Hotel

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

Michelle

￥28,775

￥40,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

9. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

Lower Nob Hill, 2.1 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Gretas

￥21,455

￥31,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

10. White Swan Inn

Lower Nob Hill, 2.1 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Mohamed

￥23,995

￥33,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

11. Orchard Garden Hotel

Chinatown, 2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

DARSHAK

￥26,468

￥31,495 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

12. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

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

danny

￥23,077

￥34,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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

Scott Eugene

￥22,086

￥31,121 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

14. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

Chinatown, 1.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Danny

￥55,492

￥72,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

15. The Jay, Autograph Collection

Financial District, 1.7 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Megan

￥50,799

￥59,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 14 - Aug 15

16. Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf

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

MYRTLE MARGARET

￥23,853

￥28,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

17. Hotel G San Francisco

Lower Nob Hill, 2.3 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Iverson

￥19,996

￥29,848 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

18. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

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

Julie

￥23,980

￥28,223 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments

19. The Huntington Hotel

Nob Hill, 1.9 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Steven

￥126,050

￥156,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

20. Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

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

Stacey

￥22,086

￥32,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Aquarium of the Bay

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Orchard Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,015 reviews	View
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero	9.6 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Omni San Francisco Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,258 reviews	View
Star Motel	9.4 Exceptional 562 reviews	View
Columbus Motor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View

Top Aquarium of the Bay Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room , very friendly staff, wonderful free breakfast & good onsite store"

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel - in the heart of Fisherman's Wharf (about 2 blocks away). Add the valet parking here on Orbitz - it is much cheaper than getting it after the fact ($65 vs $47 I think). If you self park - you might not be even close to the hotel - and there is a lot of car break ins in unattended lots. Valets were awesome here. The room was good. It was quiet inside. Lobby had a great breakfast. Easy spot to come and go. Obviously this is pricey - but much less than some in the area."

Comfort Inn by the Bay

8/10 Good

"I’ll try to be as honest as possible The positive- Clean room, great customer service and fantastic location with beautiful bay views. Walking distance to lots of good eats… The negative- not too much negative at all but very noisy street and walls are thin (charms of older buildings) Overall, we would stay here again"

Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was amazing especially the valets!"

San Remo Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Shops nearby, good location, parking available"

Argonaut Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was incredibly kind and helpful. Definitely the best location in San Francisco."

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"A beautiful hotel just a couple blocks from the water"

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"We were really happy with the accommodation. Highly recommended"

Wharf Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Parking a bit tight for big trucks/cars"

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9.0/10 (31,803 reviews)

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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 Zoe Fisherman's Wharf and Hotel Zephyr San Francisco.

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 Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum, Exploratorium, or Cable Car Museum. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and Coit 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. Orchard Hotel

2. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

3. Omni San Francisco Hotel

4. Star Motel

5. Columbus Motor Inn

6. Galleria Park Hotel

7. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

8. Argonaut Hotel

9. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

10. White Swan Inn

11. Orchard Garden Hotel

12. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

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

14. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

15. The Jay, Autograph Collection

16. Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf

17. Hotel G San Francisco

18. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

19. The Huntington Hotel

20. Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

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Top Aquarium of the Bay Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Comfort Inn by the Bay

Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco

San Remo Hotel

Argonaut Hotel

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Wharf Inn

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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