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

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1. 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

￥74,230

￥87,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

2. Omni San Francisco Hotel

Financial District, 1.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Christina

￥31,599

￥43,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

3. Orchard Hotel

Union Square, 2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Ann

￥23,954

￥28,544 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

4. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

2.2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Paul

￥12,980

￥15,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

5. Galleria Park Hotel

Financial District, 2.1 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Oleg

￥22,453

￥32,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

6. The Jay, Autograph Collection

Financial District, 1.7 km from Aquarium of the Bay

David

￥53,826

￥63,350 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

7. The Huntington Hotel

Nob Hill, 1.9 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Steven

￥126,865

￥157,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

8. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

Chinatown, 1.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Simona

￥61,800

￥80,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

9. Star Motel

Cow Hollow, 2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Katie

￥19,802

￥23,033 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

10. Orchard Garden Hotel

Chinatown, 2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Ashley

￥23,934

￥28,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

11. Argonaut Hotel

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

Behrooz

￥39,536

￥53,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

12. White Swan Inn

2.1 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Sharon

￥24,150

￥33,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

13. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Financial District, 2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Rajdeep

￥34,773

￥48,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

14. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

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

Janelle

￥156,398

￥183,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

15. Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

Financial District, 2.3 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Nicole

￥48,444

￥64,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

16. Fairmont San Francisco

Nob Hill, 1.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Anthony

￥42,077

￥57,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

17. Castle Inn

Nob Hill, 1.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Taoufik

￥21,883

￥25,713 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

18. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

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

Lissa

￥25,019

￥37,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

19. Hotel G San Francisco

2.3 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Joanne

￥18,190

￥27,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

20. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

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

Jessica

￥28,422

￥33,452 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
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Omni San Francisco Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,240 reviews	View
Orchard Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square	9.4 Exceptional 3,425 reviews	View
Galleria Park Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,008 reviews	View

Top Aquarium of the Bay Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

8/10 Good

"The hotel was clean and comfortable. The bathroom on the other hand was so small that you had to straddle the toilet just to close the door. But it was clean and functional. Would I stay there again? Sure if I ever come back to SF. Did we try the breakfast buffet that came with the room rate, no. The line was so long and we didn’t want to stand in line to grab a coffee and a bite. But it must have been nice because there were a lot of people there."

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

8/10 Good

"The place was clean, the staff was helpful. it was a nice downtown hotel. I felt very safe. It was walkable to lots of activities and restaurants."

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Love the play area for the kids. The fact that the kids can enjoy and you can get a drink is amazing no need to drive! Clean room!"

Stanford Court San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place, just beware of all the destination fees. Bartender and front desk was good, food and drinks are over priced."

Comfort Inn by the Bay

8/10 Good

"It was ckean,"

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel as advertised and great location. Only thing to confirm is that you are not ground level with a courtyard it means people are literally at your window all the time. Otherwise great place"

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

8/10 Good

"Fix the elevators !"

San Remo Hotel

8/10 Good

"Cute but very small ... a bunk bed, bathroom& sink ... that's all! There was no dresser, no table, no ledge no chair, we had to put stuff in the sink to keep it off the floor. A bit loud in the morning due to construction taking place in our room was written near the coffee center. So it was loud as people were heating up their breakfasts and making their coffee. If you are in the far end of hall you probably wouldn't have heard any of that. Although the review sounds negative, it wasn't, it was very nice place. The people were friendly and it was really central to everything that we wanted to do period"

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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 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. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

2. Omni San Francisco Hotel

3. Orchard Hotel

4. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

5. Galleria Park Hotel

6. The Jay, Autograph Collection

7. The Huntington Hotel

8. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

9. Star Motel

10. Orchard Garden Hotel

11. Argonaut Hotel

12. White Swan Inn

13. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

14. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

15. Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

16. Fairmont San Francisco

17. Castle Inn

18. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

19. Hotel G San Francisco

20. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

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Top Aquarium of the Bay Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Stanford Court San Francisco

Comfort Inn by the Bay

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

San Remo Hotel

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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