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. Galleria Park Hotel

Financial District, 2.1 km from Aquarium of the Bay

LOVLEEN

￥21,123

￥31,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

3. 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

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

4. Star Motel

Cow Hollow, 2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Luke

￥21,664

￥25,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

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

5. Omni San Francisco Hotel

Financial District, 1.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Josh

￥34,240

￥46,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 14 - Aug 15

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

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

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

6. Columbus Motor Inn

Russian Hill, 0.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

julia

￥27,185

￥31,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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 18 - Aug 19

8. Orchard Garden Hotel

Chinatown, 2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

DARSHAK

￥26,275

￥31,272 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

9. White Swan Inn

Lower Nob Hill, 2.1 km from Aquarium of the Bay

￥23,995

￥33,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 13 - Aug 14

10. 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 31 - Sep 1

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

11. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

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

danny

￥23,296

￥35,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

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

Scott Eugene

￥23,728

￥33,103 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

13. Argonaut Hotel

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

Michelle

￥36,309

￥49,669 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

14. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

Chinatown, 1.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Danny

￥56,016

￥73,621 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

15. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.4 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Saba

￥22,243

￥32,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments

16. The Huntington Hotel

Nob Hill, 1.9 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Steven

￥114,517

￥143,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 15 - Aug 16

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

Sep 1 - Sep 2

18. Castle Inn

Nob Hill, 1.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Sheri

￥22,187

￥26,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

19. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fisherman's Wharf, 1.2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Janelle

￥138,671

￥162,939 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

20. Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

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

￥24,843

￥35,985 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
Galleria Park Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,033 reviews	View
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero	9.6 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Star Motel	9.4 Exceptional 566 reviews	View
Omni San Francisco Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,259 reviews	View

Top Aquarium of the Bay Hotel Reviews

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location, charming early 1900’s classic vibe, very clean, cozy and the staff are really extra nice. We’ll definitely be back. Close public parking garage for $38/day if you don’t need the car or $43/day if you need in/out parking. This is much less than typical downtown SF hotel valet parking. Great restaurants all over the area too!"

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"This was such a cute little hotel in centrally located in the heart of it all, the staff was so nice even though we had an oversized truck and didn’t realize that we could walk everywhere we needed to go, but they were so patient. I highly recommend this hotel."

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. AC plus a gym made it perfect for me. Very friendly staff."

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"This is a hidden gem! We were somewhat leery booking this property because the price was $150 for the night. What we experienced was a great boutique style hotel. The room was smaller but had a large walk in closet, which you don’t see in hotels. This allowed us to put luggage in there and made the room feel bigger. Highly recommend staying here!"

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"All staff were friendly & helpful. While booking reservation I had requested adjoining rooms. Our flight arrival was early AM so I inquired if early check-in was possible & the additional charge. A wonderful benefit provided is the hotel securely storing your luggage until check in. We were able to go exploring without dragging our luggage with us. Front desk staff always very friendly & helpful. We were happily able to check in a bit earlier than 1500 thanks to desk staff!! Breakfast was great! I love that it’s available especially with growing boys. Impressive how well organized & quickly they dealt with such a large groups of people. Loved the seating by the fire. Unfortunately I wish the seating could be arranged differently. Many times 1 person would take up the entire couch- making it difficult for families. Rooms were very clean & well stocked. Proximity to Fisherman’s Wharf a plus. I would highly recommend & would stay there again!"

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

8/10 Good

"Great location. Check in parking is not good. Needs a lobby bar. Very clean room."

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"It was great!"

Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco

8/10 Good

"Hotel is well located, just a couple of blocks away from the piers. Is very clean and staff was friendly. The only reason why I am giving it 4 stars is because breakfast is not included and the restaurant attached to it is not that great."

Wharf Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Nice to see Ferris Wheel"

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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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Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze

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Boudin at the Wharf Museum

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California Welcome Center

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Francisco St Steps

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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. Galleria Park Hotel

3. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

4. Star Motel

5. Omni San Francisco Hotel

6. Columbus Motor Inn

7. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

8. Orchard Garden Hotel

9. White Swan Inn

10. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

11. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

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

13. Argonaut Hotel

14. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

15. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

16. The Huntington Hotel

17. Hotel G San Francisco

18. Castle Inn

19. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

20. Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Compare popular hotels close to Aquarium of the Bay

Top Aquarium of the Bay Hotel Reviews

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf 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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