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

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

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

A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring arched windows and a prominent entrance.

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

1. Orchard Hotel

Union Square, 2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Ann

￥23,244

￥27,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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.

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

2. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Financial District, 1.9 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Ariane

￥73,836

￥86,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A grand lobby with a marble floor, a 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.

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

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

3. Omni San Francisco Hotel

Financial District, 1.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Christina

￥33,224

￥45,590 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

A reception area with a wooden counter, a leather sofa, a small cart, and a potted plant.

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

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

4. Columbus Motor Inn

Russian Hill, 0.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

julia

￥31,225

￥36,689 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

5. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

2.2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Jay

￥23,806

￥28,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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.

6. Star Motel

Cow Hollow, 2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

James

￥25,944

￥30,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden cabinets, and a chandelier.

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

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

7. Orchard Garden Hotel

Chinatown, 2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Ashley

￥23,754

￥28,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

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.

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

8. The Jay, Autograph Collection

Financial District, 1.7 km from Aquarium of the Bay

David

￥61,406

￥72,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

An open patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a white brick wall.

A traditional room with a fireplace, patterned furniture, and a bookshelf.

A building with a striped awning labeled "WHITE SWAN Z" and a sign indicating the entrance.

A cozy room with a fireplace, a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items, and a patterned floor.

9. White Swan Inn

2.1 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Thomas

￥32,422

￥43,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

A modern lounge area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a television screen displaying a fire.

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

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

10. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

2.1 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Keegan

￥24,163

￥34,735 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

A spacious lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, a bar area, and a seating area with a coffee table.

A paved pathway flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and a row of wooden benches.

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

11. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

Chinatown, 1.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Simona

￥64,106

￥83,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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

A modern living room with two armchairs, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, a bookshelf, and a small side table with a vase.

12. The Huntington Hotel

Nob Hill, 1.9 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Steven

￥125,691

￥156,264 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A covered outdoor dining area with a wooden deck, a table set for two, and a view of the sea and mountains in the background.

A modern dining area with a long wooden table set for six, surrounded by wooden chairs. A staircase with a metal railing is visible in the background.

A grand staircase with a modern design, flanked by two chairs and two potted plants.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a coastal area, a bed, and a bedside lamp.

13. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

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

Janelle

￥149,420

￥175,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

A vending machine stocked with snacks and a water dispenser.

14. Castle Inn

Nob Hill, 1.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Kenrick

￥20,149

￥23,675 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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

A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with a tray of food, a lamp, and a view of the city through a window.

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

15. Argonaut Hotel

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

Michelle

￥40,794

￥54,870 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 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 conference room with a long table, chairs, a potted plant, a tablet, and a TV on the wall.

A modern interior with a check-in desk, wooden flooring, and indoor plants.

16. Hotel G San Francisco

2.3 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Oscar Carballo

￥19,938

￥29,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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 modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, bar stools, and a seating area with blue sofas.

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

Marcin

￥30,703

￥41,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

18. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

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

Lissa

￥32,169

￥45,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature and a mural.

A mural with abstract human figures and a green pattern, outdoor seating with cushions, and a building facade with windows.

A modern lounge area with a long table, multiple chairs, a sofa, and a bookshelf with various items.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a central fire feature, surrounded by buildings with large windows and string lights.

19. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

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

Teresa

￥36,024

￥42,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A rooftop terrace with a city skyline, a fountain, and outdoor seating.

A grand piano in a spacious, elegantly decorated lobby with high ceilings, ornate columns, and a chandelier.

A dining table set with plates, glasses, and a vase of white flowers, overlooking a cityscape with a tall building.

A modern hotel room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the cityscape.

20. Fairmont San Francisco

Nob Hill, 1.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

virginia

￥51,912

￥69,429 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Aquarium of the Bay

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Orchard Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Omni San Francisco Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,233 reviews	View
Columbus Motor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square	9.4 Exceptional 3,462 reviews	View

Top Aquarium of the Bay Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Service and hotel amenities are wonderful! Convenient location!"

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

8/10 Good

"This boutique hotel is wonderful. Staff was really nice from the valet to the front desk to the waiter and waitress in the restaurant. Even the help staff that service the coffee machine. All very accommodating. This room was very nice. Pillows were great. Shower does need to be resurfaced grout not the best needs to be changed out. Bed was comfortable Also in room 212, where we stayed. There is a humming noise or machine news can be heard.. I think coming from the heater. It was a bit bothersome needs to be looked at ,Other than that nice stay convenient located as well.. I will definitely stay again"

Stanford Court San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Great location!!! I’d stay here again"

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and the room was super clean and the bed was very comfortable. Staff and parking was very accommodating. Definitely a repeat."

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

8/10 Good

"The stay was great. They have a buffet breakfast for $38 plus tax. It was convenient having breakfast in the hotel but I'd rather go out and eat somewhere else. The quality wasnt bad but it wasnt great. They have good amenities like a hair dryer, safe to put your valuables in, an iron, a fridge plus even a steamer which I was unaware of until last day of checking out. The staff was friendly but I didnt really interact with them since I didnt really need anything from them just the checking in part. They do have parking at the hotel (for a daily fee of course) The only negative thing that I didnt like was I messaged the property that it was my wifes bday hence the reason we came and I asked if they can do anything extra to make it special for her. IE: like maybe some balloons blown up or a gift bag something and anything. I did say I'll pay extra for any thing that they do. Unfortunately I never got a response back. They did read my message because I got a generic message welcoming my stay and the usual policies and regulations. But there was no follow up to my important request, even if they couldn't do any accommodations it would have been nice to be notified. That's why I gave it an over all 3 stars because if there isn't any follow up on important request then I can imagine how other request go unanswered."

Comfort Inn by the Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing staff! Very helpful and amazing customer service."

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Itwas great having Valet parking. The staff were helpful in sharing what was near to do and where to go to be safe."

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Very quiet, excellent service, games for kids, coffee in the morning, and special tastings on certain days, very close to everything, walking distance."

Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

8/10 Good

"Pool was closed when we stayed and that was one of the main reasons we booked"

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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 173 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 Hilton San Francisco Financial District and Hotel Zephyr San Francisco.

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

Expedia has 173 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 Fort Mason are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can check out the local talent at Club Fugazi, SF Masonic Auditorium, and Bay Area Theatresports.

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. Columbus Motor Inn

5. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

6. Star Motel

7. Orchard Garden Hotel

8. The Jay, Autograph Collection

9. White Swan Inn

10. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

11. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

12. The Huntington Hotel

13. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

14. Castle Inn

15. Argonaut Hotel

16. Hotel G San Francisco

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

18. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

19. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

20. Fairmont San Francisco

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Top Aquarium of the Bay Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Stanford Court San Francisco

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Comfort Inn by the Bay

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

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

Jack Early Park

Boudin Bakery

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