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

Ann

￥23,627

￥28,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

2. Omni San Francisco Hotel

Financial District, 1.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Tracey

￥35,519

￥48,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

3. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

2.2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Paul

￥13,888

￥16,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

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

￥74,459

￥87,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

5. Galleria Park Hotel

Financial District, 2.1 km from Aquarium of the Bay

LOVLEEN

￥22,522

￥33,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

6. Orchard Garden Hotel

Chinatown, 2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Ashley

￥23,269

￥27,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

65-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

7. The Jay, Autograph Collection

Financial District, 1.7 km from Aquarium of the Bay

David

￥53,993

￥63,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

8. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

Chinatown, 1.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Simona

￥57,218

￥75,035 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

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

9. Columbus Motor Inn

Russian Hill, 0.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

julia

￥28,032

￥32,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

10. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

2.1 km from Aquarium of the Bay

cynthia lee

￥21,661

￥31,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments

11. The Huntington Hotel

Nob Hill, 1.9 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Steven

￥127,257

￥158,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

12. White Swan Inn

2.1 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Mohamed

￥21,358

￥30,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

13. Argonaut Hotel

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

Michelle

￥38,066

￥51,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

14. Hotel G San Francisco

2.3 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Jason

￥20,187

￥30,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

15. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

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

Spencer

￥25,096

￥37,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Suite, Balcony | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

16. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Financial District, 2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Rajdeep

￥31,695

￥44,623 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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

17. Star Motel

Cow Hollow, 2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Katie

￥16,827

￥19,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

18. Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

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

Stacey

￥22,616

￥33,365 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

19. Castle Inn

Nob Hill, 1.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Bruce

￥21,742

￥25,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

20. Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf

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

Amanda

￥26,630

￥31,342 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 1,000 reviews	View
Omni San Francisco Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,230 reviews	View
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square	9.4 Exceptional 3,410 reviews	View
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Galleria Park Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View

Top Aquarium of the Bay Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, quiet and great staff. Convenient check in and check our. Took a bit long to have car delivered, but courteously delivered. A small detail, but there were two rooms for our group. Several floors apart. Next time I will ask for rooms on same floor. Very short walk to the many excellent restaurants on the water."

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Clean room. Breakfast line was always very long but the staff moved it efficiently!"

Handlery Union Square Hotel

8/10 Good

"The only thing I don’t really like is parking fee. That’s 75$ a night ( not valid ). Everything is more than ok except the parking fee. I know it’s expensive there in San Francisco but 75$ for 1 day parking is still too expensive"

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great 8 day stay The restaurant had great food and drinks right on premise. Fridge went bad and they were 20 minutes switching out. Thankful it made an awesome stay. Staff was exceptional. Stress free stay Thank You IHG"

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great Service, Clean Rooms, Great Breakfast 10/10 This Hotel is great !!!! You have everything within your walking distance. It’s perfect if it’s your first time in San Fran"

Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, friendly, convenient to shops and restaurants"

Comfort Inn by the Bay

8/10 Good

"Great location and friendly staff. The parking fees were quite expensive but the parking garage is very secure."

Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel has a great location, rooms are large and clean"

Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Location, location, location!"

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Pier 39

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 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. Omni San Francisco Hotel

3. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

4. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

5. Galleria Park Hotel

6. Orchard Garden Hotel

7. The Jay, Autograph Collection

8. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

9. Columbus Motor Inn

10. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

11. The Huntington Hotel

12. White Swan Inn

13. Argonaut Hotel

14. Hotel G San Francisco

15. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

16. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

17. Star Motel

18. Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

19. Castle Inn

20. Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf

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Top Aquarium of the Bay Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco

Comfort Inn by the Bay

Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

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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